The information technologies (IT) sector in Siksika is an exciting and growing field, and you’re invited to join in!
The Siksika Nation training program is an introduction to basic information technologies (IT) knowledge and skills. The course helps those that are interested in IT gain a better understanding of the field, and reinforces whether someone might want to pursue further education or a career in IT. Trainees will learn, and get certified in a wide range of skills, including:
- IT concepts & terminology
- Infrastructure
- Applications & software
- Software development
- Critical thinking
- Database fundamentals
- Security
- AI and Machine Learning
- Systems Thinking
- …and more!
Followup Practicum Placement: Those who successfully complete the Siksika Nation IT Fundamentals Training Program will have opportunity to participate in a paid practicum placement to further learn and put into practice their IT skills.
To Apply: Complete the application form and email to: info@blackfoottech.ca. Successful applicants will be selected based on the completeness of their application form and suitability assessment.
This project aims to formalize and develop the capacity of Siksika Nation’s local IT sector and network of community IT technicians. The experience and knowledge of Siksika’s existing IT personnel – predominantly Siksika Nation members themselves – is leveraged to build a local IT sector and network of community technicians: via their participation in the Blackfoot Tech Council to provide direction and oversight to shape the network and its applications; and by building their own capacity through regular training and a tiered mentorship (knowledge sharing) model.
