WatSPEED Career Accelerator Programs


University of Waterloo's WatSPEED Career Accelerator Programs equip you with the knowledge and experience needed to advance in today's fast-changing job market. These programs provide essential technical and professional skills training, helping you gain the expertise required for in-demand careers. 

Through a customized learning pathway, you can now select up to two featured courses that best align with your career goals. 

 

Program Highlights:

 

  • Receive career coaching and support from YW Kitchener-Waterloo 

  • Gain job-ready skills for high-demand industries 

  • Work on real-world projects guided by industry mentors 

  • Access professional development courses through WatSPEED 

  • Build your professional network and engage with industry leaders 

  • Subsidies available for eligible applicants 

 

Customized Learning Pathways:

Choose from two customized pathways, each offering flexibility in course selection: 

1. Digital Transformation 

  • Learn how AI, automation, and IoT are transforming industries 

  • Gain expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies 

  • Select up to two courses from a curated list based on your career interests 

  • Recommended starting course: Digital Transformation

2. Secure Coding 

  • Develop secure software development and cybersecurity skills 

  • Learn how to protect systems from vulnerabilities 

  • Select up to two courses from a curated list to match your skill needs 

  • Recommended starting course: Secure Coding 

How to Apply 

  1. Review the program details and choose up to two courses that align with your goals. 

  1. Fill out the application form with your course selection. 

  1. You will receive customized course recommendations from the WatSPEED team. 

  1. Start your learning journey and gain the skills to accelerate your career! 

Start dates vary based on selected courses 

Subsidies are available for eligible participants, contact continuingeducation@ywkw.ca for subsidy referral. 

Apply:  WatSPEED Career Accelerator Program

Learn More

This program is financially supported by Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills and the Government of Canada. 

Read about WatSPEED's Collaboration with Upskill Canada to deliver the Career Accelerator Program

 


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