Information and Communications Technology Council

A not-for-profit sector council, the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), strives to create a prepared, diverse and highly educated Canadian ICT industry and workforce. ICTC is a catalyst for change, pushing for innovations that will provide standards, labour market intelligence, career pathways and immigration initiatives for the Canadian ICT industry, educators and governments. We forge partnerships that will help develop the quantity and quality of ICT professionals needed to maintain and improve Canada’s position as a leader in the global marketplace.

To achieve these goals, ICTC focuses on five main areas that are proven building blocks for a healthy, successful and forward-looking sector:
- Standards
- Labour Market Intelligence
- Career Pathways
- Immigration Initiatives
- Partnership

ICTC Professional Development includes the Information Technology Professional (ITP) Program—a post-graduate, full-time, 12-month, interactive learning experience that includes a three-month work term. The ITP Program is designed for national and international graduates, from any field of study, who are interested in pursuing rewarding careers within the ICT sector. The program is offered at our partner delivery sites in Canada, and is expanding internationally.

The ITP Program was created by the Software Human Resource Council in 1994, and was the first IT training program to integrate the key technical, business, and interpersonal skills that employers look for in employees.

Today, Canadian industry and ICTC’s partners continue to affirm the primary need for these skills anticipated by industry executives and educational professionals. Working closely with these partners, ICTC continually adapts ITP to respond to what employers identify as important skills gaps in the IT field.

For more information about the ITP Program, go to: www.itp.ca