Tech Connect
YWCA Tech Connect is a free 10-week program that supports newcomer* self-identifying women with experience in IT to secure rewarding careers in the tech industry.
*Must be permanent residents of Canada, living in BC
- Learn how to navigate the Canadian workplace culture and minimize the challenges faced by newcomers
- Employment-related workshops focused on the tech industry
- Four weeks of employment coaching
- Access to mentorship, tech networking events and guest speakers relevant to the tech industry
- Up to six months of follow up support
- Access to additional YWCA services
- Financial assistance for transit and child care based on eligibility
- Newcomer* self-identifying women with background and experience in Information Technology (IT) who are:
- A landed immigrant, or
- Permanent resident of Canada, or
- Live-in caregiver (with open caregiver work permit), or
- CUAET holders, or
- Protected person/convention refugee
- A landed immigrant, permanent resident of Canada, or live-in caregiver (with open work permit), or protected person/convention refugee
- Unemployed or underemployed and able to participate in 4 weeks of daytime virtual workshops
- Legally eligible to work in Canada and living in BC
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in English - CLB Level 6 or higher
Participants must meet ALL the eligibility criteria above.
Program Start Dates: Vancouver - January 13, 2025 | Port Coquitlam - January 27, 2025
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For more information on the program schedule, please attend an information session or contact us. If you have any accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation.
| YWCA Tech Connect | Vancouver 535 Hornby Street - 4th floor, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8 techconnect@ywcavan.org | 604 335 3526 Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
YWCA Tech Connect | Port Coquitlam |
