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TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Roland Gossage Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting military personnel and their families in their transition to civilian life, today announced the expansion of its Soldiers in Tech program, with the introduction of new partnerships. This revitalized program, funded through the Ontario Skills Development Fund (SDF), forges new partnerships with WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo and ComIT to provide veterans and their spouses with critical skills for careers in Canada’s technology sector.
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Soldiers in Tech (SIT) equips participants with the training needed to thrive in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, web development, and data science. The program offers flexible, high-quality training pathways, mentorship, wraparound supports, and direct access to employers within Ontario’s innovation economy, empowering veterans and their families to build sustainable, future-ready careers.
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“With Soldiers in Tech, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable model for veteran training and career development in technology,” said Roland Gossage, Founder of the Roland Gossage Foundation. “Our new partnerships with institutions like WatSPEED at the University of Waterloo, ComIT, Fast Forward Coaching, and Wilder Path Coaching ensure that every participant—whether they’re reskilling, upskilling, or re-entering the workforce—has access to flexible, high-quality pathways that lead to real jobs, which will help fuel Ontario’s innovation economy.”
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WatSPEED, the University of Waterloo’s professional and executive education unit, specializes in upskilling and reskilling mid-career professionals in emerging, high-demand fields. With deep ties to industry and a focus on flexibility, WatSPEED programs are uniquely positioned to support veterans and their families through flexible, career-aligned education rooted in real-world applicability. WatSPEED programs include:
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- Cybersecurity Boot Camp: An accelerated boot camp which covers key security concepts and prepares participants for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam (exam voucher included).
- Full Stack Software Developer Boot Camp: Offers comprehensive training in modern web development, including hands-on projects and a module on AI coding to ensure future-proof skills.
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ComIT, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between unemployed and underemployed job seekers and companies looking for tech talent, offers programs designed and delivered by local professionals and volunteers from leading tech companies. With a flexible, modular approach to technical training, these courses are designed to accommodate diverse learners, including those new to technology. ComIT programs include:
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- Phase 1 – Intro to Programming: A one-month, part-time course delivered online that introduces participants to coding fundamentals like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript through interactive, instructor-led sessions.
- Phase 2 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: An intensive, three-month program that provides hands-on experience in developing and deploying machine learning models using modern cloud technologies like Google Cloud and Vertex AI.
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