Teams at Jumpstart Refugee Talent

A four-month, tuition-free online bridging program for refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced persons in Canada. Participants develop workplace communication, intercultural communication, teamwork, interviewing, presentation, confidence, and professionalism skills through practical projects and virtual sessions. Successful participants receive a Professional Development Award and career coaching. Eligibility includes post-secondary education outside Canada, residence in Ontario, and minimum English proficiency.

Supports daily office operations through visitor reception, communications, document preparation, calendar and meeting coordination, records management, bookkeeping assistance, purchasing, vendor communication, data entry, and administrative reporting. Maintains organized office spaces and confidential information while improving administrative procedures and supporting multiple departments and special projects.

Participate in a 15-week hybrid training program covering IT support, networking, cloud fundamentals, operating systems, cybersecurity basics, and AI essentials. The program is designed for beginners and includes Google IT Support Professional and Google AI Essentials certificates. Applicants must meet Canadian eligibility, education, language, employment, and income requirements.