INCLUSIVE FUTURES: 
NEWCOMER WOMEN WORKFORCE INITIATIVE

Preparing newcomer women for employment in the tech sector

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***Applications for the Inclusive Futures program are now closed, as our cohort is fully enrolled. Thank you for your interest.***

Inclusive Futures is a workforce development program for 20 newcomer women with international IT education and limited or no Canadian IT work experience. This program prepares participants for employment in Canada’s technology sector. Participants are expected to commit approximately 8-12 hours per week, including weekends, during the program delivery.

Program Highlights:

• 2 weeks of hybrid, employer-informed employability training (Mississauga – Sussex Centre) aligned with IT labour market needs
• Short-term, industry-recognized micro certifications
• Personalized coaching and career portfolio development
• Industry mentorship opportunities
• Mock Interviews with employers
• Employer engagement events and career fairs
• Wraparound supports to reduce systemic barriers (transportation, coaching, certification support)

• Newcomer woman living in Toronto, Mississauga or Brampton
• Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen or Convention Refugee (less than 10 years in Canada)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (Valid Work Permit)
• Obtained IT education (post-secondary degree, diploma or bachelor’s)
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of international experience
• Currently unemployed, underemployed or working outside IT
• Language proficiency CLB level 7

Eligible applicants must also complete a suitability interview with Achev before being considered for the program. Space is limited to 20 participants only.

Funded by RBC.