TECHNATION

Thinking about a career in tech? There’s still time to apply! 𝗔𝗗𝗮𝗣𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 is still accepting applications for the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, with a second cohort beginning 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱. This free program is designed to help you build real skills and gain real experience. 💡 What you’ll gain: • In-demand digital and professional skills • Interview preparation and job-ready support • Paid work experience with employer partners Open to Indigenous youth and young adults across Manitoba. 👉🏻 Link in bio to apply now & secure your spot !

Real career growth starts with the right opportunity! Raquel Silva’s journey shows that your background doesn’t define your limit, it’s your foundation. After three years of growth at Igniter Tickets, Raquel credits the ADaPT program for helping her break through. In her own words:  “𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, 𝘈𝘋𝘢𝘗𝘛 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘐𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘛𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴. 𝘈𝘋𝘢𝘗𝘛 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦.”   Ready to see where your skills can take you?  𝗔𝗗𝗮𝗣𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 in Manitoba, is now accepting applications for our upcoming cohorts.   🗓️ 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: April 27 | May 25 🔗 Link in bio to apply now! #ADaPT

Looking back at the weekend of March 7-8, we’re grateful to everyone who made @ 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 such a memorable event. In partnership between TECHNATION and Hexploit Alliance, and funded by Government of Canada, we brought together over 𝟰𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 for an intense 𝟮𝟱-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, where teams worked through the night solving challenges across web security, binary exploitation, reverse engineering, cryptography, hardware, and physical challenges. But beyond the competition, @ Hack is really about people learning from each other, helping each other, celebrating solved challenges, and pushing themselves further than they thought they could. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made @ Hack 2026 possible: • Sponsors: Interac Corp., Cetark Corp, Root-Me Pro, NorthSec • Speakers: Kevin d’Entremont, David Xu, Mourad Debbabi, Anthony Andreoli, Calvin Aiman Hanna • 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁 who brought energy, curiosity, and determination to the event. Events like this are only possible thanks to the people who dedicate their time and expertise to building opportunities for students and the cybersecurity field. Thank you for being part of @Hack 2026. 👾 📖 Link in bio to read the recap!

Looking to start a career in tech or digital roles? The 𝗔𝗗𝗮𝗣𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 program helps you build the skills, experience, and connections needed to start your career in the digital workforce. Through this free program, participants receive training, career support, and opportunities to connect with employers looking for emerging talent. The program includes: • Free digital and professional skills training • Career coaching and job-search support • Opportunities to connect with employers and gain work experience ️ 🗓️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟳, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱. 💡 If you’re interested in building your skills and taking the next step in your career journey, link in bio to apply and learn more! #ADaPT | @adapt_tmu | @rrcpolytech | @trsmtorontomet | @fsc_ccf

Calgary students, we’re less than 𝟲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 from our 𝘈𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘜𝘴 workshop. In this video, Tola Jimoh, cybersecurity leader specializing in cyber risk and AI-driven solutions, shares why students should join us 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 for this free interactive workshop where you’ll: • Hear from industry professionals • Meet other students interested in tech • Collaborate on AI ideas • Earn a microcredential badge. 💡 If you’re curious about AI, tech careers, or how technology can be used to solve real community challenges, this workshop is for you. 🗓️ Monday, March 30 | 1:00–3:00 PM 📍 Bow Valley College - North Campus | Room N231 👉🏻 Link in bio to register here! We hope to see you there! #AIforUs #TechCareers

Looking to build your career in Manitoba’s digital sector? Kaley Ramage, a Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) alumna and University of Calgary student in Political Science and Media Communications, shares why programs like 𝗔𝗗𝗮𝗣𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 matter for those navigating their career path. Through free training, interview preparation, and the opportunity to gain real work experience, including a paid work placement with an employer partner, ADaPT helps participants build skills and confidence as they prepare to enter the workforce. 💡 Open to Indigenous and young adults across Manitoba, including those living in northern and remote communities. ️ 🗓️ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟳, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟱. 👉🏻 Learn more about ADaPT today: https://bit.ly/3ONGbOs #ADaPT | @adapt_tmu | @rrcpolytech | @trsmtorontomet | @fsc_ccf

Looking to bring skilled early-career talent into your team?    𝗔𝗗𝗮𝗣𝗧 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 connects Manitoba employers with trained candidates ready to contribute to real projects.     Participants complete skills training, career preparation, and structured support before entering a paid work placement with employer partners.    There is 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 to participate, and wage subsidies may be available through TECHNATION’s Career Ready Program.    💡 Partnering with ADaPT gives your organization access to motivated early-career talent while helping strengthen Manitoba’s future digital workforce.    👉🏻 Learn more about becoming an employer partner: https://bit.ly/4bLHDKd #ADaPT| @adapt_tmu | @rrcpolytech | @trsmtorontomet | @fsc_ccf

Ready to explore a career in the digital sector?    If you’re an Indigenous youth or young adult in Manitoba, ADaPT for Indigenous and Young Adults offers a cost-free opportunity to begin your journey into tech.    What you’ll gain:  • Skills Training: Learn in-demand digital and professional skills.  • Interview Preparation: Build confidence and prepare for job opportunities.  • Paid Work Experience: Gain real-world experience through a placement with an employer partner.    No matter where you live in Manitoba, including northern and remote communities, ADaPT is here to support your growth and career journey.    👉🏻 Link in bio to learn more and apply! #ADaPT | @adapt_tmu | @rrcpolytech | @trsmtorontomet | @fsc_ccf

This International Women’s Day, TECHNATION proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of women shaping Canada’s tech sector. Their leadership, expertise, and innovation continue to drive progress and redefine what’s possible. As Canada marks over 50 years of federal action to advance gender equality, this day is both a celebration of progress and a reminder that sustained effort is required to ensure women’s full participation across every level of our economy, including technology. Today, we celebrate the milestones achieved by women in tech and reaffirm our responsibility to build inclusive pathways for the generations ahead. 💐

This Saturday, join us for a session with Yamlal Gotame, Co-VP Communications at NorthSec, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of cybersecurity through the workshop “The Future of Cybersecurity in the Age of AI.” Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations detect threats, protect systems, and respond to cyber incidents. This session will explore what these changes mean for the future of digital defence. Perfect for participants interested in the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. 🗓 Saturday 🕒 3:15 PM 📍 MB 2.210

👾 Meet the Experts: Q&A with Interac Join us for a special session with cybersecurity professionals from Interac, where participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from experts working in threat management, penetration testing, and security operations. Bring your questions and gain insights into real-world cybersecurity challenges and careers in the field. Panelists: • David Xu - Leader, Threat & Vulnerability Management • Faisal Ladha - Penetration Test Lead • Kody Clark - SOC Analyst Tier II Moderator: • Sneha Paul 🗓 Saturday, March 7 🕐 1 PM 📍 MB 2.210

Ready to launch your career? 🚁 Join us at Drone Futures Expo + Career Fair on March 14th (11AM–4PM) at the EV Atrium to connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge drone technology, and take the next step toward your career goals. At the Drone Futures Expo, you’ll meet organizations shaping the future of drone technology in Canada, see live demonstrations, and learn about the different career paths available in this exciting industry. Bring your CV, dress to impress, and register through the link in bio. Opportunities are landing, don’t miss yours 🚀