Project supported in 2020-2022
Continuum, a Qualifying Program in Bioinformatics
Project Summary
Bioinformatics is a rapidly growing sector impacted by recent developments in artificial intelligence. Continuum, a qualifying program, proposes an innovative solution for matching training to employment which includes a mix of classroom and on-the-job coaching and training. The project submitted seeks to address the needs of industry and to develop requisite training by identifying competencies essential to employment in the bioinformatics sector. The overall aim is to bridge the gap between candidate competencies and needs identified by host businesses.
Research Team
Project Leader
Nathalie Parent, chargée de projets institutionnels, direction de la formation continue, Université de Montréal (n.parent@umontreal.ca)
Project Partners
Élizabeth Droz, coordonnatrice à la formation, Pharmabio Développement
France Dussault, directrice générale, Qualifications Québec
Nathalie Leblanc, chargée de projet et conseillère en reconnaissance des compétences, Qualifications Québec
Claudie Noël, directrice compétences et développement des talents, Montréal InVivo
Virginie Chartrand, directrice adjointe à la formation continue, au service aux entreprises et à l’ATE placement, Collège Ahuntsic
Fanny Leroux, conseillère senior, développement de programme, Centre de recherche informatique de Montréal