BlackTECH Academy

BlackTECH Academy

Information Technology & Services

Committed to fighting unemployment and underemployment amongst Black, racialized and visible minorities to succeed!

About us

We are committed to fighting unemployment and underemployment amongst Black and visible minorities by developing premium capability-building programs and strategic alliances with partner organizations to support BIPOC professionals to advance in career, entrepreneurship, and leadership. BlackTECH supports and provides safe space for Black and visible minority professionals to network, learn, thrive, accelerate their careers, build successful businesses, and transition into leadership positions through well-thought-out initiatives, thereby closing the capability gap in the tech ecosystem.

Website
https://www.blacktechacademy.ca
Industry
Information Technology & Services
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Ontario
Type
Educational
Founded
2021

Locations

Employees at BlackTECH Academy

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  • Easily Learn a Tech Skill in 4 Steps👇 1. Learn something you are passionate about. Passion keeps you motivated on tough days. 2. Master the basics—no shortcuts! A strong foundation is crucial for long-term success. 3. Familiarize yourself through practice. Build small, simple projects to apply what you’ve learned and sharpen your skills. 4. Get a mentor or learn from a trusted source. The right guidance can fast-track your growth. At BlackTECH Academy, we’ve trained thousands of professionals, helping them find their footing in the tech industry and land well-paid jobs. We leverage a mentorship and practical approach to help you transition into tech easier and faster. We are currently helping thousands transition. Take the first step toward a thriving tech career today! Send us a message to get started immediately. Visit: www.blacktechacademy.ca to get started.

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  • Meet Oluseyi, who transitioned from a non-tech background to become a Cybersecurity Analyst at one of Canada’s leading banks. And Obi, who secured a 6-figure cybersecurity role with the Government. Their stories and that of thousands of our alums are not just exceptional—they’re proof that you can do it too! At BlackTECH Academy, we’ve empowered thousands of professionals to land in-demand & high-paying tech jobs. If you’ve ever thought that cybersecurity was only for the highly technical professionals, then think again. Cybersecurity is diverse, with career paths suited to various skills and interests. 🚀 Why Now? The cybersecurity industry is experiencing a massive talent gap: 🌍 4 Million Unfilled Cybersecurity Jobs Globally – (ISC)² 2023 Workforce Study 📈 33% Job Growth for Cybersecurity Analysts - Bureau of Labor Statistics What makes BlackTECH Academy different? 🚀 Hands-on & Practical Learning 🚀 Beginner-Friendly Approach 🚀 Multidisciplinary Expert Faculties 🚀 Strategic Partnerships 🚀 Mentorships & Job supports 🚀 Discounts on certification exams 🚀 Job-Market-Relevant Training Listen to one of our alums: https://lnkd.in/gYpv-7ef Next cohort starts Feb 8th, Enroll Now: https://lnkd.in/gwb-sj6X 💻 Free Career Navigator Webinar: February 1st Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gKb5ZZiG Your dream career in cybersecurity is closer than you think!

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  • The Wait is Over! 🚀 Registration is officially open for the FREE 1-Month SQL for Tech Professionals Training, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this opportunity with you. Feedback from past cohorts has been nothing short of transformational—this program has changed lives, unlocked new career paths, and empowered professionals to achieve their goals💪🏿 At BlackTECH Academy, we are on a mission to make premium tech education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or financial situation. Here’s what some of our previous participants had to say: 📝 “I can now write SQL queries effortlessly.” – Teniola F. 📝 “SQL is actually like the English language. Easy to understand!” – Bimbo A. 📝 “I’ve raised my analytics game with this SQL knowledge.” – Ifeoma N. 📝 “This SQL program was mind-blowing!” – Banky L. Hear it from Banky himself: https://lnkd.in/gngi3tCe Why SQL? Structured Query Language (SQL or “Sequel”) is the universal language for communicating with relational databases. It’s intuitive, powerful, and increasingly becoming a must-have skill for: ✔ Business Analysts ✔ Project Managers ✔ Data Analysts ✔ Financial Analysts ✔ Cybersecurity Analysts ✔ Test/QA Engineers …and many others working in data-driven environments. Whether you’re a beginner exploring the tech space or a seasoned professional looking to upgrade your technical toolkit, this course will help you power up your data skills and stand out in your field. FREE Registration: https://lnkd.in/gYPuvGKq 

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  • Remember, when you are trying to come up, you'll be alone in your dark days. The road to success is often lonely, filled with moments when doubt, fear, and exhaustion try to cloud your vision. You may look around and realize that the same people who once celebrated you are nowhere to be found. It’s in these quiet moments that you begin to understand who you truly are. But here’s the truth: the dark days are where champions are made. It's where grit is formed, and resilience becomes your greatest ally. The isolation may feel heavy, but it’s also an invitation. An invitation to dig deeper, to sharpen your skills, and to turn the whispers of "I can’t" into a roar of "I will." Every seed grows in darkness before it breaks through the soil. Your efforts, even when unnoticed, are creating roots that will anchor you when the storm comes. Keep showing up for yourself, even when no one’s clapping. Because the light at the end isn’t someone else’s applause—it’s your own victory. Today, take one step forward, no matter how small it feels. Trust that the struggle you’re enduring now is shaping the greatness that will shine later. Remember, you won’t always be alone in the dark. But if you master this part of the journey, no amount of light will ever intimidate you. Keep rising. Today is yours to conquer. Happy new week from BlackTECH Academy.

