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National Post
13 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Digital defence is the new corporate strategy—but are you ready?
This article was created by StackCommerce. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through our links on this page. Article content The cybersecurity job market in Canada is surging, but the talent pipeline isn't keeping up. According to a 2023 report from ICTC (Information and Communications Technology Council), over 25,000 cybersecurity roles in Canada could go unfilled by 2025 due to a lack of qualified professionals. This skills shortage isn't just an IT problem — it's a business risk. Article content Article content As organizations invest heavily in security operations centres (SOCs), threat monitoring tools like Splunk are becoming a central part of modern infrastructure. Once considered niche, Splunk is now the go-to data platform for managing everything from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) dashboards to compliance audits and real-time anomaly detection. Article content But here's the challenge: learning to effectively operate and manage Splunk isn't something most business professionals — or even IT staff — can pick up without targeted training. That's where low-cost, practical upskilling resources are gaining traction. Article content One example is the 2025 Complete Splunk Beginner Bundle, a self-paced, four-course training program. The bundle encompasses over 23 hours of content, beginning with the fundamentals of data indexing and visualization, and progressing to advanced tasks such as configuring distributed search and passing Splunk's official certification exams. Article content Article content The bundle includes: Article content Article content While the courses are online and self-directed, they emphasize applied learning — skills that businesses can immediately leverage. As cyberattacks on Canadian businesses increased by 27 per cent in 2023, according to a report from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, the need for agile, informed professionals is more urgent than ever. Article content
Los Angeles Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
TRC's Cliff Gladstein Receives Breath of Life Award for Lifetime Leadership in Clean Transportation and Energy
Gladstein serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, where he drives market strategy to accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial transportation technologies Breathe Southern California has presented its 2025 Breath of Life Award to Cliff Gladstein, a nationally recognized environmental advocate and founding president of Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), for his decades of leadership in accelerating the adoption of clean fuels and zero-emission technologies. The award was presented at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills during the organization's gala celebrating its 122-year legacy of advancing clean air through research, education and advocacy. Gladstein, whose firm was acquired by TRC Companies in 2023, now serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, continuing to guide nationwide efforts to reduce emissions from the commercial transportation sector. 'Cliff Gladstein is extremely deserving of being named our Breath of Life Award recipient,' said Marc Carrel, president & CEO of Breathe Southern California, the nonprofit organization presenting the honor. 'Cliff is a pioneer in the clean transportation and clean energy industries and was involved before most people knew what alternative fuels and EVs were. The world of transportation and energy has changed dramatically since the 1990s and many of those changes wouldn't have happened if it were not for the leadership and hard work of Cliff Gladstein. He pushed policymakers and vehicle makers to understand the benefits of transitioning to cleaner cars, trucks, buses, ships and aircraft. That has made our air cleaner and our families healthier.' In 1993, Gladstein founded Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), then known as Gladstein & Associates (G&A), to accelerate the deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles, ultra-low carbon fuels and infrastructure for commercial transportation. That work continues at TRC, where Gladstein's team has managed more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in North America, facilitated the development of some of the world's largest alternative fuel corridors and secured more than $2 billion in grants and funding for clean transportation projects. The team has also created leading educational conferences to help fleets and stakeholders navigate the transition to sustainable transportation solutions. Gladstein's key career milestones include serving as the principal consultant on the drafting of the first Clean Air Plan for the city of Los Angeles in the early 1990s and creating the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) project in the mid-1990s to promote the use of clean alternative fuels in goods movement, which led to the deployment of clean natural gas and electric trucks – reducing diesel fuel use by billions of gallons. 'I am deeply honored to receive the Breath of Life Award from Breathe Southern California,' said Gladstein. 'This recognition underscores the collective efforts of our TRC team and our commitment to advancing clean fuels and transportation technologies. We are making significant strides in improving air quality and promoting sustainable energy solutions, and I am proud to be part of this transformative journey.' Each year, Breathe Southern California presents its Breath of Life Award to honor individuals whose leadership has significantly contributed to cleaner air and healthier communities. Information was sourced from TRC. To learn more, contact Lmarkle@
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TRC's Cliff Gladstein Receives Breath of Life Award for Lifetime Leadership in Clean Transportation and Energy
Gladstein serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, where he drives market strategy to accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial transportation technologies Cliff Gladstein receives the Breath of Life Award WINDSOR, Conn., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breathe Southern California has presented its 2025 Breath of Life Award to Cliff Gladstein, a nationally recognized environmental advocate and founding president of Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), for his decades of leadership in accelerating the adoption of clean fuels and zero-emission technologies. The award was presented on May 13 at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills during the organization's gala celebrating its 122-year legacy of advancing clean air through research, education, and advocacy. Gladstein, whose firm was acquired by TRC Companies in 2023, now serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, continuing to guide nationwide efforts to reduce emissions from the commercial transportation sector. 'Cliff Gladstein is extremely deserving of being named our Breath of Life Award® recipient,' said Marc Carrel, President & CEO of Breathe Southern California, the nonprofit organization presenting the honor. 