ALUMNI
6,000 STRONG & GROWING
- The NPower Canada alumni network represents an incredible group of engaged and inspiring individuals. Each has taken control of their future and has claimed their space in technology.
- Join our Alumni LinkedIn Group to connect with your peers and new opportunities.
GET
- Get next-level training, access to a growing network, career assistance, and workshops. Choose from our Alumni Tech Programs
NPower Canada is still in the process of reworking our Alumni Programs. At this time, we are only able to offer our Alberta alumni with NPower Canada’s alumni education programs. However, we have opportunities for all of our alumni to participate in continuous learning, thanks to our partnerships with Hootsuite and LinkedIn.
In partnership with Hootsuite, NPower Canada alumni have access to Hootsuite’s Academy Courses. Alumni can access these licenses at no cost, to earn industry-recognized social media credentials. The following courses are available for NPower Canada alumni:
If you are interested in receiving a code to participate in Hootsuite’s Academy Courses, please click this link: Yes! I’m interested!
We are also excited to share our Microsoft Skills for Jobs Program Tool Kit which is available for all of our alumni. The skill kit enables our alumni to access LinkedIn Career Essential Certifications for free, to further support them in developing their knowledge. The following certifications are available for NPower Canada alumni:
- Career Essentials in Administrative Assistance by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Career Essentials in Project Management by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Career Essentials in Business Analysis by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Career Essentials in System Administration by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Career Essentials in Software Development by Microsoft and LinkedIn
- Career Essentials in Data Analysis by Microsoft and LinkedIn
Additionally, completing a Career Essentials Certificate will make you eligible for a LinkedIn Premium Scholarship.
FOR ALBERTA RESIDENTS ONLY
We are offering our Alberta alumni two self-directed alumni programs: Google Project Management and Google Data Analytics.
In this program, alumni will:
- Gain an immersive understanding of the practices and skills needed to succeed in an entry-level project management role
- Learn how to create effective project documentation and artifacts
- Practice strategic communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management
- Learn the foundations of Agile Project Management
Eligibility:
- You must be a graduate of any NPower Canada core program
- You must reside in Alberta
- You must demonstrate strong motivation to work and learn in a self-directed environment
Graduates of NPower Canada’s Google Automation with Python alumni program are not eligible. Performance in areas such as punctuality/attendance, communication, perseverance, problem-solving, assignment submissions, and grades will be taken into account to determine suitability for this program.
In this program, alumni will:
- Learn data-cleaning, data ethics, and data visualization skills
- Practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication
- Learn to use presentations, spreadsheets, SQL, Tableau, and R Programming
Eligibility:
- You must be a graduate of NPower Canada’s Junior IT Analyst or Junior Security & Quality Assurance program
- You must reside in Alberta
- You must demonstrate a strong motivation to work and learn in a self-directed environment
Performance in areas such as punctuality/attendance, communication, perseverance, problem-solving, assignment submissions, and grades will be taken into account to determine suitability for this program.
Our Alumni Programs are currently being offered to a limited number of Alumni in Alberta for the Google Project Management, and Google Data Analytics Professional Programs. Eligible Alumni will be contacted directly.
For Alumni in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia that are interested in continued learning opportunities, see the Hootsuite Academy Licenses available. If you are an NPower Canada alum and want to be among the first to know when our alumni programming becomes available in 2023, please sign up for our email updates. In the meantime, check out these free resources for self-directed learning.
Alumni program applications are currently closed. We are in the process of revitalizing our alumni programming to ensure that we are aligned with industry needs. If you are an NPower Canada alum and want to be among the first to know when our alumni programming becomes available in 2023, please sign up for our email updates. In the meantime, check out these free resources for self-directed learning.
GIVE
- Give your time as a volunteer, open doors in your organization to recent graduates, and refer potential students
Benefits for NPower Canada Alumni
- Grow your sphere of influence with professional networking opportunities
- Access to advanced programs on emerging technologies only available to alumni
- Career assistance with job search, interview prep, and salary negotiation
- Professional workshops and panel events
- Serve as a guest lecturer, mentor, or NPower Canada ambassador
Refer
- Help a friend, colleague, classmate or family member discover a career in IT by referring them to us. Check out our Referral Bonus Program for details on our various bonuses for each and every referral you bring us.
