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Tech Connect plugs you into the Windsor-Essex tech scene and beyond

Whether you are a student, professional or an employer – uncover opportunities to network, land that prized tech job, tap into the pool of local tech talent, and connect with our region’s growing tech community and its programs, events and initiatives.

We want to hear from you!

We’re interested in learning how you engage with employers and organizations in the tech sector, what types of resources and supports are helpful, and what gaps exist. We’d like to learn how we can help you connect better to opportunities.

Please take a few minutes to take our TECH CONNECT 2024 SURVEY. There are 18 questions and the average time to complete them is 8 minutes. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and will remain confidential.

The Tech Economy in WindsorEssex Report (Coming Spring 2024)

REPORT COMING SOON.

Tech Connect Report (2020)

In February 2020 we released our “Tech Connect” report, the culmination of a seven-month exploration of the tech sector in the Windsor-Essex region. The over 30-page Tech Connect report explores the key challenges identified by the tech sector and offers recommendations based on the research.

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TECH TALENT

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TECH TALENT | Tech Talent is your connection to tech careers, tech employers and tech training in Windsor-Essex.  Learn about upcoming workshops, connect with employers and apply for positions.

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Looking for a job in the Windsor-Essex or Chatham-Kent tech sector?

TECH JOBS BOARD
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FORMAL EDUCATION (ST. CLAIR COLLEGE)

Computer Systems Technician – Networking

Computer Systems Technology – Networking

Mobile Applications Development

Graphic Design

eSports Administration and Entrepreneurship

Data Analytics for Business

FORMAL EDUCATION (UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR)

B.C.S Degrees (Honours and General)

B.C.S (Honours Applied Computing)

B.Sc (Honours Computer Information Systems)

B.Sc (Honours CS with Software Engineering Specialization)

CONTINUOUS EDUCATION

University of Windsor | Certificates and Workshops for Engineering, Science and Technology Professionals | LEARN MORE

St. Clair College | One Day Computer Workshops | LEARN MORE

Greater Essex County District School Board | Alternative, Adult & Continuing Education | LEARN MORE

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Canada Learning Code – Windsor Chapter | Focuses on technology education for Canadians. | LEARN MORE

Build a Dream | Delivers specialized programs that attract, encourage & empower female students to pursue careers in skilled trades, STEM, emergency response, entrepreneurship & advancing women in society. | LEARN MORE

Women in Cybersecurity Student Chapter | University of Windsor | LEARN MORE

Move the Dial | A movement dedicated to increasing the participation and advancement of all women in technology. | LEARN MORE

Technovations | The program offers girls around the world the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to emerge as tech entrepreneurs and leaders. | LEARN MORE

Women in Engineering – University of Windsor Chapter | Women in Engineering (WiE) is an outreach and community based program that has roots all across the world. | LEARN MORE

Go CODE Girl Open to girls in grades 7-11 across Canada, Go CODE Girl programs are designed to introduce you to the wide range of career possibilities available in the rapidly-growing fields of technology, computing and software engineering. | LEARN MORE

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Windsor-Essex needs more tech talent to help local tech companies grow and compete in the 21st century. Initiatives, big and small, are taking place to grow Windsor-Essex’s ICT (Information Communication Technology) sector. As one of the most promising industries, companies and organizations are taking part in the movement. Take a look through the resources and materials all about Windsor-Essex’s tech sector provided by Workforce WindsorEssex.

EXPLORE TECH IN WINDSOR-ESSEX
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Our region is home to various scholarship opportunities to students with partner Colleges and Universities. Below is a list of the scholarships offered in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent and the application links.

 


Women in Computer Science, University of Windsor

Incoming female students to any major undergraduate program at the University of Windsor’s School of Computer Science are eligible for an automatic additional entrance scholarship. For more information, contact csinfo@uwindsor.ca.