'Cliff is a pioneer in the clean transportation and clean energy industries and was involved before most people knew what alternative fuels and EVs were. The world of transportation and energy has changed dramatically since the 1990s and many of those changes wouldn't have happened if it were not for the leadership and hard work of Cliff Gladstein. He pushed policymakers and vehicle makers to understand the benefits of transitioning to cleaner cars, trucks, buses, ships and aircraft. That has made our air cleaner and our families healthier.' In 1993, Gladstein founded Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), then known as Gladstein & Associates (G&A), to accelerate the deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles, ultra-low carbon fuels, and infrastructure for commercial transportation. That work continues at TRC, where Gladstein's team has managed more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in North America, facilitated the development of some of the world's largest alternative fuel corridors, and secured more than $2 billion in grants and funding for clean transportation projects. The team has also created leading educational conferences to help fleets and stakeholders navigate the transition to sustainable transportation solutions. Gladstein's key career milestones include: Served as the principal consultant on the drafting of the first Clean Air Plan for the City of Los Angeles in the early 1990s. Created the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) project in the mid-1990s to promote use of clean alternative fuels in goods movement, which led to the deployment of clean natural gas and electric trucks—reducing diesel fuel use by billions of gallons. Worked directly with Carl Moyer on the development of the ICTC. Moyer, among the first scientists to advocate for replacing diesel trucks as a policy priority, coined the phrase that inspired Gladstein's decades-long work: 'It's the trucks, stupid.' Oversaw clean truck project deployments, starting with funding for 25 LNG gas trucks and an LNG fueling station at Harris Ranch—the first of thousands of low- and zero-emission trucks and hundreds of fueling and charging stations. Helped lead the passage of legislation establishing the Texas Emission Reduction Plan (TERP), perhaps second only to California in investing in heavy-duty emission reduction deployment projects. In the early 2000s, partnered with Waste Management (WM) to secure mobile emission reduction credits for the Otay Mesa energy project—the first time that mobile sources were used to generate credits for stationary projects. This groundbreaking program fueled a major transition to natural gas refuse trucks and improved air quality in residential neighborhoods. Co-lead the Hydrogen Energy California project, which expanded understanding of hydrogen as a strategy to reduce pollution, address climate change, and diversify energy resources. Led the creation of the conferences Renewable Gas 360, Rethink Methane, and the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit—events focused on educating Sacramento policymakers on the important role of renewable gases and hydrogen in California's clean energy future. 'I am deeply honored to receive the Breath of Life Award from Breathe Southern California,' said Cliff Gladstein. 'This recognition underscores the collective efforts of our TRC team and our commitment to advancing clean fuels and transportation technologies. We are making significant strides in improving air quality and promoting sustainable energy solutions, and I am proud to be part of this transformative journey.' Gladstein holds a BA in both Public Policy and Religion (Duke University), a master's in Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas at Austin), a master's in political science (UCLA), and a master's in urban planning (UCLA). Throughout his career, Gladstein has served as: Chairman of the board for both Heal the Bay and the Coalition for Clean Air President of the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Vice president of the California League of Conservation Voters Advisor to the USC Sustainable Cities Program Advisor to the Duke University Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions Lecturer at UCLA's Institute for Environment and Sustainability, where he taught Leadership in Air Quality Policy for seven years Breathe Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lung health and advancing clean air initiatives across the region. The organization promotes education, early diagnosis, and support for individuals with respiratory conditions—while also advocating for clean technologies, sustainable energy solutions, and public policies that reduce air pollution and fight climate change. Each year, Breathe Southern California presents its Breath of Life Award to honor individuals whose leadership has significantly contributed to cleaner air and healthier communities. About TRC Companies TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project. TRC is ranked #17 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. 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Hamilton Spectator
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Quebec's Digital Economy Could Employ a Quarter of Canada's Tech Workers by 2030: New ICTC Report
MONTREAL, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quebec's digital economy could employ a quarter of Canada's technology workers by 2030. A new report from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) presents a six-year outlook on Quebec's digital economy, predicting substantial growth in the information, communications, and technology (ICT) sector, along with the creation of 196,400 new jobs, bringing total employment to over 700,000 workers—25% of Canada's total tech workforce. Quebec plays a vital role in Canada's digital economy and is a hub for artificial intelligence, interactive digital media, and innovation. However, recent trends point to challenges that could hinder future growth. The province faces economic uncertainty, declining R&D spending, a persistent gender gap, and challenges in finding workers with the combination of technology, business, and soft skills that employers most need. The report suggests that work-integrated learning programs for students could be a solution to the challenge. These programs provide hands-on experiences, improve students' technical and soft skills, and offer employers a cost-effective means of evaluating and onboarding the skilled talent they need. However, while 74% of employers who hired students through work-integrated learning programs reported that it helped them find the right talent, ICTC's research found that many employers in Quebec are unaware of wage subsidy programs that can subsidize student hiring, such as ICTC's work-integrated learning program, which provides up to $7,000 to employers who wish to hire a student for a work term . The report, Québec's Digital Economy: Outlook 2030 , can be found at . The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a neutral, not-for-profit national center of expertise with the mission of strengthening Canada's digital advantage in the global economy. For over 30 years, ICTC has delivered forward-looking research, practical policy advice, and capacity-building solutions for individuals and businesses. The organization's goal is to ensure that technology is utilized to drive economic growth and innovation and that Canada's workforce remains competitive on a global scale. Learn more at . For more information, or to arrange an interview about this study, contact Anne Patterson at .
