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If an education from Saskatchewan Polytechnic can help you achieve career success in Canada, Windmill can help you afford it.
Windmill Microlending is a Canadian non-profit offering low-interest career loans to help newcomers pay for the education they need to succeed in Canada. Since 2005, Windmill has supported over 15,000 immigrants and refugees to overcome underemployment and succeed in their careers.
We partner with institutions to help their members cover costs of tuition, accreditation, relocation and living costs. Our affordable loans are designed to meet the unique needs of immigrant clients, who often cannot access mainline credit, by providing a fixed interest rate that is lower than other financing options.
The WES Gateway Program has partnered with Windmill Microlending to provide financial support to program participants and help them achieve their educational and professional goals. A WES Gateway Program credential evaluation report can help participants continue their education, become licensed in their field or take the next step in their career in Canada.
Our loans offer two years of interest-only payments and up to three years of
principal + interest payments depending on the length of your career plan.
As a Windmill client, you benefit from a range of services, including:
One-on-one coaching to support you on your career path
Career and educational resource supports
Financial planning and budgeting tools
The Windmill Mentorship Program
Exclusive access to our Community Success Hub
On average, clients triple their income
Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. Windmill helps our clients return to their trained profession to boost their income by over 3 times.
Historical repayment rate
Our affordable loans and repayment structure support clients like you. The impressive rate of repayment showcases our client's determination and the impact of their success.
Decrease in unemployment
As our borrowers take their next steps, employment opportunities soar upon loan repayment, marking the start of a remarkable journey and booming economy.
Ebrahim is a lawyer from Syria who arrived in Canada as a refugee in 2015. Unfortunately, the Syrian civil war frustrated his dreams to start a career in his home country. However, in Canada, he wanted to take advantage of the many available opportunities. Before starting the licensing process in Canada, Ebrahim had his legal education credentials evaluated. He needed to complete eight law school courses –a long and expensive process. Ebrahim was worried because money was tight, but luckily, he found out about Windmill. He applied, and his loan was approved in a week. Once Ebrahim finishes school, his main goal is to practice law in Ontario.
Ebrahim
Lawyer | Kitchener
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