BIPOC Scholarship & Mentorship Program - Expression of interest for future cohorts

remote
Canada, Canada, Canada .
internship . January 24, 2024

Description

About Infostrux:

Founded in 2021, Infostrux set out to be the fastest-growing data-focused SI in North America. We were formally recognized at the highest partnership tier by Snowflake within 18 months. Using Snowflake's innovative data cloud platform, we enable customers to aggregate data from across business units, implement world-class data architecture and engineering, and prepare them for advanced analytics, including AI and ML.

We are inspired to support organizations transitioning to data-driven decision-making and unlocking the value of business data by applying powerful data analytics, data science, and data products.

We built Infostrux to address the needs of modern data-driven organizations worldwide. We focus on data engineering, data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and AI / ML, and we provide ongoing support through our managed services.

We work with organizations of all sizes –from tech startups to Fortune 500s– to help them get up and running on Snowflake, and we have successfully architected and deployed a variety of cloud-based workloads and environments with clients across a variety of verticals, such as financial services, health and wellness, gaming & entertainment, retail fashion, and many more.

Our Purpose:

To develop the leaders of a data-driven tomorrow.

Our Mission:

To empower organizations to innovate with data by creating trusted and efficient solutions.

Our Vision:

To be the world's data team.

Community Commitment:

Infostrux is committed to growing and supporting a diverse community of talented professionals. As part of that commitment, Infostrux has developed a scholarship and mentorship program for post-secondary students residing permanently in Canada who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour.

Our program offers a hands-on learning experience in data science, engineering, and computer science. It includes Snowflake courses and exam vouchers so that students can obtain their SnowPro Core certification. In addition, students have the opportunity to shadow our engineering team and collaborate with data professionals through a hands-on internship. This is a 3-month program with a flexible schedule, allowing students to gain practical experience while studying.

The program includes:

Access to a Snowflake course and practice sets via Udemy’s e-learning platform
Two Snowflake SnowPro Core Certification Exam vouchers
A 10-hour unpaid internship with Infostrux’s Engineering Team
Mentorship from one of Infostrux’s Engineering Managers

Eligibility criteria:

Canadian and/or permanent resident
Identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (preference will be given to visible minorities)
Currently enrolled in school in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar program with excellent grades in relevant courses.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic data management and data science concepts
Strong desire to become a data professional and to gain practical experience with a data cloud platform such as Snowflake

Program Calendar:

This submission is a general expression of interest for future cohorts. Our winter cohort usually runs between January and April, while the summer cohort runs between May and August. Once dates for the next cohort are confirmed, we will notify you of the exact program schedule. Note that this is a program with self-paced learning and flexible hours, therefore students can complete the program while studying full-time.

Selection Process:

Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee composed of representatives from our organization. The committee will evaluate each application based on the eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Thiago Moura, Talent and People Engagement Specialist, at thiago@infostrux.com

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