Cybersecurity Training and Work Integrated Learning Program
When & where
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Who it's for
- Post-secondary students
- Women+ and non-binary people
Certifications
- AZ900 Microsoft Certification
- SC900 Microsoft Certification
- AI900 Microsoft Certification
Providing women+ and non-binary post-secondary students with access to Microsoft cybersecurity training and certifications, mentorship, and experiential learning opportunities.
The rising number of cyber-attacks in Canada has dramatically increased the need for cybersecurity professionals. A recent study found that only 20% of cybersecurity workers in Canada identify as women+, and of those, only 25% identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC).
ICTC, in collaboration with Microsoft, Digital, and a select group of post-secondary institutions, have joined together to expand the pool of cybersecurity talent in Canada. This program provides women+ and non-binary post-secondary education students with access to mentorship, Microsoft training and certifications, and experiential learning opportunities—one of which is an up to 16-week paid work-integrated learning placement in cybersecurity.
- You are a woman+ or non-binary post-secondary education student at a partner post-secondary institution studying computer science, cybersecurity, or a related subject area, and are within 2 years of graduating.
- You are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or are a Protected Person conferred by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
- You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
1) Fill Out the Intake Form
Ensure you meet all three eligibility criteria listed above.
2) An ICTC representative will contact you with further instructions.
1) Mentorship and Access to Training
Upon acceptance of your application by an ICTC representative, you will be paired with a mentor and gain access to Microsoft courses and soft skills training.
2) Experiential Learning
Engage in practical learning through a WIL Digital placement, a capstone project, or practice cyber range.
3) Certification and Opportunities
After completing all courses, you can obtain a certification that enhances your employability.
Students that complete all components and show dedication in their participation will be invited to Ottawa for an all expenses paid trip where they will attend a special event by the Communications Security Establishment (CSE).
The training bundle for participants includes the following:
- AZ900 fundamentals in cloud security
- SC900 fundamentals in identity, security, and compliance
- AI900 fundamentals in artificial intelligence
- Access to ICTC's library of WIL e-Learning courses
- Experiential learning in one of the following formats: up to 16-week paid work-integrated learning placement in a position with relevance to cybersecurity, a capstone project, or access to cyber range labs
- A mentorship program to build networking and community
To learn more or for application assistance, please email @email.
"Upon joining the program, I was immediately able to recognize the gaps in my knowledge of the [cybersecurity] field and was also able to fill those gaps through the numerous resources and guides that the program has provided me with. I cannot thank ICTC enough for getting me started on my journey."
— Grace Kelly Osena, University of Calgary
"I am eternally grateful for the transformative experience this program has provided. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in cybersecurity, seeking to gain valuable work experience, refine their skills, and position themselves for long-term career success!"
— Hwany Kim, University of New Brunswick
"I loved meeting all the clever ladies, I felt like I was in a group of people who were just like me, such a rare gem of an experience."
— Crystal Parker, Dalhousie University
Partners
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Funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
