Subsidized Programs

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts to Ontario’s labour market, Computek College recognized the need for cross-sectoral partnerships to address workforce challenges, particularly in healthcare and technology.

To address this challenge, Computek has pursued a hyper-localized approach in developing innovative partnerships with local governments and employers to design and establish industry-responsive skills training to not only build talent pipelines but to also ultimately help create good, sustainable jobs that drive economic development of these regions in the province.

Many of these training programs have been subsidized through grants funded by the Governments of Canada and Ontario allowing for underrepresented populations to better access our programs.

Compassion Tech PSW Training Program

Since 2021 and thanks to the leadership of His Worship Shaun Collier, Computek College has established a strong partnership with the Township of Ajax to train personal support workers to address historic healthcare staffing gaps in the Regional Municipality of Durham. Through the Compassion Tech Personal Support Worker Training Program, nearly 700 personal support workers have been trained through this program to work in a variety of clinical and community settings in and around Durham Region.

The pilot and ongoing expanded program has been funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Skills Development Fund.

The program has received widespread support from elected officials across all orders of government representing Ajax and Durham Region; public, private, and non-profit long-term care employers; and community-based organisations in the region.

On behalf of the Region of Durham, I am thrilled to see this significant investment in one of our local Personal Support Worker (PSW) programs, through the Provincial Government's Skill Development Fund, in partnership with the Town of Ajax and Computek College…The pandemic has highlighted the critical role of PSWs in caring for our residents in long-term care and homecare, and with two new long-term care facilities coming to Ajax and others planned across the region, we anticipate the need for many more PSWs. This funding addresses the growing demand for qualified health care workers here in Durham Region. I look forward to the positive impact that this funding will have on Durham Region in the months and years to come.

John Henry

Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of Durham

One of Ajax Council's main priorities is the health and safety of our community. Our personal support workers have been resilient in their efforts, especially throughout the pandemic, providing ongoing critical care for our residents. We are excited to partner with Computek College to facilitate faster recovery within our healthcare system and allow for more personal support workers to seek accessible training needed to continue to excel in all of the incredible work they do. This partnership reaffirms the Town's commitment to continued growth within our business community and timely development of fully-paid-for accelerated programs to support our healthcare workers and residents. On behalf of Ajax Council, I would like to thank the Government of Ontario and Computek College for this significant investment in Ajax

His Worship Shaun Collier

Mayor of Ajax

Currently Accepting Enrollments

We are currently recruiting for a new cohort of trainees in this program for 2025-26. If you are interested, please contact [email protected] or call (416) 321-9911.

In 2023, The Logic reported that, “across the country, one in six cybersecurity jobs goes unfilled, according to the

International Association for Information Security Leaders”, which Canada’s Information and Communications Technology Council now calls a crisis. In a report released last month by VPN service Surfshark, Canada ranks 10th in breach count globally, with more than 207.4 million compromised accounts over the past 20 years, and Ontario alone has been impacted by some of the biggest and damaging of these cyberattacks that have impacted health systems, universities, retailers, and manufacturers.

Based on this ever-increasing threat of security breaches further sharpened by labour market gaps in the tech sector, Computek College partnered with not-for-profit partners to provide comprehensive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience in cybersecurity to 100 newcomers, enabling them to gain valuable skills and certifications.

This pilot program was funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario through the Skills Development Fund.

Durham Region’s population is aging, and this will have an important impact on the type and delivery of services provided to this population in the coming years.

According to Statistics Canada, approximately 28 per cent of Durham Region residents are aged 55 and older. It is expected that this percentage will rise to 34 per cent by 2031. This demographic shift is an opportunity for community, business, and government stakeholders to collectively act to advance Durham Region’s vision to become an age-friendly community.

Through Evolving Elder-care: Expanding and Enhancing Care for Durham Region's Vulnerable Seniors, Computek College partnered with the Durham Tamil Association to recruit, train, and deploy 100 volunteers to provide eligible, consistent, and measurable services to 600 low-income, racialised, and marginalized seniors living at home across the region.

This pilot program was funded in part by the Government of Canada.

The program has received widespread support from elected officials across all orders of government representing Durham Region and community-based organisations.

Our Funders

Computek College impact making in skills training and workforce development would not be possible without the generous support of our funders.

Advocacy

Computek College has been successful in engaging provincial and federal elected officials on issues related to skills training and workforce development, immigration and settlement, and more.

Since 2023, Computek has hosted annual receptions at Queen’s Park to showcase our success, highlight the stories of some of our remarkable alumni, and advocate generally for the career college sector.

30+ Years of Training Newcomer Students for Ontario's Labour Market: 2023 Reception

Future Skilling Ontario's Inclusive Workforce: 2024 Reception

Tariff-Proofing Ontario Workers Through Skills Training: 2025 Reception

Computek College has also had the privilege of being invited to be a part of budget consultations as well as appearing before committees at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

Kumaran Nadesan, Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

On 2024 Provincial Budget before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs

Ali Abbas Mehboob Hirji, Vice President, Technology and Security Operations

On Bill 194, Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Public Sector before the Standing Committee on Justice Policy

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Computek College is always seeking industry, community, and government collaboration to advance its ambitious vision to address workforce challenges not just in Ontario but across Canada.

Please reach out if you are interested in partnering with us.

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