Tech Training for Women

Program

Tech Training for Women Accelerated learning in a fast-growing industry.

Program starts: Mon Jan 13, 2025

Momentum’s Tech Training for Women program is committed to building opportunities for women in tech.

Collaborating with CITI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start, this IT skills development program prepares women for entry-level careers in the cloud. Offered at no cost, the program’s mission is to build local talent by providing AWS Cloud skills development and work placement opportunities to unemployed or underemployed populations. A background in technology is not required.

This program includes 12 weeks of intensive learning with assignments and labs to prepare learners to challenge the following certification exams:

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification
PCEP™ – Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals,
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

Learners will also receive job-specific training on building effective front-line support, troubleshooting, escalation, and task automation techniques. AWS re/Start also provides learners with professional skills including effective communication, collaboration, resume writing, and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and interviews.

Following graduation, Momentum will support participants in applying their newly acquired skills and connecting with employers.

What you will learn

Access free, in-person, skills-based training

Build skills aligned to AWS certification

Write basic Python/Bash scripts

Support Linux Operating Systems

Operate network infrastructures

Carry out troubleshooting

Connect with employers and start your career

Is this program right for you?

Do you qualify?

Open to women between the ages of 21 and 45
You live in Calgary and area (or if you are Indigenous, Inuit or Metis living in surrounding Treaty 7 territory)
Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident status
Minimum High School diploma or GED
Full-time availability to attend training Monday–Friday for the course duration (20 weeks)
Are unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours a week)
Have high levels of professionalism, self-motivated, and strong work ethic
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Motivated and committed to training and working in the IT field
Available to start a full-time job after course completion

Program dates upcoming

Program starts: Mon Jan 13, 2025

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