About the Program

Uplift – Women in Specialized Technology Reskilling Training Program in Eastern Ontario Registration is Open – APPLY NOW!

The YWCA Canada’s Uplift Program provides women and non-binary people the opportunity to enhance and acquire skills and knowledge to enter the information and cybersecurity field through certification training with a provincially recognized educational institution and supports related to job development and pre-employment skills. Training fees for participants are covered by FedDev Ontario. The YWCA Canada Uplift staff will assist program participants to achieve better employment and navigate traditionally male-dominated workplaces.

PROGRAM START DATE: May 30, 2022

Eligibility Criteria

Women (cisgender or transgender) or non-binary
Bachelor’s Degree, diploma, or relevant experience
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident residing in Ottawa, Peterborough, Kingston, Cornwall
Canadian Language Benchmark levels 7-8
Must have IT, Science, Engineering, Criminology, Psychology, Business, HR, or Finance background or transferable skills/work experience
Able to commit to a part-time 18-week training program, May to September, 10 hours a week; program will require participants to complete the 5 core and 3 elective specialty curated courses
Personal laptop (referrals for loan available)

Benefits and Gains

You will obtain an Information and Cyber Security Management Advanced Certificate, from The University of Ottawa – Professional Development Institute
Instructors include industry experts with application and implementation experience
Become familiar with the technical core competencies that cybersecurity employers are looking for in employees to fast-track employment
Essential skills training for employment and job-readiness
Develop an understanding of employer expectations and labour market trends in cybersecurity
Hands-on experience with real work projects
Improved earning potential

For more information, please contact the Uplift Program Team Staff at: