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Marie Gallagher is a data analyst within the Integration, Analytics & Data Science team at La Presse. She leverages data to support daily business decisions, collaborate with business partners, to extract insights and develop new initiatives that guide strategies. This is what a day in the life of a data analyst looks like: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//a-day-in-the-life-of-a-data

Over the past decade, Calgary has been slowly but surely adopting the characteristics of a tech hub. Numerous startups are popping up throughout the downtown core, while tech companies with more longevity are settling in comfortably and beginning to expand. These are among the top Calgary tech companies to work for. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//best-tech-companies-to-work

This past year, many people experienced interruptions to their employment and school. As part of our ongoing initiative to help people upskill or reskill, our COVID-19 Scholarship Fund provided partial tuition coverage. In 2020, 286 students received funding.

How's this Tableau dashboard for a year in review? Data visualized using search terms from Google for 2020. See the dashboard in full here: https://public.tableau.com/profile/roshaankhan

Have you heard about the CRA's changes to its home office expense deduction? For 2020, the Canada Revenue Agency is simplifying the method for those in Canada working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca//simplifying-the-process-for-claimin

Today’s question is presented by Women in Tech World: a research-based organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and systems change for women in tech. The Women in Tech World Vision is founded on tech enabled communities that are equitable, inclusive and grounded in the needs of women worldwide. Women in Tech World is asking, What does data mean to you? Let us know using the link featured here. By answering the question you will be entered for a chance to wi...n a $100 Amazon Gift Card, a MacBook Pro, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones, a Nespresso Latisma One, and a $500 Ikea gift card. Ps. Right now, Women in Tech World is receiving applications for their Mastermind programs which will kick-off in January. This is a 6 month program designed for women who want to form a values aligned personal board of directors to help advance, grow and excel in their career and businesses! https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//announcing-our-15-days-of-l

Today's question is brought to you by Distributed Computer. Distributed Computer is a Canadian Educational non profit organization on a mission to accelerate science, discovery and innovation by democratizing computing power for all through the Distributed Computer: a web-based framework that taps into the idle processing power of devices around the world. So, what would you do with your very own supercomputer? ... Let us know using the link below for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card, 100 Distributed Compute Credits (DCCs) and be entered to win our GRAND PRIZE: a MacBook Pro, Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones, a Nespresso Latisma One, and a $500 Ikea gift card. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//announcing-our-15-days-of-l See more

Awkward Zoom calls can be scary. Data visualization isn't so scary. Take the fear out of data by learning how to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. Learn Microsoft Excel and Tableau in just 6 weeks with our part-time Intro to Data Analytics class.... Next course begins Nov. 10. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//intro-to-data-analytics-cou

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Data science = software + math and statistics + business See where data engineers, data analysts, and machine learning engineers lie within the data venn diagram.

Anonymous calls are scary. Excel spreadsheets aren't so scary. Take the fear out of intimidating data sets by learning how to collect, clean, analyze, and visualize data. Learn Microsoft Excel and Tableau in just 6 weeks with our part-time Intro to Data Analytics class. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//intro-to-data-analytics-cou

Toronto is North America's fourth-ranked tech city. What are some of the cities top startups and fastest-growing companies? Our rankings: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/blog/toronto-startups

Human Resources People Analytics Data Analytics For HR - 101 Course Learn about our custom-built 12-hour accelerated course designed for HR professionals. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/data-analytics-for-hr-101

This FREE course was created to introduce you to the basics of coding in HTML and CSS. Learning to code is more accessible than ever, whether it's learning with mentors or by yourself online or a little bit of both, there are endless ways you can expand your knowledge. Start learning now https://free-courses.lighthouselabs.ca/courses/html-and-css

Fuel your WFH needs with a new Nespresso Lattissima One. Answer today's 15 Days of Lighthouse question: ' ' ? Submit your response for a chance to win this, and much more: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//announcing-our-15-days-of-l

According to the World Economic Forum, these 10 roles are slated to increased in demand the most across all industries.

Deloitte Canada's 50 fastest-growing tech companies. Top 10: Intellijoint Surgical ApplyBoard... Ada Mistplay League Flexiti Mojio Avidbots Corp Talent.com VitalHub Corp. See the full list above below

How does Spotify use Python within its tech stack? https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//how-and-why-companies-use-p

How to choose your data science learning path. Plus, a complete list of useful data science articles: https://medium.com//best-of-data-science-overviews-1e73b9c (: Cassie Kozyrkov)

7 ways data analytics can be used in HR: Employee attrition Engagement surveys Churn rates... Employee satisfaction Forecasting People analytics ROI on training See more

Here's our list of the top-15 must-watch startups in the Toronto area. See our full list of rankings here: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/blog/toronto-startups

Are you more of a developer or data scientist? Learn about which bootcamp to take depending on your desired career outcome, and what the prospects are like for each profession. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//data-science-or-web-develop

Thinking about switching careers and learning more about what makes start ups unique? Check out this article by Alanna Gammage from Dyspatch: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//what-makes-tech-startups-un

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What are Toronto's top startups and fastest-growing companies? Our picks include: Opencare... Drop Ritual Wealthsimple Connected integrate.ai Loopio StackAdapt League Clearbanc Maple BlueDot Borrowell Ada Mejuri See our breakdown here: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/blog/toronto-startups

How does Instagram use Python? Learn more about why some of the leading tech companies in the world use this highly-versatile programming language. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//how-and-why-companies-use-p

We're reminding all employers to apply for the Digital Skills for Youth wage subsidy program by October 31st ! DS4Y is a program that connects underemployed and unemployed post-secondary graduates with digital employment opportunities at small to medium businesses where youth can gain meaningful work experience to help them transition to career-oriented employment. Canadian for-profit small to medium businesses can apply with Lighthouse Labs to obtain the wage subsidy to cov...er 100% of an intern's salary for up to 6 months, as well as up to $3000 towards training. Any internships filled through the DS4Y Program must be digital. If you have additional questions, come to our Demo Day tonight, where our Career Services representatives will be there to answer any of your questions. If you are ready to apply, head to this link https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/wage-subsidies to learn more information about eligibility and requirements. This Project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

This data analytics course will expand your knowledge and skills in excel to summarize and visualize data for reporting and decision making purposes. Désirée Henke, CPHR Candidate, Human Resource Consultant at MNP Learn more about how you can learn HR-specific data analytics skills in just 12 hours.

What do students in the Data Science Bootcamp learn versus the Web Development Bootcamp? Find out at our next Demo Day, Thursday evening beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lighthouse-labs-demo-day-ticket

Many people often ask, how does the interview process look in the world of tech and startups? We got the details. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//interview-process-tech-vs-n

Lighthouse Labs has helped more than 1,500 graduates start new careers as professional developers. Our next Demo Day is extra special. Our first group of Data Science graduates together with Web Development graduates will be presenting what they have learned in just 12 weeks of their bootcamps.... Join us this Thursday: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lighthouse-labs-demo-day-ticket

Do more DIY in your job. Add programming to your resume and learn to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in ways you didn't think possible. Our course package can be found here: https://www.lighthouselabs.ca//intro-front-end-developer-c

Data analytics is foundational to modern HR. Our new Data Analytics for HR - 101 course is hands-on, and driven by real-world skill gaps. This 12-hour course is built in partnership with CPHR BC & Yukon, and registration is now open. https://www.lighthouselabs.ca/en/data-analytics-for-hr-101