A career in the digital world ~ browse through your options:
Consider a career in Digital Computing
Guide to Computing Careers and Disciplines, click here
This guide provides answers to three questions:
- Why should you consider computing when choosing a career?
- What kind of computing jobs are out there?
- How do you get there? That is, what kind of education pathways will guide you to the computing career you desire?
The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is the national centre of expertise for the digital economy.
Information and Communications Technology Council’s report, Canada’s Growth Currency: Digital Talent Outlook 2023
Top 15 occupations most in-demand across the Canadian digital economy ~ click available videos.
- Software Developers
- Data Scientists
- Data Analysts
- UX/UI Designers
- Full stack Developers
- Cybersecurity Analysts
- DevOps Engineers
- Machine Learning Engineers
- Database/ System Administrators
- IT Support Specialists
- Business Development Managers
- Project Managers
- Business/System Analysts
- Digital Marketers
- Researcher
Details of the roles and responsibilities of each occupation are included in the report on page 21, click here In its monthly snapshot of the digital/computing economy labour market, ICTC showed 5,430 people work in this sector on PEI as of September 2021. For monthly labour market updates in the sector, click here.
Education and skills building
ICTC believes in the importance of developing a highly skilled, educated, and motivated ICT/digital workforce.
They have available relevant and current tools and resources for educators and students in both secondary and post-secondary levels as well as for employers and employees. For more information, click here.
For more about the ICTC, click here.
PEI Digital economy industry news you can use:
Responding to the Labour Challenge in Atlantic Canada’s Digital Sector – APEC Report
Digital Technology Firms: Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy – APEC Report
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