Bridging Programs provide Internationally trained individuals with the opportunity to upgrade skills to meet employment requirements for employment in Canada. · Bridging to Information Communication Technology (ICT) · 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 Program
•Informational Technology &Communications Program

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

3. WWhhaatt iiss BBrriiddggiinngg ttoo EEmmppllooyymmeenntt??
 For internationally educated professionals (IEP) who have
education and experience in Environment or Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) sectors outside Canada.
 Bridge skill gaps and requirements necessary to access
employment in their field.
 YWCA Hamilton works with multiple stakeholders to place
IEP as volunteers/interns/PT/FT

4. Eligibility
 Minimum 3 years post-secondary education in
Environmental or Information and Communications
Technology fields obtained overseas (with availability
of diploma / degree /certificates)
 No education and experience in Environment or ICT
sectors in Canada.
 Minimum 2 years experience overseas
 CLB7 or equivalent
 Legally entitled to work in Canada

5. Environmental Program Structure
The Environmental Program includes the following modules:
 Mohawk College Credit Courses – 5 credit courses;
address technical / Canadian aspects of environmental
education
 CAPE Renewable Energy Modules – 5 online seminars;
address green power as a source of electricity; each online
seminar is approx. 1 hour in length

6. Environmental Program Structure
The Environmental Program includes the following modules:
 CAPE Job Search Modules – 4 online seminars; address
LMI and job search techniques
 ECO Canada Webinars– sector-specific issues
 YWCA Support – address job search issues individually

7. Participant Path - Environmental Bridging
Program

8. ICT Program Structure
ICT Program includes the following modules:
 Mohawk College Credit Courses – 6 credit courses; address
technical / Canadian aspects of ICT education
 ICTC Modules – 3 online seminars; address green power as
a source of electricity; each online seminar is approx.1 hour
in length
 YWCA Modules – address job search issues; in-class; 2.5
hour sessions

9. Participant’ Path on Information &
Communication Technology Bridging Program

10. One-on-one Support
Employment & Career Planning Support
Work Exposure Placement

11. YWCA Job Readiness Modules
 Job Search Techniques
 Resumes and Cover Letters
 Interview Skills
 Workplace Culture

12. Questions