Information & Technology Bridging Program

Information & Tech Program

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Information & Technology Bridging Program

The Information & Technology Bridging Program is specialized training tailored for foreign-trained IT professionals. Participants receive a 16-week technical and soft skills training conducted jointly at CCIS and SAIT, followed by a 10-week internship at esteemed local IT firms. We help foreign-trained IT professionals in successfully transitioning into the Canadian IT industry by equipping them with current technical and soft skills, along with valuable Canadian work experience.

*** Now accepting current Employment Insurance (EI) recipients and those who received EI within the past 5 years. Applications for non-EI clients are now closed. ***

26-week Program Starts August 19, 2024: Program Flyer currently being updated and will be published here very soon.

To register for our information session, please submit your resume to the Program Manager and complete the ONLINE INTAKE FORM HERE.

July 9, 16, 23, 30

August 6, 13

All sessions: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: all sessions are remote via MS Teams

Join us to learn about the program details and submit your formal application afterward!

***Only those who pass the intake stage will receive an invitation.

  • Born outside of Canada, currently a resident of Calgary, and either a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen.
  • Possess prior foreign education and experience in the IT sector.
  • A current Employment Insurance (EI) recipient or have received EI benefits within the last five years.
  • Currently unemployed or underemployed, and can demonstrate active job search efforts.
  • Able to commit to full-time training that leads to full-time employment in the IT sector.

***These criteria serve as guidelines and are not exhaustive; final decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

  • Monday – Friday | 8 AM – 3 PM | In-person
  • SAIT Training – 7 Weeks:
    • IT Business Analysis  
    • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals  
    • Data Concepts 
    • Introduction to Python Program  
    • Programming with Python  
    • Digital Solutioning 
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  • CCIS Training – 9 Weeks
  • Internship – 10 Weeks

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