The IT Infrastructure Bridging Program aims to help IT professionals find jobs in Canada by providing technical and career training. The 15-week program offers courses to help students transfer their skills to the Canadian job market and provides job search assistance including a career planning course and one-on-one support. Eligible students who complete the program will receive a Humber College certificate to help them find network administrator, systems administrator, and other IT-related roles in Canada.

1. IT Infrastructure Bridging Program

2. Bridging Program Objective
Increase your ability to find a job in your field by:
• Providing technical as well as job search training relevant to
IT jobs in Ontario.
• Providing information about the Canadian job market,
Canadian workplace and the workplace communications.
• Making you “marketable” to potential employers with
appropriate job search strategies and relevant tools.
• Providing you opportunities to expand your professional
network
• Providing a path to transfer your knowledge, skills and
experience to the Canadian job market

3. Welcome to the Humber community. Here, we think practice is as important
as theory, so our programs involve lots of hands-on experience in facilities
that mirror the workplace. Our professors have extensive industry
experience and connections, as well as a genuine love of teaching.

4. IT Infrastructure Bridging Program
• Max. 15 week program
• For IT professionals with an IT, computer science or
engineering (computer, electronics, or electrical)
background
• Minimum five courses: Minimum 4 technical & 1 career
planning
• Job Search Support:
Employment Advice and Job Development

5. IT Infrastructure Bridging Program
Course Offerings (subject to change) for May 2020
http://newtocanada.humber.ca/bridging-
programs/mobile.html
All courses will be online
• Red Hat Certified System Administration
• Windows Server Operating System (optional)
• CCNA 1 - Routing and Switching
• IT Security (optional)
• VMware Certified Professional
• Technologies for Data Center (optional)
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Career PlanningNOTE: The offering of optional courses will
depend upon number of students enrolling in them.

6. IT Infrastructure Bridging Program
Job Search Support
• Career Planning Course – Resume and Cover letter customization;
Industry/Company research; Interview skills; Canadian workplace culture
and communications; Networking; ….
• Employment Advisor
• Job Developer

7. These may include a combination of these or more:
• One-on-one sessions (EA and JD)
• Small group job search activities (EA)
• Grad Panel (EA)
Job Search Support Activities

8. These may include a combination of these or more:
• Guest Speakers (possibly: Career Edge; Mentoring Partnership;
Employment Lawyer) [EA, JD, PC]
• Video Mock Interviews with a panel [EA, JD, PC]
• Employer Networking and Hiring Event [JD]
• Job postings in the closed LinkedIn Group [JD]
• Individual support in job applications;
interview preparation; follow-up
on applications. [EA, JD]
Students can participate in above activities even after program
completion.
Job Search Support Activities (cont’d.)

9. Sample Job Positions of IT Infrastructure
Students/Graduates
• Network Support / Network
Engr.
• Sr. Technical Support Engineer
• IT Network / System
Administrator
• Technical Support Engineer /
Officer / Specialist / Analyst
• IT Consultant / Senior Architect
• Consultant – Managed Services
• System Technical Specialist
• Epic Systems & Database
Admin.
• Information Security Analyst
• IT Security and Compliance
Analyst
• Tech. Support Rep. – Tier 2
(Cloud)
• IT Infrastructure Mgmt.
Technician
• Infrastructure Specialist
• Windows Migration Specialist
• Systems Support Specialist
• Application Support Analyst
• Jr. System Administrator
• VMware & Linux Administrator
• Linux Technician / Field
Services Technician
• IT Analyst; System Analyst
• IT Manager
• Sr. Network Consultant
• Network Support Specialist
• Manager – Chip Credit Cards
• Helpdesk Lead

10. Program Period:
Tuesday, May 19* – Monday, Aug 31*, 2020
Evenings (Two to four weekdays, 6:00 – 9:00/10:00 pm)*
AND Saturdays and/or Sundays (9:00 – 5:00 pm)*
17 hours per week or more in formal classes.
* Subject to change.
IT Infrastructure Program Hours
(Cohort 7 – May 2020)

11. Admissions Requirements
– Reside in Ontario
– Have not been in Canada for more than 5 years
– Be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or
refugee claimant, or an immigrant who have
become Canadian citizen
– Be eligible to work in Canada (work-permit, where
applicable)
– Do not have the highest level education from
Canada

12. Admissions Requirements (Cont’d.)
– Have a Canadian equivalency of a degree/diploma in
Computer Science or related from outside Canada
– Have previous work experience outside Canada in IT,
computer science or engineering (computer,
electronics or electrical)
– Do not have work experience in Canada at a level
commensurate with their skills and education
– Have English language proficiency at a Canadian
Language Benchmark (CLB) level 7/8
– PASS the Technical Skills Assessment and Interview

13. What else is needed from the student?
• Commitment to attend the program everyday.
• A positive attitude
• Systematic job search during and after the
program
• Patience – effective job search for professionals is
a process that takes time
• Team work - Interest in working as part of a
group, to share your experiences
• An open mind, flexibility, adaptability –
openness to constructive suggestions and
feedback – even if it means you have to
change your approach!

