Helping skilled immigrants with information technology (IT) training & credentials in Canada
In Canada, newcomer IT and tech professionals are expected to have plenty of career opportunities open to them in the years to come.
In Canada, newcomer IT and tech professionals are expected to have plenty of career opportunities open to them in the years to come.
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, at no additional cost!
Employers across Canada are looking for talent in big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, robotics as well as in traditional technology roles, such as systems analyst, software developers, database analyst, programmer and support technician.
Windmill Microlending can provide the financial support you need to pay for the costs of coding bootcamps, cybersecurity training courses, professional development programs and online learning modules.
Windmill is a Canadian charity offering skilled immigrants and refugees affordable loans to help you achieve career success. We support newcomers seeking to license in many fields of IT, including .NET developer, cybersecurity, software engineer, computer programmer, database administrator, computer network technician and business analyst.
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.
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.
For immigrants and refugees to Canada wanting to work in IT or tech, it’s important to always think about strengthening your skills and knowledge. If you already hold a degree in computer science, you may consider a graduate degree or learning additional programming languages. You can do that through online learning modules and virtual bootcamps. Focus on skills that are in demand like Python, cloud technologies or programs focused on big data.
There are numerous education pathways you can explore to make yourself more competitive in the Canadian job market. IT, tech or digital marketing roles are not regulated professions in Canada so education requirements vary by employer and by position. Download one of our education pathways for IT or tech professionals today.
For Navjit, moving from India to Canada was an easy decision. However, not understanding the Canadian job market proved to be difficult for this IT professional.
Navjit, an IT professional from India, moved to Canada in 2015 with six years of experience handling hardware related issues, writing documentation and optimizing system performance. However, not understanding the Canadian job market proved to be difficult for him.
Navjit realized he needed to update his professional knowledge and found a bridging program, but he didn’t have much money at the time. With Windmill’s help, Navjit paid for the program, and today, he works at one of the three largest banks in Canada.
“Even though I had various IT certifications from India and several years of experience in my field, having Canadian credentials is extremely important to get a job.”
Navjit
DevOps Specialist
Arriving in Canada from Mexico City in 2015, Victor was feeling uncertainty and stress about the direction of his career and life. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, he began re-evaluating his career goals but the costs of re-training were holding him back from making a change. When Victor first heard about affordable loans through Windmill Microlending, he says it sounded too good to be true – but in this case – it was true.
Victor
Cybersecurity Specialist
Charitable number - 862367182RR0001
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