Congratulations to the graduates of our three programs: * Bridging to Employment dedicated to Internationally Trained Professionals * S.I.S.T.E.R. for young women * BizSmarts dedicated to entrepreneurs This slideshow present more details about Bridging to Employment program

2. Project Funder
An Ontario Bridge Training Program for
Internationally Trained Individuals Funded by

3. YWCA Hamilton strengthens women's and girls' voices,
broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and
provides essential and meaningful services that promote
safe, inclusive, and equitable communities.
Project Lead

4. Program Partner
Canada’s largest online resource
for Environmental jobs, training
and certification
# 1 College in the GTHA – 2012-
2013 Student KPI
Building Healthy Communities
“ICTC is pleased to support YWCA Hamilton’s
Bridging to Information and Communications
Technology (ICT) program that helps internationally
educated and trained professionals to integrate and
secure a career in Canada’s ICT sector. YWCA makes
use of ICTC’s online modules and the innovative way
those have been adapted into the program
curriculum are encouraging. ICTC seeks to leverage
diversity and inclusion as important to address the
critical need for skilled workers in ICT; we are
enthused that our tools have been put to such good
use toward this goal.”

5. Program Supporter
Professional Systems for
Professional People
Leader Among IT Staffing Agencies
Connecting People and
Information Technology
One community for all

6. Program Supporter
Community Training Solutions
Find Work. Feel Good.
”Networking ethically is the key to success
when looking for advancement or career
opportunities. When I spoke at Mohawk
College, I met an incredible group of talented
men and women. I encouraged them to keep
in touch and to use “leverage” to achieve
their goals.” - Donna Messer

7. Program Supporter
Alternative Education
Opportunities for Youth
Your Voice in Business

8. Program Supporter
Need a job? We can help.
City of Hamilton, Career
Development Centre

9. Program Supporter
A Canadian national greeting
service that provides free services
to over 500 communities
throughout Canada.
Learning for Life

10. Our Bridging Program
• Assessment of Education and Language Skills for the Workplace
• Technical Skills Upgrading:
• ICT: 6 College-level courses
• Environment: 5 College-level courses
• Professional Development:
• On-line webinars
• Job Search Preparation & Coaching
– Resume, Interview, Job Search, Job Maintenance, Workplace
Legislation in Canada, Licensing and Accreditation
• Soft Skills Development (Group & Individual Coaching)
– Cultural Norms and Business Etiquette
– Communication and Assertiveness
– Requirements and Expectations for the sector/occupation
• Workplace Exposure: internships, placements, job trials, mentoring
• Links to Employment Opportunities

11. Program Statistics
• Gender Participation:
• Females: 33%
• Males: 67%
• Age Groups:
• Less than 29 years: 12%
• 29 to 45 years: 76%
• Over 45 years: 12%
• Years of Experience in Occupation
• Less than 5 years: 31%
• 6 to 10 years: 37%
• 11 to 20 years: 24%
• Over 21 years: 7%

12. Bridging Events
Community Meeting

13. Bridging Events
Community Meeting

14. Bridging Events
Environmental Consortium

15. Bridging Events
Environmental Consortium

16. Bridging Events
Popup Event

17. Bridging Events
Bridging Graduation 2013

18. Bridging Events
Bridging Graduation 2013

19. Bridging Events
Bridging Graduation 2013

20. Final Notes
Do like to know more about?
You may call:
Jean Visca, Career
Development Specialist
905-522.9922 ext 150
or email:
bridging@ywcahamilton.org