Are you a refugee or displaced person in Canada looking to build or advance your career in technology?
Free training programs are currently accepting applications for eligible jobseekers interested in the AI & Data Analytics Program.
General Eligibility
Applicants generally must:
Be 18+
Have a high school diploma, GED, CAEC or equivalent
Have CLB 7–8 English for non-native English speakers
Be eligible to work full-time in Canada with a valid SIN
Be unemployed, underemployed, or facing financial barriers
Meet the applicable income and other program requirements
There is no cost to apply or participate.
Please note: Program availability and eligibility vary by location, and spaces are limited. Quebec residents are currently not eligible for these programs.
AI & Data Analytics
Best for: Candidates with previous IT, programming, data or analytics experience.
Technical requirements:
Practical experience or professional knowledge in R or Python, or Java, C# or C++
Experience with Excel and statistical concepts
Working knowledge or demonstrated interest in SQL
Understanding of machine learning through education or practical experience
Experience completing data-related or programming projects independently
The program covers Python, SQL, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, AI prompting, data visualization and data pipelines and includes industry-recognized certifications.
Program details:
Duration: 15 weeks
Format: Hybrid (Ontario and Nova Scotia)
Next Ontario start: November 30, 2026
End date: March 26, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EST
Certifications: Google AI Prompting Essentials + IBM Data Analyst Professional Certificate + specialization-aligned certification.
Our partner organization is continuously looking for suitable applicants. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity; however, please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
Skills Required
- Be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma, GED, CAEC, or equivalent
- CLB 7–8 English proficiency for non-native English speakers
- Eligible to work full-time in Canada with a valid SIN
- Be unemployed, underemployed, or facing financial barriers
- Meet applicable income and other program requirements
- Practical experience or professional knowledge in R, Python, Java, C#, or C++
- Experience with Excel and statistical concepts
- Working knowledge of or demonstrated interest in SQL
- Understanding of machine learning through education or practical experience
- Experience completing data-related or programming projects independently
- Be a refugee or displaced person in Canada
What We Do
Jumpstart Refugee Talent is an international, refugee-led non-profit organization dedicated to the economic inclusion of refugees, refugee claimants, and forcibly displaced individuals. Based in Canada, it supports these individuals in finding meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities that match their skills and qualifications, helping them achieve economic mobility and social integration through job placement, mentorship, and strategic advocacy with employers to empower the global refugee community.