  • FINAL CHANCE! ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT – CLASS STARTS TODAY, January 18th, 2025! Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The BlackTECH Business Analyst Accelerator Program is designed to help you launch a successful career in business analysis, no matter your background. With multi-disciplinary expert faculties and project-based experiential training, you will gain the hands-on experience, industry knowledge, and confidence to stand out in the job market. This program is built to provide you with the practical skills that employers are looking for, so you can start your career strong. Hear from Olatayo, one of our alumni who joined even after completing similar programs elsewhere. Olatayo shares, "The BlackTECH program gave me the hands-on experience and mentorship I needed to land a job in Business Analysis. The real-world approach made all the difference." Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g8PR2QCC Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative journey. This is your opportunity to step into a rewarding career! ENROLL NOW: https://lnkd.in/g43QeP8i For questions: WhatsApp/speak with a career advisor: +1 647 400 3120 

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  • Spots are filling up! Your transferrable skills are okay. No Tech experience required but you need hands-on practicals & labs to unlock cybersecurity job opportunities. This award-winning Immersive Cybersecurity Accelerator Program has successfully launched thousands of professionals into lucrative and in-demand cybersecurity careers. This experiential, hands-on, project-based program has been a game-changer, taught by BlackTECH Academy's multidisciplinary expert faculty: ♦ Security Architect at Amazon ♦ Security Specialist at Microsoft ♦ Director of Cybersecurity at Bulletproof ♦ Security Consultant at Arctic Wolf ♦ Security Specialist at TD Bank Plus incredible free mentorship, job supports and one-on-one career supports. Listen to one of our alum: https://lnkd.in/gYpv-7ef that landed a 6-figure job even before program completion Enough of those boring theories...Let's immerse you into practicals and never-ending learning to accelerate your cybersecurity career. Next cohort starts Feb 8th, 2025. ENROLL NOW: https://lnkd.in/gwb-sj6X WhatsApp/Speak with the career team: +1 647 400 3120 

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  • At BlackTECH Academy, we’re passionate about empowering professionals to reskill and upskill into in-demand and high-paying tech jobs Our award-winning Business Analysis program has helped thousands alumni pivot into successful business analysis roles. In today’s competitive job market, you might wonder: What are the secrets to landing a job faster? Join us on LinkedIn Live for an inspiring session with two of our alumni who recently landed amazing business analysis job offers. They’ll share their journeys, strategies, and the challenges they overcame to succeed in this field. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this session is for you! Get ready for actionable tips, inspiration, and real-world advice to help you unlock your tech career! Don’t miss out — your future in tech starts now. Let’s make it happen! 🚀

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    Winning Strategies to unlock your Business analysis job Offer

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  • The Job market may be tough! But people are still getting jobs because organizations are still in business - they must hire talents for their operations and digital transformation projects. With exceptional job support system - our alums are thriving and unlocking multiple job opportunities. Kaosarat and Peter made the leap from Accounting and Economics to high-paying 6-figure business analysis roles. Join us on LinkedIn Live today at 6:30pm EST for some actionable tips, inspiration, and real-world advice to help you unlock your tech career! Click on 'Attend' on this link to get notified when we go live on LinkedIn today: https://lnkd.in/gHDynvVy Don’t miss out!

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    At BlackTECH Academy, we’re passionate about empowering professionals to reskill and upskill into in-demand and high-paying tech jobs Our award-winning Business Analysis program has helped thousands alumni pivot into successful business analysis roles. In today’s competitive job market, you might wonder: What are the secrets to landing a job faster? Join us on LinkedIn Live for an inspiring session with two of our alumni who recently landed amazing business analysis job offers. They’ll share their journeys, strategies, and the challenges they overcame to succeed in this field. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this session is for you! Get ready for actionable tips, inspiration, and real-world advice to help you unlock your tech career! Don’t miss out — your future in tech starts now. Let’s make it happen! 🚀

    Winning Strategies to unlock your Business analysis job Offer

    Winning Strategies to unlock your Business analysis job Offer

    www.linkedin.com

  • JUST 5 SPOTS LEFT. Don't miss the next cohort - starts Jan 18th, 2025. With multi-disciplinary expert faculties - you have all the support and enriched practicals, project-based experiential training to launch 🚀 your Business analysis career from any background. We have seen an increasing number of professionals enrolling in BlackTECH programs even after completing similar programs elsewhere - there is a reason for that. Listen to one of our alums: https://lnkd.in/g8PR2QCC Key Program Highlights: 🎯 BA Theories and Concepts 🎯 Hands-on Practicals with BA Tools – Jira, Confluence, Figma, Visio etc  🎯 Work on Real-world Project  🎯 Work with Developers 🎯 FREE Agile & QA classes  🎯 Free SQL classes 🎯 Access to 35PDUs for CBAP Certification 🎯 1:1 Resume/Interview/LinkedIn Supports 🎯 Access to recruiters & Job Referrals  🎯 Ongoing Supports & mentorships 🎯 And many more…. ENROLL NOW: https://lnkd.in/g43QeP8i For questions: WhatsApp/speak with a career advisor: +1 647 400 3120 Success awaits you!

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