ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Description

Tech education leader, Lighthouse Labs is partnering with Riipen, the leading work-based learning platform to provide an accelerated path to Canada’s thriving tech sector. Through hands-on, employer-led projects, this partnership will help aspiring tech professionals pave their way for success with in-demand tech skills and work experiences tailored for today's dynamic job market. Together they are creating an ecosystem of opportunities for all and creating a more inclusive and thriving tech sector.

Employers can find out more and sign up here: https://ict.riipen.com/employers-cyber/

Recent experiences

ICT Ignite Cyber (January 20th - February 14th, 2025)

Jan 20, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025

60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers.  Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on January 20th and must be completed within 4 weeks. Projects must be completed by February 14th The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include:  Vulnerability Assessment report  Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.

Admin ICT Ignite Program Team
Matches 6
Category Security (cybersecurity and IT security)
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ICT Ignite Skills - Digital Tech Projects

Flexible

80-hour, fully-subsidized, digital tech internships for Canadian employers.  Learners are paid a $1500 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment. Submit a project here for our ICT Ignite team to review. Once approved, learners are not guaranteed yet, but they will apply to your project directly. You will have a chance to review, assess, and accept applications, and 2-4 learners should be accepted per project.  Learners are looking to gain experience and provide impact in digital tech roles. Get specific in your project description about the skills you're looking for in order to attract the most suitable applicants. If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com . You can also find all of our help articles here. ICT Ignite Skills is offered as part of the ICT Boost Initiative. Funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP).

Admin ICT Ignite Program Team
Matches 282
Category Databases + 4
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ICT Ignite Cyber (February 10th - March 7th, 2025)

Feb 10, 2025 - Mar 8, 2025

60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers.  Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on February 10th and must be completed within 4 weeks. Projects must be completed by March 7th The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include:  Vulnerability Assessment report  Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.

Admin ICT Ignite Program Team
Matches 5
Category Security (cybersecurity and IT security)
Closed

ICT Ignite Cyber (December 9th to January 17th)

Dec 10, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025

60-hour, fully-subsidized, cybersecurity internships for Canadian employers.  Learners are paid a $1400 CAD stipend on completion of the project by Riipen. Employers are not required to provide payment.  Submit a project here for the ICT Ignite team to review.  Once approved, you will be matched with a team of 5 participants. Projects should start on December 9th, 2024 and must be completed within 6 weeks. Projects must be completed by January 17th, 2025. The learners are graduates of the Lighthouse Labs Cybersecurity Program. These individuals have just wrapped up immersive, hands-on training in cybersecurity. They can review your current practice, highlight potential problems, evaluate security issues, assess risk, and recommend & implement tailored solutions to defend against threats to your networks or computer systems. They are ready to bring the lens of a Cybersecurity Analyst, Information Security Analyst, Incident Responder/Handler, Network Security Specialist, and Risk Analyst. Report areas you can request include:  Vulnerability Assessment report  Security Architecture overview and recommendations Investigation & Research report You can find out more about these reports here . If you have questions or need help drafting your project content please email us at ictignite@riipen.com. You can also find all of our help articles here . ICT Ignite Cyber is Funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.

Admin ICT Ignite Program Team
Matches 9
Category Security (cybersecurity and IT security)
Closed

Latest feedback

Sid Klein
CIO
March 3, 2025
Experience feedback
The team’s introductory meeting was efficient in garnering the requisite information for embarking on the project; they were able to achieve their fact-finding mission in only 30 minutes. This was indicative of what would follow. Soon thereafter, a 75-minute meeting with Meryn Kierney was sufficient for her to be able to complete her exhaustive 18-page report, “Personal Security Assessment”. Meryn was also so kind as to spend time with me regarding my principal near term interest and concern, which relates to the political book and its website; they are set to be published this summer. As with Meryn, the team’s broader 27-page report was professionally presented, exhaustive and clear. With these qualities, Malavan’s 90-minute discussion with me made it possible to understand the report to an extent that would have otherwise not been possible, given my utter lack of knowledge in the area. The team’s generousity went further. With respect to the book’s site, following a lengthy discussion about it, Malavan prepared a clear 2-page, 5-section guide with respect to how I could aim to achieve my goal of keeping the book’s site online internationally, should it be illegally taken down by political “interests,” whether in the U.S. or Canada. The detailed sections and the report’s conclusions are the result of genuine care, as this report does not even appear in the team’s online submission to Riipen. In conclusion, the team and its members were kind, thoughtful, professional and exhaustive in preparing the reports in a fashion that is, as much as possible, understandable for me and, certainly, for those who will work on my multiple sites (4) and related products in the future (book, financial, health.), including the essential improvements that must be made to my personal security. I sincerely thank Riipen and its members for having made this opportunity available to me, particularly given the critical role the efforts that Malavan’s team will have played in GAI’s future successes. Sid Klein CIO/Founder Global Alternative Investments, LLC GlobalAlternativeInvestments.com (888) 939-2221
ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite Cyber (January 20th - February 14th, 2025)
ICT Ignite
Global Alternative Investments
Website and Computer Cybersecurity Enhancement
Global Alternative Investments
Julio Viskovich
CRO
March 2, 2025
Experience feedback
The Ignite team worked very cohesively with us and was able to put a great deliverable together that followed our project plan perfectly.
ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite Cyber (January 20th - February 14th, 2025)
ICT Ignite
Set 2 Close
SOC 2 Compliance Assessment and Recommendation Project
Set 2 Close
Tiran Behrouz
Employer
February 28, 2025
Experience feedback
The ICT Ignite Program was an extremely valuable experience for our CXR SaaS Cybersecurity project. The team of five students assigned to us were eager to learn, proactive, and dedicated, making meaningful contributions to key areas such as policy development, security measures, compliance checklists, and risk assessment. Their enthusiasm and willingness to engage in discussions, ask insightful questions, and provide thoughtful recommendations greatly enriched our project. We truly appreciate the support and structure provided by the ICT Ignite Program, which allowed us to collaborate effectively with these talented individuals. This initiative not only helped advance our cybersecurity efforts but also provided the students with real-world experience in cybersecurity and compliance. We highly recommend this program to any organization looking to mentor and work with emerging cybersecurity talent.
ICT Ignite
ICT Ignite Cyber (January 20th - February 14th, 2025)
ICT Ignite
Clear View Systems Ltd.
CXR SaaS Cybersecurity Project
Clear View Systems Ltd.