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 Junior IT Analyst 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.
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Junior IT Analyst
Best for: Beginners looking to start a career in IT.
Technical requirements:
Basic computer skills
Comfortable using email, the internet and common computer applications
No previous IT experience required
No prior IT certification required
You will learn IT support, networking, cloud fundamentals, operating systems and cybersecurity basics. The program includes the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and Google AI Essentials Certificate.
Program details:
Duration: 15 weeks
Format: Hybrid (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia)
Next Start Date: November 30, 2026
End date: March 26, 2027
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM EST
Certifications: Google IT Support Professional Certificate + Google AI Essentials Certificate
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 at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma, GED, CAEC, or equivalent
- Have CLB 7–8 English proficiency if English is not the applicant’s first language
- Be eligible to work full-time in Canada with a valid SIN
- Be a refugee or displaced person in Canada
- Be unemployed, underemployed, or facing financial barriers
- Meet applicable income and other program requirements
- Have basic computer skills and comfort using email, the internet, and common computer applications
- No previous IT experience or certification required
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.
