Uvaro Powers Two New Strategic Career Accelerators in Partnership with University of Waterloo - WatSPEED

KITCHENER, ON — December 20, 2023 — Uvaro, a leader in career development training, announced a transformative partnership with WatSPEED, the professional and executive education arm of the University of Waterloo.

This collaboration, which forms part of the Upskill Canada initiative powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada, introduced two new Career Accelerators in 'Cybersecurity' and 'Advanced Manufacturing'. These programs represent a significant step in industry-focused efforts to empower and reskill Canadian workers.

Backed by the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's (ISED) Upskilling for Industry Initiative, this program aims to positively influence over 15,000 Canadians through Upskill Canada's tailored approach to skills training.

Joseph Fung, CEO and Co-Founder of Uvaro, shared enthusiasm for this groundbreaking initiative: "We're excited to announce our partnership with WatSPEED. It's the start of a collaboration set to deliver deep community and regional impacts. By merging Uvaro's expertise in skill development programming with WatSPEED's focus on workforce advancement, we're building a dynamic collaboration. This partnership is a commitment to driving career transformation and economic growth in Canada, shaping a skilled, adaptable workforce for the future."

Slated to begin in January 2024, these two new Career Accelerator programs will open doors for those seeking career transformation in 'Cybersecurity' and 'Advanced Manufacturing'. Participants will have access to Uvaro's Career Services and Career Coaching through WatSPEED programming. These accelerator programs are meticulously crafted to include essential training in technical and professional skills, complemented by personalized career coaching, industry engagement, and extensive job-ready skills development over a 13-week period.

Sanjeev Gill, Associate Vice-President, Innovation and Executive Director of WatSPEED, expresses his anticipation: "We are thrilled to partner with Upskill Canada to build upon Waterloo's strengths and empower Canadians with the skills they need to succeed in a workplace that is being continuously impacted by technology advancements. These new career accelerator programs provide a unique and valuable combination of technical and professional training, career coaching, and industry engagement, developed in close partnership with industry."

Rhonda Barnet, CEO of Palette Skills, responsible for managing the Upskill Canada initiative, adds: "We're so proud to formally launch Upskill Canada with our inaugural class of workers and training service providers. This is a big first step–but it's only the beginning. We're looking forward to working with our supporters in government and industry to upskill many more Canadians, so they can transition into high-demand roles in the modern workforce–and help fast-growing companies achieve their full potential."

Uvaro and the University of Waterloo - WatSPEED looked forward to their partnership's role in supporting and enriching Canada's tech ecosystem.

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ABOUT UVARO:

Uvaro is the world's leading Career Success company. Its mission is to create more fulfilling careers for its members. Through its proprietary platform and holistic approach to learning, Uvaro provides digital upskilling training, career development services, and a network of coaches to help its members land successful roles in the tech industry and support their ongoing career development—from hired to retired. Uvaro members work for some of the world's largest and fastest-growing technology companies, including Salesforce, PayPal, and Oracle. Learn more at www.uvaro.com