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Pablo Listingart

Founder & Executive DirectorComIT

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Skills

Leadeship and Team Inspiration
Training & Development

About

Pablo Listingart is a technology and workforce strategist whose work bridges social impact and economic development. As founder and executive director of ComIT in Canada and Comunidad IT in Argentina, Pablo has led initiatives that provide free tech training to thousands of individuals facing employment barriers—while directly addressing the talent shortages in the digital economy. His programs serve Indigenous communities, immigrants, and visible minorities, connecting them with real job opportunities. With more than a decade of experience building partnerships with global tech companies, governments, and academic institutions, Pablo designs scalable training models aligned with labor market demands. In 2021, with support from Google Canada, he launched Recoding Futures, a national program that equips Indigenous learners with high-demand digital skills—advancing workforce diversity while helping employers access qualified talent. Pablo’s work goes beyond social advocacy; it delivers measurable economic value. By aligning upskilling efforts with industry needs, his initiatives have contributed to regional economic growth, reduced unemployment, and strengthened the tech talent pipeline across North and Latin America. He shares his insights through speaking engagements, industry panels, and public discussions focused on workforce inclusion and technology education. Pablo continues to advocate for a more accessible digital economy—one where companies, communities, and individuals all benefit from broader participation in the tech sector.

Published content

More than a mentor: The timeless lessons my father taught me

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You can lose a mentor, but never their message.

Let the critical thinking guide you

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The ability to think critically is more important than ever, and we must be vigilant in our use of AI to ensure that it serves humanity, rather than the other way around.

Relax. I’m an imposter, too.

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Here are five encouraging pieces of advice for job seekers who may be struggling.

19 tips for company leaders seeking media coverage and strong media relationships

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These strategies can help you forge good relationships with the press and encourage positive PR for your business. Media coverage and strong press relationships are often essential for elevating your company's public-facing profile. But how do you effectively engage with the press and create a business relationship that benefits both parties? Below, Fast Company Executive Board members offer their best tips for leaders who want to connect with journalists and secure valuable media exposure. Read on for their recommendations on navigating press relations and securing positive media coverage.

Don’t write your own pink slip: How to use AI as a helpful business tool

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Don’t fear AI, but never surrender your brain to it. Treat AI as a helpful tool, not a threat to your job.

6 months on the couch: Be sure to shine with your own light

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A job is not a marriage. If you’re dumped—like I once was—it should sting for a while, but it shouldn’t damage your psyche. It’s just another step on your tech journey.

Company details

ComIT

Company bio

ComIT is a charitable organization on a mission to help change the lives of unemployed and underemployed Canadians by providing free technology and professional skills training that will help them secure in-demand careers in technology in their community. We run programming in communities across the country, tailoring our three-month, part-time courses based on the technology needs and demands of local employers to ensure our graduates are developing skills that will set them up for success in their local job market. As part of our mission to eliminate barriers and create job opportunities for unemployed and underemployed communities, we’re also addressing tech skills gap challenges in today’s labour market by creating a steady pipeline of highly-skilled talent for local employers that need and fill high-demand technology-based jobs. ComIT’s mission is community building. This includes volunteers and former students sharing their professional skills and experience during programs, to having instructors who are active tech professionals from industry-leading companies, and supporting students in making meaningful connections while learning knowledge for life. We build a strong community-led support network in order to change lives.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

STEM Education
Employment
Charity