A collection of blogging, newswriting and copywriting I’ve done on a variety of topics.

Aug 31, 2016

Jobs vs. the ‘right’ jobs: Budget poised to make skills training a priority

The federal government has dropped strong hints that the upcoming federal budget will place greater emphasis on matching young Canadians’ skills with openings in the job market — a bid to more…

Andrea Ozretic

Oct 24, 2016

Underpinning and Benching 101

Underpinning is an often-daunting renovation, where your basement floor is lowered to increase ceiling space. This involves altering the foundation of your house, and as a result should not be taken lightly. In 2012, this home in Toronto collapsed during an underpinning job.

With Mobile the Future, How Does a Company Stay Secure?

A PC, Mac, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, and Nexus 7 all sit on Sam Curry’s desk one afternoon while he works from home. Though not everyone has access to such a range of mobile devices, this lineup offers a glimpse at the diversity of…

Andrea Ozretic

May 13, 2013

Launching the Internet of Everything One Startup at a Time

With our May 16 Techonomy Lab: Man, Machines, and the Network in Menlo Park this week, we look at five startups delivering connectivity to consumers in various aspects of their lives.

Andrea Ozretic

Oct 27, 2013

Creating Great Employees (Who Happen to be Autistic)

Thirty-year-old Tobias Ussing admits that his Asperger syndrome, on the milder end of the autism spectrum, is “a lot to work with.” Despite loads of motivation and experience, finding a permanent job has been a challenge, even though he…

Andrea Ozretic

Aug 2, 2013

Girl Develop It Instructor Calls Out “Bogus Stereotypes”: Girls CAN Code

Jennifer Mozen helps lead software development teams and would like to see more women in her field. By day, she is a delivery principal at Chicago-based web development and digital consulting firm Table…