The Cultural Understanding and Empowering Women in IT Program

Re-establish your career the right way. Learn more about how this program empowers newcomer women in IT, like you, relaunch their careers in Canada.

Your Network Starts Here

We’d like to be the first to welcome you to your new start. The Cultural Understanding and Empowering Women in IT (cueWIT) program is designed to propel your career path as you re-enter the workforce, in a Canadian setting.

We understand that transitioning back into the workforce isn't a sprint, it’s a marathon. Our program provides internationally trained IT professionals with a range of resources to support you every step of the way.

Your global skills, paired with our training in civic and cultural engagement, will give you a powerful perspective to become an asset in the Canadian workforce and re-ignite your career.

Reignite Your Career

What You Can Expect

Over a period of three months, you will experience top-tier mentorship, coaching, and training in civic participation and cultural engagement as they relate to the Canadian workplace. The cueWIT program will guide you in discovering opportunities to re-enter the workforce with confidence.

You will benefit from:

Training in Civic Participation and Cultural Encounters
Opportunities to make industry connections
Mentorship and coaching from industry leaders
Access to opportunities within the IT industry

Your Learning Path

Hear it from our participants

“My strengths have been reinforced and I now understand the tools and techniques
to effectively connect with other professionals in my field, Gracias!”

Mayra Valdivia

Bolivia

“This program has empowered and helped me understand the Canadian workplace culture better in terms of professional expectations and communicating clearly with the right words! Shukra!”

Lamia Al Thiab

Iraq

"This program helped me learn more about the importance of civic participation in Canada. The networking sessions with mentors helped me connect with amazing people. Listening to the stories of successful immigrant women has inspired and helped me realize the possibility of reaching my goals!"

Ghazal Fouladfard

Iran

“This program has helped me find my unique voice.”

Gloria Rhwabahirya

Burundi

‘’This has been a great program for meeting positive people and it has given
me the motivation to be confident in my abilities!”

Tatyana Yarushin

Moldova

“I feel empowered with clearer ideas on how to be of professional value to Canadian
employers, by my marketing my unique international skills confidently in the right
language irrespective of my gender. Tanumet!”

Aeda Abuzreba

Libya

"I have to deeply thank the entire team of professionals who supported us on this Program. It was an enriching experience and a great opportunity for integration. This has challenged me in a positive way, and also given me a clearer picture and better understanding of the Canadian labor market. I can now speak about my skills confidently. Thank you so much"

Doris Garcia

Venezuela

“This program has helped build my self-confidence and grow my professional network.
It has helped me understand how I can be of value to potential employers.
I am grateful to have been part of the program. Obrigado!”

Bianca Amaral Dia

Brazil

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