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YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO | EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Fast Track Tech Jobs

(formerly known as Bridge to Cloud Computing & Big Data)

Fast Track Tech Jobs is a professional bridging program offered in collaboration between the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Employment Ontario and Seneca College.

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About the Program

This 12-16 week bridging program is a condensed and modern skills development approach for internationally trained professionals looking for career opportunities within the cloud and data science sector. This program not only covers pre-employment and essential skills in Canada, but also the hands-on technical training that helps in shaping careers in the cloud computing and big data industry. This program is for anyone living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Important Program Information

Why Choose This Program

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

Eligibility

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

Learning Mode

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

Program Length

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.

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Current status in Canada

Have you been living in Canada for less than 5 years?

Do you have a language proficiency of Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 7 or higher?

Do you have international (outside of Canada) post-secondary education in IT/ cloud computing/data analysis?

Do you have international (outside of Canada) work experience in IT/cloud computing /data analysis?

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Additional Program Details

Scope of learning

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

Program Fee

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.

Eligibility

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

Next Group/Cohort

January 2024
March 2024
June 2024
October 2024
January 2025

In partnership with:

YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO

Fast Track Tech Jobs

For more information about this program or to register please call (416) 741-8714 or email Bridge.BCCD@YMCAGTA.ORG