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
HEALTH CARE CAREERS FULL OF PROMISE
Students seeking careers in health care field have several options for education here in Tahlequah, from certified nursing assistant to full-fledged medical doctor of osteopathic medicine. Students at Indian Capital Technology Center can receive basic medical training in fields from medical assistant to phlebotomist, which many plan to use as stepping stones. Or they can advance to the goal of orthopedic surgeon. In the second week in April, students at ICTC were in class, learning how to take a patient's blood using a fake arm. 'We are learning phlebotomy, practicing it on the arm, getting prepared for checkoffs,' said Health Careers Certification Instructor Andrea McElmurry. 'In our lab, we have students who are doing their skills evaluation for their CNA, which is certified nursing assistant.' Lilly Dallis practiced a venipuncture for her checkoff. When practicing, a student must put on a tourniquet, pull back the guard that unlocks the needle, find the vein and insert the sharp, Dallis said. 'I want to be a phlebotomist for a while,' Dallis said. 'My final goal is to be a nurse anesthetist, but I want to take it one step at a time.' In the lab, Medical Assistant Instructor Ashley Gower supervised students during a skills evaluation. Serving as a patient named 'Ms. Davis,' Katherine Lugo lay on a hospital bed, allowing Ana Rodriguez to practice her bed-washing skills with Gower, clipboard in hand, doing oversight. Rodriguez demonstrated the proper technique of folding a wash cloth to expose a clean side for each area of the face. This was Rodriguez's final evaluation before her next step on a career path. 'After this, I'll go to the licensed practical nurse class in Muskogee,' Rodriguez said. A career as an orthopedic surgeon starts for Mae-Lee Watts by taking the class in phlebotomy and getting her CMA certification. 'My overall goal is to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon,' Watts said. 'I have 12 years of schooling – not including residency – to get there. It'll be worth it in the end to be able to help children.' She said her inspiration came from a rare syndrome, Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, she had as a child. 'There's only one surgeon in our state who can treat this, and I'd like to be one of the surgeons in the future,' Watts said. Her plan is to practice in Oklahoma because there are limited resources, and people drive from all over the state to Oklahoma City to have the surgery for LCPD. 'I can practice in a rural area, and it would be easier for folks who are lower income,' Watts said. 'I'll probably be working with the [Cherokee] Nation. They have a partnership where you can work for them and they pay for your schooling.' Dr. Carla Swearingen, Northeastern State University provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, said within the Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions, a variety of degrees prepare students for careers in health care-related fields. Specific degrees include medical laboratory science, nutritional sciences and dietetics, and nursing – registered nurse, bachelor and master of science nursing. Other fields are occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health and speech-language pathology. The College of Education offers degrees in counseling, psychology, health and human performance, and health and sport science. The College of Liberal Arts offers social work – bachelor's and master's degrees. The College of Business and Technology offers a bachelor of business administration in health organization administration; NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry offers the doctor of optometry degree. 'Graduate and undergraduate certificates are also available in administrative leadership in nursing, global health, nursing education and informatics, nutritional health, public health and leadership, health care administration and information analytics,' Swearingen said. Swearingen said plans are in the works to offer a bachelor's level program that can lead to a speech-language pathology assistant license. In the undergraduate dietetics program, students are prepared for the field of nutrition and dietetics. 'Students gain a deep understanding of how food impacts health and the human body through coursework in biology, chemistry and advanced nutrition,' Swearingen said. The need for health care providers is acute in rural areas of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is geared to fill this need. The Cherokee Nation partnered with OSU to focus on the shared mission, which is training physicians to meet Oklahoma's health care needs, specifically in the rural and tribal communities, said Dr. Natasha Bray, dean of OSU-COM. 'The primary degree program offered here is the doctor of osteopathic medicine, and people who graduate from this program are fully licensed physicians, and they go from medical school into residency programs,' Bray said. During their fourth year of medical school, they go through audition rotations, Bray said. 'They try to find not only the right specialty that meets their skills, the type of practice environment they want to be in, the type of community, type of patients they want to serve, but whether the cultures of the communities match their aspirations,' Bray said. Last year, the inaugural class of 46 students graduated, and well over 60% stayed in Oklahoma and went into primary care fields. These fields include family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. 'Family medicine is one that's really important, and there are a lot of pressures going [into this field],' Bray said. 'But when we think about being in a rural community, what's that first contact that someone is going to have with a physician? In most cases, it's a family physician.'