 


FIRST Robotics Alumni, University of Windsor 

In partnership with FIRST, the University of Windsor Faculty of Science and School of Computer Science are offering up to five University of Windsor FIRST Computer Science Scholarships, each valued at $2,000 (Canadian funds). DETAILS

 


FIRST Robotics Alumni, St. Clair College

If you are in Grade 12 and participate in the Windsor-Essex FIRST Robotics competition, you can quality for a $1,000 tuition scholarship. DETAILS

 


AlphaKOR IT Excellence Award, University of Windsor

Awarded to a full-time student registered in Year 1 of a Computer Science program. Candidates must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents (includes those with Protected Persons status) and have a minimum cumulative average of 75%. DETAILS

TECH NEWS

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TECH NEWS | Get the latest information about the local tech scene.  Discover happenings, trends, information and research that is driving tech and innovation in Windsor-Essex both locally and globally.

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The latest tech news & opportunities impacting Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent.

TECH NEWS
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Get the latest Tech News, Events, Talent & Tech Jobs in Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent delivered directly to your inbox each month.

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Talking technology, innovation and business acceleration with members of the WEtech Alliance team and guest bloggers from the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent tech community.

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MobileSyrup is an independent resource on mobile technology in Canada – connecting to those who are mobile enthusiasts, professionals, and shoppers. We provide daily market and industry news & reviews on smartphones, tablets, wearables, IoT and automotive.

CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS
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Canadian Startup & Tech Innovation News

CHECK OUT BETAKIT
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MobileSyrup is an independent resource on mobile technology in Canada – connecting to those who are mobile enthusiasts, professionals, and shoppers. We provide daily market and industry news & reviews on smartphones, tablets, wearables, IoT and automotive.

CHECK OUT MOBILESYRUP

TECH EVENTS

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TECH EVENTS | The Tech Calendar connects you to the vibrant local tech scene and the competitions, meetups, workshops and conferences organized by local companies and organizations.  Check in for updated events or share information with us on your upcoming tech event.

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Your one stop shop for tech events in Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent from WEtech Alliance and community partners.

TECH EVENTS
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Your monthly dose of curated local events and how to engage in the Windsor-Essex (#YQG) and Chatham-Kent (#CKONT) tech scene.

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The homepage for all of our upcoming ticketed events that require registration. Want to be notified when we add new events? Click the follow button on our Eventbrite page to get an email notification when new events are posted.

UPCOMING EVENTS

TECH COMMUNITY

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TECH COMMUNITY | Connect with the multitude of tech organizations that are part of our vibrant regional tech ecosystem. Discover what makes the Windsor-Essex region tech scene unique.

Hackforge is a registered non-profit focused in technology. A member-driven organization, they host events and programming for beginners, professionals, and hobbyists.

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Build a Dream delivers specialized programs that attract, encourage, and empower female students to pursue careers that fall under five main pillars: skilled trades, STEM, emergency response, entrepreneurship, and advancing women in society.

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Windsor-Essex FIRST is an organization dedicated to growing FIRST robotics programs in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent.

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Meta Makers Cooperative (M2C) is a non-profit makers space in Windsor. Our mission is to provide access to tools and resources to maximize human potential, enabling our members to be autonomous, achieve self mastery and fulfill a sense of purpose. We also believe that science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are an integral part of the making process and when people make, they become empowered. We are a social enterprise with a diverse array of skilled members who make Makers.

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GDG Windsor focuses on software development for technology like the Google Home, Google Machine Learning, Google Web Technologies and Android. Meetings are held roughly monthly with the goal of building a community of folks to share and network.

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Developer Student Clubs (DSC) is a program presented by Google Developers. DSCs are university based community groups for students. Students from all undergraduate or graduate programs with an interest in growing as a developer are welcome. By joining a DSC, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their community

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The Windsor Chapter of Canada Learning Code, who focuses on technology education for Canadians. They design, deliver, and partner on technology education for Canadians and run programs for Ladies, Kids, Girls, Teens and Teachers. Their educational experiences cover everything from introductory HTML & CSS, to WordPress, Python, Ruby, Responsive Design, Photoshop and more. They are especially popular and successful because of the 4:1 ratio of learners to volunteer instructors at every workshop.

