Vitesse Re-SkillingTM Canada Inc. is an independent, not-for-profit organization created to provide cost-effective solutions to meet the dynamic skills needs of the emerging and growth-oriented knowledge-based sectors.

The program was started in Ottawa to provide industry with software-engineering resources by Re-Skilling™ under-employed or unemployed science and engineering professionals. It has since expanded to include additional co-op based individualized training solutions for fields such as photonics, bioinformatics, microelectronics, and wireless communications. Vitesse also offers workplace adjustment and enrichment programs for new and existing knowledge workers creating a training model built on the premise of a comprehensive skill continuum. 

Current Programs and News

Special viewing of imporant global impact movie "11th Hour" narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio
Vitesse and OTI (supported by Vitesse) in partnership with the CleanTECH Focus Group are screening an important movie for the public during the seminar Make Your Grandchildren Proud: Sustainable Solutions and the Green Economy on July 22nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Vitesse and the Ottawa Talent Initiative Partner with KKG for HIGH TECH JOB FAIR on June 30th, 2009
Vitesse and OTI (supported by Vitesse) are hosting a high tech job fair on June 30th.  This annual event is being held in a beautiful golf side backyard setting as a networking barbecue.  Companies and recruiters are coming to offer insite into the skills market.  To register by June 28th go to http://hightechjobfair.eventbrite.com.  Make sure to send your resume for inclusion in the database for the companies attending.


Vitesse Entrepreneurship Training - e2 Lite Program
Vitesse and OTI (supported by Vitesse) offered a successful FREE version of OCRI's e2 Professional Development program on May 26, 2009.

"Vitesse Start-up Service" for Lead to Win Initiative
Vitesse Re-Skilling™ Canada is pleased to announce that it will sponsor and contribute to the success of Lead-to-Win (LTW), a program designed to help talented laid-off tech workers establish businesses in Canada’s Capital Region. Vitesse Re-Skilling™ Canada is pleased to announce that it will sponsor and contribute to the success of Lead-to-Win (LTW), a program designed to help talented laid-off tech workers establish businesses in Canada’s Capital Region.
 
PMP Courses - Day and Evening
Vitesse - OTI (supported by Vitesse) is offering a PMP (Project Management Professional) training program for unemployed candidates to prepare for certification with the PMI.

Partnering to Achieve Student Success (PASS - Eastern Ontario)
PASS is a student program for children in grades 7 to 12 in the Eastern Ontario region.  It gives the students a chance to visit universities, colleges, research facilities, and industry partners to view a pathhway to professional occupations.

Ontario Internship Program (OIP)
The Ontario Internship Program is designed to support the transfer of highly qualified college and university  graduates to companies involved in developing and commercializing innovative prodducts and services.