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Jessica Kerr

@JessicaEKerr

Wife, mama and former journalist @VanCourierNews & @DeltaOptimist now PR manager at @ucanwest. Tweets are my own.

 Vancouver, British Columbia
ucanwest.ca
Joined October 2013
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BCBusiness@bcbusiness6 Nov 2024
.@ucanwest organized its first-ever pitch night on November 1. Here were the standout pitches. bcbusiness.ca/industries/gen…
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Fulbright Canada, the leader in public diplomacy and academic exchange, establishing a Fulbright Canada Research Chair at UCW.⁣ ⁣Visit bit.ly/3BvO7Kj to learn more. ⁣ #MyUCW #FulBright #InternationalPartnerships
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Today, May 11 is the official Moose Hide Campaign Day. The Moose Hide Campaign is a movement dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Wearing the Moose Hide pin demonstrates our commitment to healing, respect and strength. #MooseHideCampaign #EndViolence
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Have you seen our latest story on Dominic Paul yet? As the National Ambassador for the Moose Hide Campaign, his story speaks to vulnerability, respect and love for the ones we hold sacred. Check out the full story at moosehidecampaign.ca
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An op-ed by University Canada West Honorary Doctorate recipient Dr. Matt Vickers was recently featured in the Globe and Mail. To learn more, visit tgam.ca/3X3eIr2.
Opinion: To earn the trust of Indigenous people and communities, we must recognize their history...

Opinion: To earn the trust of Indigenous people and communities, we must recognize their history...

Reconciliation is a word that falls too easily from the lips of corporate Canada. What is really needed is something I like to call reconcili-action

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Mike Howell@Howellings15 Mar 2022
Some BREAKING news here, folks...learned today that Rideout ruled in favour of police board/VPD. re $5.7 mill ..working on story as I write this...
Mike Howell (@Howellings) profile pictureMike Howell@Howellings11 Mar 2022
One year later: Still no decision on Vancouver police board’s appeal regarding $5.7 million ‘cut’ to VPD's 2021 budget. Wayne Rideout's decision (if favourable to board) could mean property tax increase for 2023. Story: ow.ly/VfZx50IhzrB #vanpoli #vpd #vancouver
One year later: Still no decision on Vancouver police board’s appeal over $5.7 million ‘cut’ to VPD

One year later: Still no decision on Vancouver police board’s appeal over $5.7 million ‘cut’ to VPD

B.C.’s director of police services Wayne Rideout was expected to deliver decision in January; could translate to property tax increase in 2023

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Riipen@riipen10 Mar 2022
Thank you to the Greater Vancouver @BoardofTrade and our partners at @ucanwest for inviting Riipen co-founder and CEO Dana Stephenson @greatdanez to speak at their recent panel on "Fuelling B.C.'s Tech Talent Pipeline". Watch a clip below!
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It’s time for a more ambitious, lasting solution to Canada’s tech-talent shortage theglobeandmail.com/opinion/…
Opinion: It’s time for a more ambitious, lasting solution to Canada’s tech-talent shortage

Opinion: It’s time for a more ambitious, lasting solution to Canada’s tech-talent shortage

If Canada cannot get ahead of the sector’s immediate shortage and demonstrate that it has ‘talent ready and waiting,’ the country will risk being left behind

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@ambermac9 Feb 2022
Why are the future of 'human skills' essential among higher ed tech graduates? Here’s more on this topic and the future of work from Dana Stephenson @Riipen. Read the full @ucanwest report on building skills here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe…

Future of Human Skills: UCW Report

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@ambermac7 Feb 2022
Why should we bring real projects from industry into higher ed classrooms? Here’s more on this topic and the future of work from Dana Stephenson @Riipen. Read the full @ucanwest report on building skills here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe…
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Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report betakit.com/universities-hav…
Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report

Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report

A new white paper explores the role universities can play in priming their students for a career in tech and fuelling BC’s talent pipeline.

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Our new white paper was featured in a @BetaKit article as it explores the role universities can play in priming its students for a career in tech and fuelling BC’s tech talent pipeline.👔 Read more in the article below! @isabelle_kirk #MyUCW betakit.com/universities-hav…
Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report

Universities have a role to play in addressing BC’s tech talent crunch: report

A new white paper explores the role universities can play in priming their students for a career in tech and fuelling BC’s talent pipeline.

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Amber Mac
@ambermac1 Feb 2022
What is the role of universities in fuelling B.C.'s tech talent pipeline? 👩‍🎓 Watch my chat w/ @ucanwest @riipen @FreshWorksApps 👇 "A more coordinated approach is needed to prepare students for the future," stresses a new report. Download here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe… #BCtech

Fuelling BC's Tech Talent Pipeline

In the fall of 2021, University Canada West embarked on a listening exercise to gain a better understanding of what post-secondary institutions can do to help prepare the tech workforce of the future.

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. @ucanwest report says to address #bctech talent gap unis must: 🔨build the skills of tomorrow 🤝bring academia + industry together sooner 📚reimagine how students learn + are assessed 💡create solutions for upskilling + reskilling ✍️change the narrative tinyurl.com/56y7jbd5
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Riipen@riipen27 Jan 2022
Exciting findings from @ucanwest show how universities can work with industry to fuel the talent gap in #bctech Full report here: hubs.li/Q012M5r30
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Yes Yes Yes Yes and yes! Great report from @ucanwest on how to fuel B.C.'s tech talent pipeline @CADInnovators
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Robyn@RobynOsgood27 Jan 2022
Terrific leadership on the part of @ucanwest
Andrea Donlan (@AndreaDonlan) profile pictureAndrea Donlan@AndreaDonlan27 Jan 2022
Exciting findings from @ucanwest show how universities can work with industry to fuel the talent pipeline in #bctech Full report here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe…
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Exciting findings from @ucanwest show how universities can work with industry to fuel the talent pipeline in #bctech Full report here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe…
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Vantage@VantageCanadaLP27 Jan 2022
Significant #bctech policy launch from our client @ucanwest today. Brilliant work on the tech talent gap and the important role universities play in collaboration with the private sector. Give it a read ⬇️
Andrea Donlan (@AndreaDonlan) profile pictureAndrea Donlan@AndreaDonlan27 Jan 2022
Exciting findings from @ucanwest show how universities can work with industry to fuel the talent pipeline in #bctech Full report here: ucanwest.ca/tech-talent-pipe…
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Techcouver@techcouver27 Jan 2022
New Report Urges Academia and Industry To Work Together To Bolster B.C.'s Tech Talent Pipeline #bctech techcouver.com/2022/01/27/wo…
New Report Urges Academia and Industry To Work Together To Bolster B.C.'s Tech Talent Pipeline -...

New Report Urges Academia and Industry To Work Together To Bolster B.C.'s Tech Talent Pipeline -...

Techcouver is an online publication providing real-time reporting and analysis of emerging technology news in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia.

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