Bridge to IT Careers

• Learn about the Canadian IT/cloud computing/big data landscape and the legislated rules and policies relevant to working in Canada.
• Explore the various job families and related positions in these disciplines in both the public and private sectors in Canada.
• Refresh and fill in the gaps in skills and competencies related to the concepts of general IT, cloud computing, data analytics, and big data.
• Integrate and apply learning through a capstone project where participants work in groups to present design solutions and recommendations at an executive level.
• Participate in a placement/internship at a Canadian organization to enrich real-life experience and apply the skills learned during the bridge program.
• Develop foundation and skills for certification in general IT, cloud computing, big data, and analytics (for example, Azure certification, data analytics certificate, and Certified Analytics Professional).
• Complete training as a student of Seneca Polytechnic and affiliate with various IT, cloud computing, and big data companies in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Canada.
• Gain access to participate in mentoring programs and connect with leading recruitment and hiring professionals.
• Attend weekday classes, leaving weekends open for other professional development and life responsibilities.

• Be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario.
• Have an appropriate combination of both international training and international work experience in IT, cloud computing, or big data.
• Have appropriate language proficiency at or equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6 or higher.
• Be one of the following:  
  • Permanent resident
  • Naturalized Canadian citizen
  • Approved provincial nominee under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (excluding those under the International Student stream) 
  • Refugee claimant with a 900-series Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an open work permit 
  • Visitor under emergency travel measures enacted by the federal government (for example, Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel) with a 900-series Social Insurance Number (SIN) and an open work permit 
  • Individual on a temporary work permit who has received confirmation from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that they meet the eligibility requirements for permanent residence (for example, approval in principle)

Hybrid (Online and In-person)-weekday program so that participants can participate in other professional development opportunities during weekends!

This program includes eight weeks of training:

• Week 1: Pre-employment and Job Search (Part 1) 
• Week 2: Introduction to Cloud Computing and Azure 
• Week 3: Python Programming and Data Analysis 
• Week 4: Machine Learning and AI on Azure 
• Week 5: Advanced AI and Azure AI Services 
• Week 6: Final Project and Presentation 
• Week 7: Azure AZ900/AI 900 Exam Preparation 
• Week 8: Pre-employment and Job Search (Part 2)

The sequence of the topics covered in a certain week may change; however, the scope and total training remain the same.

• The IT landscape in Canada, including cloud computing and big data sector
• IT job families and their characteristics, including general IT, cloud computing, and big data sector
• The skills assessment matrix for the IT, cloud computing, and big data sector
• Preparing for IT, cloud computing, and big data sector interviews
• Introduction to specialized IT, cloud computing, and big data sector positions

There is a fee for this program, however, participants may be eligible for Ontario Bridge Training Program Bursaries. Please contact our staff for further details by phone (416) 741-8714 or email Bridge.BCCD@YMCAGTA.ORG.