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Want to start your career in tech?
Join our 8-month training program to become a software tester.
Our Indigenous Software Tester Training course in Prince Albert will give you the education and experience you need to become a full-time software tester with PLATO Testing. Successful graduates are guaranteed a well-paying job that includes paid vacation and full benefits.
How does it work? Fill out the form below and one of our PLATO team members will be in touch to chat with you about the program and help you determine if it’s the right fit. Once accepted, you’ll go through five months of in-class training on the fundamentals of software testing, followed by a hands-on internship with PLATO on a client project that will put your new skills to work.
Brand new to software testing? That’s okay! Our course will teach you everything you need to know. And if you, like so many of us, spend a lot of your time on a smartphone, you will likely be more experienced than you’d think!
Looking to chat with someone on our team about whether you could be a good fit for the PLATO program? Reach out to us by email at training@platotech.com.
Course Requirements
1. Of First Nation, Inuit, or Métis heritage
2. Interest in a career in Information Technology
3. A desire to learn
4. High School diploma, GED 12, or equivalent experience
The Prince Albert class will be starting on April 10th, 2023. Send in your application today! https://platotech.com/training/prince-albert/
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Lisa Mirasty is in her last year of her Social Work Degree. Her goal when finishing her degree is to work with the youth in schools or child welfare. Lisa plans to give back to her community and work in La Ronge for at least five years before exploring other opportunities. Lisa knows from personal experience the struggles our community faces, she plans on using this knowledge to her advantage to help make a difference in an adolescent’s life. Lisa has volunteered at schools, in the community, and also during the evacuation. Lisa has been described as an asset to the community.
Meagan Ratt is in her second year of her Business Administration Degree. Meagan first started her educational journey with a goal of getting her Business Admin Diploma, after finishing her first year of studies she has been encouraged to obtain her degree, thus maximizing her funding with the Post-Secondary Student Support Program. Meagan has worked for the education department for the past two summers, she has always gone above and beyond what was expected of her. She has been described as a fast learner, leader, role model, and very well organized.
Caitlyn Bird is in her third year Bachelor of Arts Degree. Caitlyn’s goal after completing her Degree is to become a journalist or a researcher. Caitlyn has passions for writing, helping others, spreading awareness, and finding solutions to various issues. Caitlyn was on the high school volleyball team and she would volunteer at fundraising events held by the school.
Shaylene Marinuk is in her second year Bachelor of Commerce and is a single mom of one. Her goal after finishing her degree is to open a retail store for youth in the north, she believes this will also help the north economically. Shaylene volunteers at the local hospital for meals on wheels (delivering hot meals to elders), she has also volunteered at the national aboriginal day festivities.
Megan Morin is in her last year of her Bachelor of Arts- Majoring in Indigenous Studies. Megan is a single mom of two boys, she has always lived on the reserve in her home community of La Ronge. Megan’s long term goal is to give back to her community by working with youth in the schools or at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Center. Megan’s two boys play hockey, so when there is sporting events happening Megan is there volunteering her time.
Susan Moosewaypayo is in her third year of Bachelor of Science Nursing. Susan has chosen her career path because of her personal experiences as a child to adulthood. She wishes to exceed the normal expectations of care given by a nurse to a patient as it was given to her during her frequent hospital stays. Susan has been described as a natural leader and role model not only to her class but for the north.