Global Talent Loans

Global Talent Loans provide financial support for your training program and offer employment services to help you succeed in the job market. This includes personalized career coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, and job search support—all designed to unlock your career potential and help you secure meaningful employment in Canada.

Applying for Global Talent Loans is simple. Once you’ve identified an eligible training program, complete the loan application form available on our website: Apply Here. If you meet the eligibility criteria, your application will be processed, and you’ll be connected with employment services to support your career goals. If this sounds like you, please enroll here:
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Yes, there is a maximum loan amount you can request, which varies depending on the type of training program you choose. We aim to provide adequate funding to ensure financial barriers do not hinder your career development. For questions, please contact us at globaltalentloans@issbc.org or call 778-372-6609.

Unfortunately, Global Talent Loans do not cover language training programs. However, ISSofBC offers other resources and programs to support language learning for newcomers. Please visit LINC Language Program for more information

No, Global Talent Loans are specifically designed for newcomers who have completed post-secondary education outside Canada. International students studying in Canada are not eligible for this loan program. However, our team can refer you to other ISSofBC programs that may be available.

The Global Talent Loans program accepts applications on an ongoing basis, with no specific deadline. However, we recommend applying as soon as you identify an eligible training program to ensure a timely review and processing of your loan request. If this sounds like you, please enroll here: Enrollment Form.

Interest Rates

We help you to access low-cost loan funding from $1,000 to $30,000 to advance your career in Canada.

• Low interest: Prime + 0% (for the most up-to-date prime rate, please look at Vancity’s Prime Rate)
• No early repayment penalties to save your interest cost
• Multiple loans available
• Loan approval within 5-7 business days

Loans can help cover the costs of:

• Evaluation of credentials
• Short-term training (less than 2 years)
• Examination fees
• Membership fees
• Books and course materials (including laptop and software for training)
• Other uses to help you in your career goals

We provide information about recredentialing or retraining for a specific occupation, such as:

• Healthcare: Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Nurse, Psychologist
• Engineering: Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager, Architect, Geologist
• Legal: Lawyer, Immigration Consultant, Paralegal, Notary Public
• Business: Accountant, Financial Analyst, Business Analyst Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator, HR, Purchaser, Custom Broker, Freight Forwarder, Real Estate Agent, Financial Advisor, Insurance Agent
• IT: Software Developer, Web Developer, Web and App Designer, UX/UI Designer, Digital Marketing, System Analyst, System Administrator, QA Analyst, Data Scientist, Artificial Intelligent, Game Developer, Game Designer
• Education: K-12 Teacher, ECE Teacher, Instructor, ESL Teacher, Education Assistant
• Social Service: Social Worker, Employment Counsellor, Case Manager, Translator