Digital Connect Program
Umoja Digital Connect Program with PICS is an exciting FREE 11-week program that supports the visible minority newcomer women with IT experience, to help build the foundations for employment success in a rewarding career.
Principal Objectives:
- Digital Connect Program is free, you only need your name to register
- Build your confidence in a supportive and encouraging environment
- It is a way to familiarize yourself with the Canadian workplace and culture
- Receive coaching and guidance in employment-related areas
- Learn key online job search skills
- Learn networking skills
- Increase confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Gain valuable unpaid work experience
Participants must be:
- Newcomer women from a minority background
- Experienced in basic computer use
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
- Able to follow instructions and have basic English skills
Program structure:
1. Workshops
- Group based Digital Connect and employability workshops (resumé, cover letter, portfolio, interviews, networking)
- Assessments (development of career, personality, skills, interests and values)
- Personal development (build on self-esteem, effective communication, problem-solving, Canadian workplace culture and time management skills
2. Mentorship & Coaching
- Mentorship from a placement specialist
- One to one job search support
- Weekly guidance, support and encouragement
- Weekly goal setting and action planning
- Weekly guidance on building a resume
- Build and practice networking skills
- Unpaid Work Placement Opportunities
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Develop key skills in workplace culture
- Improve career and employment prospects
- Identify compatibility with the area of industry
Sessions are held every Wednesday & Thursday 10am- 12pm for 9 weeks online with cohort start dates as follows:
2024 COHORT DATES
- JANUARY 3, 2024
- MARCH 8, 2024
- MAY 31, 2024
- AUGUST 23, 2024
Register for an information session now by clicking HERE
OR contact us:
12725 80th Avenue, Surrey, BC
604.596.7722 | 604.581.5574
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