Rural Advisory

Purpose: Supporting Rural Sustainability and Economic Independence.

Focus area: Assessing how to add value to Rural Communities through:

  • Making Alberta Tech Career Opportunities available to all Alberta Students
  • Providing Talent Access to all Alberta Companies across the province
  • Identify Opportunities where Alberta Tech Companies (and Service Providers) can help Rural Communities

Context: The purpose of this committee is to provide value where there are gaps – shining more light on rural communities and their needs and opportunities.

Examples:  

  • Initiative 1: Technology Alberta FIRST Jobs Participation for rural companies.
  • Initiative 2: Technology Alberta FIRST Jobs Participation for rural students.
  • Initiative 3: Province-wide Visibility Opportunities – through targeted Rural Features in Technology Alberta’s Monthly Newsletter and Website, provided through Local and Central Liaisons

Current Members Include: