Helping immigrants with engineering training & credentials in Canada

According to federal government projections, engineers are expected to be in-demand, in most provinces and territories, in the years ahead.

What makes a Windmill loan unique?

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.

Loans up to $15,000

Fixed low-interest rate
as low as 6.7%

Zero loan processing fees

Success coaching support and mentorship program

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More than just a loan

As a Windmill client, you benefit from a range of services, at no additional cost!

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

How to become an engineer in Canada with an affordable loan from Windmill Microlending

To work as a licensed engineer (professional engineer or P. Eng) in Canada, you need to complete the licensing requirements of one of Canada’s provincial or territorial engineering regulators.

Financial support from Windmill can help you pay for the costs of these requirements and the engineer licensing process in Canada.

How Windmill Microlending can help you achieve your Canadian engineering career goals

Windmill is a Canadian charity offering skilled immigrants and refugees affordable loans to help you achieve career success. We support newcomers seeking work as an Aerospace engineer, Mechanical engineer, Electrical engineer, Civil engineer or Chemical engineer

Our impact on our clients

Over 3x

Growth in 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.

95%

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.

75%

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.


Map your pathway to becoming an engineer

Before you invest in an educational program, do your research into credential assessment or equivalence services to determine your educational pathway in Canada. Some national or provincial regulatory organizations (or associated organizations) require this as part of their licensing processes.

Here are some of the clients who benefited from a Windmill loan

Arriving in Canada from India in 2018, Anoopriya and her husband knew no one when they arrived. The start of their journey was hard, without familial support or credit history to rent an apartment. Anoopriya wanted to continue her career as a Software Engineer but realized she needed to upskill to enter the Canadian job market.

Arriving in Canada from India in 2018, Anoopriya and her husband knew no one when they arrived. The start of their journey was hard, without familial support or credit history to rent an apartment. Anoopriya wanted to continue her career as a Software Engineer but realized she needed to upskill to enter the Canadian job market.

Her Client Success Coach Joyce provided her with the motivation to pursue her course and look into suitable job opportunities. With no friends or family close by, Joyce’s words of support were much needed.

Anoopriya

Software Engineer

Looking for a better life, Clodia moved to Canada with seven years of experience in the civil engineering field. However, lack of Canadian experience and not having a Canadian designation made it hard to get back into her profession.

Clodia

Civil Engineer

Additional links and resources

Helpful information to support newcomer engineers on their career success journey in Canada.

Full list of engineering regulatory bodies for every province and territory in Canada.