Volume 26 , Issue: August 15th, 2024

Please share this CIPS Membership Info Webinar and

Special Offer with your IT friends and colleagues!

CIPS Membership Info Webinar (Aug 22nd @ 1PM EDT):


Learn about the benefits that you can take advantage of as a member of CIPS, Canada’s Association of IT Professionals! This is also an opportunity to ask questions about CIPS membership, member benefits, and applying for CIPS Certification. - Register Here



Special Offer for New CIPS Members - Please share!


New CIPS Members who apply for full CIPS membership by Aug 31st 2024 with the promo code MEMBER100 receive $100 off new CIPS Membership! - Join Here



CIPS “Refer a Member” Program:


CIPS Members, refer a new CIPS member and receive $100 off your membership renewal and enter monthly prize draws!* - Learn More


CIPS Ontario Presents 2024 IT Award Scholarship

The prestigious “2024 CIPS Ontario IT Award Scholarship” was recently awarded by CIPS Ontario to a University of Ottawa student. This esteemed award celebrates outstanding students who have demonstrated noteworthy achievements in ethical IT-related education.


A big congratulations goes out to Anika Pathak, the deserving recipient of the 2024 CIPS Ontario IT Award Scholarship!


This scholarship, established by CIPS Ontario, aims to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional students enrolled in CIPS accredited programs across Ontario. It recognizes their dedication to ethical IT education and serves as a testament to their academic excellence.


Watch recipient Anika Pathak‘s thank you video


Featured IT Jobs

View these jobs at jobs.cips.ca



Save the Date – CIPS Alberta Networking Event!

Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Time: Evening (Exact time TBA)

Location: In-person in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and Lethbridge

 

Join us for an evening of networking where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with fellow members of CIPS Alberta. This event will feature a brief presentation outlining CIPS Alberta’s exciting plans for 2024/2025, followed by an enjoyable evening with drinks and light appetizers.


Don’t miss this chance to engage with your professional IT community and learn more about what’s ahead for CIPS Alberta!

This is a CIPS Members-only event, however members are encouraged to “bring a friend”.

 

RSVP Details to Follow



We look forward to seeing you there!


Interviews by Stephen Ibaraki:

A Chat with Dr. Vibhor Gupta: Founder, Pangaea Data

Dr. Vibhor Gupta is the founder of London and South San Francisco-based Pangaea Data, which has developed a novel artificial intelligence-driven platform to find more untreated (i.e. undiagnosed or misdiagnosed) patients, who comprise 90% of the patient population across prevalent and rare hard-to-diagnose conditions.


Previously, Vibhor deployed large-scale enterprise products for global organisations. He also spent nearly seven years building San Jose, California-based Quantum Secure, which was acquired by the HID Group. Vibhor has been working with clinical data and computational methods for 20 years.


Watch the Interview



CIPS Webcast: How to apply for CIPS IT Certification

Learn about CIPS Certification for IT professionals and how to apply for the only IT designation recognized by law* in Canada, the Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.), and Canada’s only internationally accredited IP3P designation, Information Technology Certified Professional (ITCP), today!


Recent IT graduate? Learn how to apply for the pre-professional Associate Information Technology Professional (AITP) designation.


This webcast is a recording of the CIPS webinar that took place on July 29th 2024.


Learn more about CIPS Certification Here


* I.S.P. standing has been granted in Canada since 1989 and is legislated as a self-regulating designation in six provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia).


Watch this Webcast



CIPS IT Community Forum Discussion: "The State of IT in Canada"- What are current challenges, opportunities, and trends in the Canadian tech industry?

The CIPS IT Community Forum is now on LinkedIn! Start a discussion, ask questions, share knowledge and resources, and connect with other CIPS Members!


New Discussion: "The State of IT in Canada"- What are current challenges, opportunities, and trends in the Canadian tech industry?

Join the CIPS IT Community Forum on LinkedIn at: community.cips.ca. This group is restricted to CIPS Members and CIPS Membership will be verified prior to being accepted into the group.



Featured CIPS Member Benefit: SkillsTX

"IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning"

"Digital Skills Inventory and Strategic Workforce Planning"

IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning  (for IT professionals)


  • Assess your current IT skills, set career goals, and create an action plan to develop targeted skills! - Assess your IT Skills!


Digital Skills Inventory and Strategic Workforce Planning (for organizations)



  • CIPS members receive a 10% discount on both SkillsTX Business and SkillsTX Enterprise accounts for their organization! Access a cutting-edge solution that empowers your workforce and drives strategic growth! - Supercharge your organization’s IT capabilities!



CIPS Partners

The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution. 


Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.

CIPS - Canada’s Association of I.T. Professionals | info@cips.ca | www.cips.ca
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