
Immigrant Coding Online for Development in Employment (iCode)
Interested in working in Information Technology (IT)? Do you want to learn how to code computer languages? Are you an IT technician or a Computer Scientist looking to upgrade your professional skills, or a tech savvy person with an interest in coding? Then iCode is a great opportunity for you! This free (for those eligible) technical employment training program includes:
- English Language Course
Learn about IT business vocabulary, job search skills in Canada, and the Canadian workplace culture. This class component is 3 hours a week for 12 weeks.
- Technical Training Course
In this course, professional computer programmers will teach you to code computer languages for web and app development. This class component is 7 hours a week for 12 weeks.
- Practicum
After your language and technical training, you will have the opportunity to do an unpaid practicum with local employers, assisted by TIES. The practicum will give you Canadian working experience in IT and the opportunity to create professional networks! This is 20-hours a week for 12-weeks unpaid practicum.
This 6-month program will give you new skills and opportunities to improve your career path in the IT sector. The 1st Intake will learn NodeJS.
Eligibility
Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, and Naturalised Canadian Citizens
18+ years of age
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 4 or higher
Commitment to complete the 3-month English and technical training course and the 3-month practicum
Not receiving EI
Basic knowledge and use of keyboarding, Microsoft Office Applications, and Internet
Semester
First Intake Courses:
March 29, 2021 – June 24, 2021
First Intake Practicum:
July 2021 – October 2021 (dates will vary)
Second Intake Courses:
July 5, 2021 – October 7, 2021
Second Intake Practicum:
October 2021 – January 2022 (dates will vary)
Location
The English language course and the Technical Training course will be delivered online.
Cost
Free
No Registration Cost
Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
(Language Training)
6:00 – 9:00PM |
(Technical Training)
5:30 – 9:00PM |
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5:30 – 9:00PM |
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