Fast Track Tech Jobs

Participants will be able to:

• Learn the Canadian IT/Cloud Computing/Big Data landscape and the legislated rules and policies that are relevant when working in Canada
• Explore the different job families and related positions in these disciplines which are available in Canada, in both the public and private sector
• Refresh and fill the gap in skills and competencies that relate to the concepts of Cloud Computing, Data Analytics and Big Data
• Integrate and apply their learning through a capstone project where they will work in groups to present design solutions and recommendations at an executive level
• Participate in placement/internship in Canadian organizations/companies to enrich the real-life experience and apply the skills learned during the bridge program
• Develop foundation and skills for certification in Cloud Computing, Big Data and Analytics (for example)
• Complete training as a student of Seneca and affiliate with various Cloud and Big Data companies in the Greater Toronto and Canada
• Get access to participate in mentoring programs and connections to leading recruitment and hiring professionals
• Attend weekday classes, so participants can utilize their weekends for other professional development and learning-life balance

• Be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario
• Have international post-secondary education (at least two years) in the field of IT, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis and have international work experience in their occupation (at least one year) or a combination of 3 years
• Have language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 or higher
• In addition to mentioned above, participants must be one of the following
  • refugee claimant with a valid work permit
  • permanent resident
  • Convention refugee
  • naturalized Canadian citizen
• Successfully pass the program admission test and interview

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

This program includes 12-16 weeks of training and placement.

•    Week 1-Introduction to Cloud Computing
•    Week 2-Python Programming
•    Week 3-Introduction to AI and ML on Azure
•    Week 4-Data Analysis
•    Week 5-Create Classification Models
•    Week 6-Create Machine Learning Models
•    Week 7-Azure AI Services - Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing
•    Week 8-Completion of Capstone, Presentation, and AZ 900 Test
•    Week 9-12-Support finding Work-Placement Opportunities
•    Week 12-16-Optional Placement for more insights and skills as needed

The sequence of the topics covered on a certain week may change however scopes 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 Cloud Computing and Big Data Sector
• The Skills Assessment Matrix for Cloud Computing and Big Data Sector
• Preparing for IT and Cloud Computing and Big Data Sector Interviews
• Introduction to Specialized IT and 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.

• Be at least 18 years old and a resident of Ontario
• Have international post-secondary education (at least two years) in the field of IT, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis and have international work experience in their occupation (at least one year) or a combination of 3 years
• Have language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 or higher
• In addition to mentioned above, participants must be one of the following
  • refugee claimant with a valid work permit
  • permanent resident
  • Convention refugee
  • naturalized Canadian citizen
• Successfully pass the program admission test and interview

• January 2024
• March 2024
• June 2024 
• October 2024 
• January 2025