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New Program for Youth Entering the Cyber Security Field – Youth Employment Services
April 24, 2023
Free
Hello!
My name is Renuka, I am a Career Counsellor with Youth Employment Services.
We have recently launched a new paid training program in the Cyber
Security field, and I wanted to connect with you as I thought it might be a
great fit for some of the youth that you work with. This will currently be our
second year of cohorts after the great success that the first year brought forth.
The Career Jumpstart: Cyber Security Analyst Project provides
youth with a supportive environment to obtain in-demand skills within the tech
industry and will help match young job seekers with the skills and connections
needed to fill this in-demand field, while also providing resources and
strategies to support the mental health of young workers. It is free for the learners (and they will receive a stipend to support their time in program).
We are currently looking for eager youth that fit the eligibility
requirements to be a part of this wonderful opportunity that YES has to offer,
and I was hoping you would share the flyer with any you thought might be a good fit for the program.
CJS: Cybersecurity Analyst Project will run from April 24th – August 5th, and
will feature 15 weeks of pre-employment skills, experiential learning opportunities, facilitated training, mental health resiliency focused sessions, job fairs, and more.
This program is funded by Employment Ontario’s Skills Development Fund and is created in partnership with IBM. Some financial supports available to learners. Successful participants will complete the program with the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate and be supported in their employment search.
Eligibility Requirements Include:
* Must be 29 years old or under
* Must have completed post-secondary education
* IT knowledge and experience is an asset
* Self-identify as benefiting from mental health resiliency focused supports
* Must have ability to commit to 15 weeks full time (Mon – Fri) in class/virtual training program starting April 24th
* Must have access to a stable WiFi connection
* Must reside or be willing to work within the GTA
* Must be eligible to work in Canada
* Must be a Canadian Citizen, PR, Convention Refugee, Refugee Claimant or have a pending PR application (open work permit, approved in principle)
* Must be highly motivated to participate
* Must NOT currently be employed or enrolled in education or other training
* Must NOT have previously completed a SDF funded program (Y2T/Y2TLE)
* Priority will be given to diverse populations and individuals self-identifying with a mental health disability
Please refer all interested clients to apply directly here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc843-GywWHAza4ybNd7bg4oNStZuePTXABghrSZ5_Xsqhc_A/viewform)
Also, see our program website for more details:
https://www.yes.on.ca/program/career-jumpstart-cybersecurity-analyst-project/
I have attached to this email the program flyer. If you have any
questions, please email me at any time.
Thank you,
Renuka
