Bridging Programs provide Internationally trained individuals with the opportunity to upgrade skills to meet employment requirements for employment in Canada. Two · Bridging to Communication & Information Technology (CIT) · Bridging to Environment For more information or to register contact: Jean Visca at (905) 522-9922 ext 150 or email bridging@ywcahamilton.org

1. BBrriiddggiinngg ttoo EEmmppllooyymmeenntt
• Environmental
• Information & Communications Technology

2. BBrriiddggiinngg ttoo EEmmppllooyymmeenntt
 What is Bridging to Employment?
 Eligibility
 Environment program
 Information and Communications
Technology program

3. What is Bridging ttoo EEmmppllooyymmeenntt??
 For internationally-educated professionals (IEP’s) who
have education and experience in either sector
 Bridge skills gaps/gain credentials/network necessary to
access employment in their field
 Work experience placements to gain experience with
Canadian workplace culture, earn a reference, expand
professional network
 Bridging Programs

4. Eligibility
 Minimum 3 years post-secondary education
obtained overseas
 Minimum 2 years related work experience overseas
 No education and experience in Environmental or
ICT sectors in Canada
 CLB 7 or equivalent
 Legally entitled to work in Canada

5. Environmental Program Structure
Includes the following modules:
 Mohawk College Courses - full credit, in-class
 Renewable Energy Modules – online webinars
 Job Search Modules – online seminars
 ECO Canada Webinars – sector-specific issues
 YWCA Support – individual support

6. Participant Path - Environmental Bridging
Program

7. ICT Program Structure
Includes the following modules:
 Mohawk College Courses – full credit; in-class
 ICTC Modules – 2 online seminars; 1 competencies
assessment
 YWCA Modules – individual support in job search

8. Participant Path - Information & Communication
Technology Bridging Program

9. Final Notes
 New program –
enrollment from Nov. 01,
2014 to Jan 15, 2015
 You should be open to
learning and to making
professional connections
 If you’re not sure You are
suitable, just call Victoria
Bularda 905-522.9922
ext 313
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10. Questions