Programs & Services
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.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 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
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE
- Newcomer self-identifying women with background and experience in Information Technology (IT)
- Legally eligible to work in Canada: permanent resident, protected person/convention refugee, or live-in caregiver with work permit
- Unemployed or underemployed and able to participate in 4 weeks of daytime virtual workshops
- Permanent resident of Canada, living in British Columbia
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in English - Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 6 or higher
Interested in joining us? If you meet the criteria above, please fill out our registration form.
YWCA Tech Connect
200 - 720 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
techconnect@ywcavan.org | 604 219 8525
