CompTIA and the National Association of Career Colleges team to create new curriculum focused on tech employment opportunities
July 09 2024 - 8:30AM
Students at hundreds of career colleges across Canada will soon
have new options for training in cybersecurity and other dynamic
technology disciplines through a new program from the National
Association of Career Colleges (NACC) and CompTIA, the
organizations announced today.
The non-profit organizations are jointly developing
a technology-focused curriculum aligned with CompTIA’s
industry-leading skills certifications for tech professionals. The
initial focus is on education and training for careers in
cybersecurity, with the intent to make the resources available to
all 550 NACC member institutions across every province.
"As we continue to navigate the evolving landscape
of technology and cybersecurity, the partnership between NACC and
CompTIA marks a significant stride forward in equipping Canadian
learners with essential skills,” said Michael Sangster, chief
executive officer, NACC. “This collaboration underscores our
commitment to fostering a resilient workforce capable of meeting
the demands of an increasingly digital world. Together, we are
poised to empower individuals with the knowledge and expertise
needed to thrive in today's competitive environment."
“Employers need tech talent to meet their immediate
staffing requirements in cybersecurity, cloud computing and tech
support, and for their long-term initiatives in artificial
intelligence, advanced data analytics and other emerging areas,”
said Joe Padin, senior vice president, government and partnerships,
CompTIA. “We are excited to work with NACC to address the critical
need to train and certify new generations of technology workers
across Canada.”
Canada’s technology workforce expanded by nearly
300,000 net new jobs between 2017 and 2022 and now totals nearly
1.4 million workers.[1] Among the fastest growing occupations
were jobs for cybersecurity specialists, which grew by 146% in that
time span. The estimated median annual wage for a tech worker in
Canada is $88,233, which is 48% higher than the median national
wage for all occupations.
CompTIA is the largest vendor-neutral technology
certifying body in the world, with nearly 3.5 million CompTIA
certifications earned by IT professionals globally, including
800,000 in cybersecurity skills.
About NACCThe National Association
of Career Colleges (NACC) is a national association representing
550 regulated career colleges from across the country. We have an
elected Board of Directors from across Canada that oversees the
organization and is responsible to its members. The NACC staff
administers the day-to-day business of the association and reports
to the Board of Directors and the
members. https://nacc.ca/
About CompTIAThe Computing
Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world’s leading
information technology (IT) certification and training body.
CompTIA is a mission-driven organization committed to unlocking the
potential of every student, career changer or professional seeking
to begin or advance in a technology career. Millions of current and
aspiring technology workers around the world rely on CompTIA for
the training, education and professional certifications that give
them the confidence and skills to work in
tech. https://www.comptia.org/
Steven Ostrowski
CompTIA
630.678.8468
sostrowski@comptia.org