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Code Ninjas is a fun & inviting place where kids ages 7-14 learn to code by building video games. Kids have a blast while learning coding, math, logic, and teamwork. Parents see their kids gain amazing new skills.

Code Ninjas teaches children ages 7-14 to code by building their own video games. While kids have a blast, parents see their kids gain confidence and problem-solving skills that will serve them well in life. Our promise to you is: Kids Have Fun, Parent See Results.

Code Ninjas learning centers provide a fun and non-intimidating environment where kids at all levels can learn at their own pace, with help from knowledgeable instructors and their fellow students. The centers offer a variety of programs including after-school sessions, day camps, workshops, and weekend events.

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A Facebook group for individuals interested in or employed in technology field who would like to share their common interests with like-minded people and/or expand their professional development opportunities.

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Windsor Mold Group EPIC Makers’ Base is equipped with 3D printers, CO2 laser cutter/engraver, sewing machine, and other tools for members to tinker, to learn new skills, to test new ideas, as well as to create prototypes. Membership is free for students and recent graduates from University of Windsor and St. Clair College.

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Simply put, a Maker is someone who makes something. The Chatham-Kent Maker’s group is a way for regular people do impossibly innovative things. We’re a group that takes the terms ‘innovation’ and ‘magic’, collides them together, and turns impossible into reality.

Chatham-Kent Maker’s is a group for people who want to create/modify designs that they dream about or change the design of something they find in the real world. It’s also for people who believe that your hands and your mind are the ultimate raw material that you need to create everything you find already existing. We build our own tools, with our tools we build new products, or more advanced tools, or businesses, or art. It’s about believing in human potential and meeting people where they are at and getting them moving toward what they want to become.

If you’ve ever had an idea that you wanted to appear in the real world, you belong.

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Black Boys Code creates opportunities for young Black boys ages 8-17 to strengthen their understanding of STEM disciplines—more specifically computer science—through mentorship, industry exposure and intensive training to introduce them to the possibilities of becoming innovators and creators in the technological age. We aim to impact their growth and development through a cohesive learning experience and a blended learning approach.

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The Genesis Entrepreneurship Centre is excited to announce St. Clair College’s newest club! Introducing… STEM Club. Supporting female students in male dominated programs. Please email us at genesis@stclaircollege.ca if you are interested in joining or have any questions. Open to all St. Clair College students.

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TECH ACCELERATION

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TECH ACCELERATION | WEtech Alliance offers a suite of programs and services designed to help strengthen and accelerate local tech companies.  As a Client of WEtech Alliance, you’ll work with experienced business mentors and leaders who can help you grow your tech idea and scale your existing tech business.

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WEtech Alliance helps entrepreneurs start and grow innovative and technology based businesses in Windsor-Essex & Chatham-Kent. Our clients have access to business advisory services delivered by experienced Business Advisors, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and a stable of expert mentors – covering the gamut of solutions including business plans, marketing, sales, financing and more.

As a client you will also tap into a global network of resources, contacts and expertise while opening the door to funding opportunities.

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WEtech Alliance Client Perks connect our clients with exclusive discounts on key platforms and services that help accelerate growth.

CLIENT PERKS
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Our War Rooms take a small group of companies who have a specific challenge & pair them with an expert in that field to guide them through the process of solving it. Examples include: running a Facebook Ad Campaign, Google Adwords, setting up their initial cash flow, projections, pitching to investors, due diligence, etc.

The companies in each War Room will leave having completed the task they came to learn. Targeted Coaching. Tangible Results.

UPCOMING WAR ROOMS
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SCALEUP Tech Accelerator Program powered by Libro Credit Union provides intensive growth coaching, expert insight, strategic planning and financial assistance to tech entrepreneurs in Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent looking to scale their business.

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Innovation Catalyst works with organizations and companies to activate front line staff to be internal engines of innovation. IC turns the light on – helping your organization generate ideas that lead to improvements in service delivery and efficiency while at the same time opening up channels for commercialization.

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