Project Funder

An Ontario Bridge Training Program for Internationally Trained Individuals Funded by

YWCA Hamilton strengthens women's and girls' voices, broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and

provides essential and meaningful services that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable communities.

Project Lead

Program Partner

Canada’s largest online resource for Environmental jobs, training

and certification

# 1 College in the GTHA – 2012-2013 Student KPI

Building Healthy Communities

“ICTC is pleased to support YWCA Hamilton’s Bridging to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program that helps internationally educated and trained professionals to integrate and secure a career in Canada’s ICT sector. YWCA makes use of ICTC’s online modules and the innovative way those have been adapted into the program curriculum are encouraging. ICTC seeks to leverage diversity and inclusion as important to address the critical need for skilled workers in ICT; we are enthused that our tools have been put to such good use toward this goal.”

Program Supporter

Professional Systems for Professional People

Leader Among IT Staffing Agencies

Connecting People and Information Technology

One community for all

Program Supporter

Community Training Solutions

Find Work. Feel Good.

”Networking ethically is the key to success when looking for advancement or career opportunities. When I spoke at Mohawk College, I met an incredible group of talented men and women. I encouraged them to keep in touch and to use “leverage” to achieve their goals.” - Donna Messer

Program Supporter

Alternative Education Opportunities for Youth

Your Voice in Business

Program Supporter

Need a job? We can help.

City of Hamilton, Career Development Centre

Program Supporter

A Canadian national greeting service that provides free services to over 500 communities throughout Canada.

Learning for Life

Our Bridging Program• Assessment of Education and Language Skills for the Workplace• Technical Skills Upgrading:

• ICT: 6 College-level courses • Environment: 5 College-level courses

• Professional Development:• On-line webinars

• Job Search Preparation & Coaching– Resume, Interview, Job Search, Job Maintenance, Workplace Legislation

in Canada, Licensing and Accreditation• Soft Skills Development (Group & Individual Coaching)

– Cultural Norms and Business Etiquette– Communication and Assertiveness– Requirements and Expectations for the sector/occupation

• Workplace Exposure: internships, placements, job trials, mentoring• Links to Employment Opportunities

Program Statistics • Gender Participation:

• Females: 33% • Males: 67%

• Age Groups:• Less than 29 years: 12%• 29 to 45 years: 76%• Over 45 years: 12%

• Years of Experience in Occupation• Less than 5 years: 31%• 6 to 10 years: 37%• 11 to 20 years: 24%

• Over 21 years: 7%

Bridging Events

Community Meeting

Bridging Events

Community Meeting

Bridging Events

Environmental Consortium

Bridging Events

Environmental Consortium

Bridging Events

Popup Event

Bridging Events

Bridging Graduation 2013

Bridging Events

Bridging Graduation 2013

Bridging Events

Bridging Graduation 2013

Final Notes

Do like to know more about? You may call:

Jean Visca, Career Development Specialist

905-522.9922 ext 150or email:bridging@ywcahamilton.org