What we offer
Intakes for TechWomen are now closed as of April 2022, and we are no longer accepting applications for this program. If you are a client interested in employment and skills training services, please see our other employment programs – issbc.org/service-types/find-work
- introductory web development and web design
- technical language skills to work in the digital industry
- job readiness and soft skills training
- connections to job shadow and tech volunteer opportunities
- networking with women in tech and connections to mentors
With woman-centered curriculum that addresses the specific training needs of newcomer women, TechWomen puts participants on the path to a career in BC’s tech sector.
You can join if you:
- Are a landed immigrant, caregiver (with open work permit), refugee claimant or naturalized citizen
- Are a woman
- Have CLB level 6 or higher
- Have basic computer skills
- Are interested in pursuing a career in tech
Locations Available
Activites
- Action planning to identify career goals for training focus
- 100 hours of language training (8 weeks) to learn vocabulary and communication for tech industry
- 5-10 weeks of part-time coding and design classes including introduction to web development
- 8-week practicum component with opportunities to put new tech skills to practice
This program has been supported with a grant from the Canadian Women’s Foundation and its partners, as well as contributions from Startland, CodeCore, Lighthouse Labs and Emily Carr University.
Career Development
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Success Story
Newcomer engineer jump-starts her tech career
Even with an engineering degree and some IT work experience, Prachi had little luck finding a relevant job. But joining a unique ISSofBC program that provided a combination of skills training and job readiness coaching saw her successfully employed five days after completing the program.
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