14. (A) YMCA Language Assessment
Centres
Five locations in Toronto
416.925.5462
Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment
(B) http://www.language.ca/en
Search for “Assessment”

15. Credential Evaluation
wes.org/ca
icascanada.ca
http://learn.utoronto.ca/international-
professionals/comparative-education-
service-ces
Comparative
Education Service,
U of T School of
Continuing
Studies

16. About the Technical Skills Assessment
• Multiple Choice Questions (with one or more than
one correct answer) and True and False.
• Tests your working knowledge mainly in computers,
networking and Windows / Linux operating system
• No commands in the exam.
• Online exam, about 45 mins.

17. Laptop Technical Specifications
• Intel i7 (Quad core – with serial number 7700 or
above)
• Microsoft Windows based operating system
• RAM: at least 16 GB (DDR4)
• Storage: at least 500 GB (SSD preferred)
• Make sure the laptop has a battery that lasts for the
duration of the class

18. Windmill Microlending (formally known as IAF) provides micro-loans to
immigrants in order to assist them in obtaining Canadian licensing, upgrading
or training
The loan can be used for:
– Living allowance during study time
– Other expenses related to Training and Certification
Financial Aid: A Loan from Windmill
http://windmillmicrolending.org

19. Financial Aid: A Loan under the Foreign
Credential Recognition Program of the
Government of Canada
• Access Community Capital Fund
(http://www.accessccf.com)
• Centre for Education & Training
(https://www.tcet.com/FCRloans)

20. Financial Aid: OBPAP – A Bursary Grant
The Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP)
is a one-time bursary of up to $5,000 available to internationally
trained professionals with financial need to tuition, books and
equipment costs.

21. OBPAP Bursary Eligibility
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-bridge-training-bursary
• The bridging program is approved by the relevant ministry of the
Ontario government
• Start/started between April 1, 2020 and Mar 31, 2021
• Enrolled in the bridging program and assessed to have financial
need by the institution offering the program
Not Eligible if you:
- have already received an OBPAP bursary in the past
- have previous study loans in default
- are receiving money from OSAP
- are receiving money from the Second Career program

22. OBPAP Bursary
Bursary for IT Infrastructure bridging program at Humber
College:
Includes most of the tuition fees
and
Additional few $100 for textbooks/equipment.
(yet to be confirmed with the ministry.)

23. OBPAP Bursary Application Process
• Applications for an OBPAP bursary are to be made in through
the college
• Application forms will be provided about a month into the
program
• Applications, along with relevant documents, must be
submitted within the deadline provided
• Program payment is required in full prior to OBPAP
application

24. Summer 2020 non-refundable
tuition deposit due
Within few days of
admissions offer
$250.00
Balance of Summer 2020 fees due* May 11, 2020 $Balance
Orientation/ Classes begin May 19, 2020
Last Day to Add optional courses May 25, 2020
Last Day to Withdraw for a Refund
Last Day to Drop optional courses
June 1, 2020
OBPAP Application Forms Issued#
3rd week of June
2020
Last Day to Withdraw Without
Academic Penalty
July 17, 2020
Last day of classes Aug 31, 2020
*All other costs, including transportation, books and other course materials are
the responsibility of the students.
# OBPAP bursary availability is dependent upon funds received from funding
ministry.
Important Dates
Total Fees:
Min. $2,014.50
$2,133.00
$2,370.00
$2,488.50
… …
NOTE: Dates are
subject to change.

25. Next Step – in Admissions Process
1. Register for information session
2. Attend information session
3. Submit documents
4. Attend technical skills test and interview
5. Accept Admissions Offer
6. Pay $250 tuition deposit (non-refundable)
7. Pay tuition fee balance
8. Attend Orientation – first day of program

26. Next Step – Submit Documents
(through the “Bridging Program Pre Registration System”)
1. Resume
2. Credential Evaluation
3. CLBA / IELTS – English language proficiency
4. Proof of Canadian citizenship / permanent
residency (PR)*# / Convention refugee claim
approval#
* Both sides of the PR Card; If PR card is not yet received,
then submit Landing Paper &
# a photo ID (e.g., passport, Ontario driving licence)

27. Program Completion & Graduation
1. At program completion, students attend a program
completion dinner – a networking opportunity too.
2. Students who successfully complete the program graduate
and they get a Humber College Certificate of Achievement
3. Graduates can attend Humber College Convocation

28. Program Benefits
• Instructors from the Profession / Industry
• Individual job search support – dedicated Employment
Advisor and Job Developer
• Mock interviews
• Part-time program (mainly evenings and weekends)
• Possible Bursary (OBPAP)
• Free/discounted software access
• TRIEC mentoring; Internship (Career Edge)
• Improved communications; confidence building
• Networking opportunities – with professionals in the field;
recruiters; employers
• Humber College Certificate
• Opportunity for employment in your field / related field
What value do you see in the program for yourself and .. ?

29. Other newcomer services:
Occupation Specific Language Training (FREE)
https://newtocanada.humber.ca/language-training/occupation-specific.html

30. Other Services (cont’d)
Humber Community Employment Services
http://ces.humber.ca/ Five locations:
• Brampton
• Central Etobicoke
• Jane and Wilson
• North Etobicoke
• St. Clair West

31. Questions and Answers
ONLINE
Upon registration for an information session, you will be invited
to join online for the Q & A session.
After going through these slides, make sure you attend the
Q & A session through an online video conference. Only after
attending this session, you will be allowed to upload your
documents in the registration portal.

32. Contact Information
For ongoing assistance:
Pritam Shrestha
Email: iti-mobile@humber.ca
Tel: 416-675-6622 ext. 5933
THANKYOU!