What it is
The Arrival to FinTech Ready (AFR) program prepares newcomers to Canada for careers in blockchain and financial technology.
The program is divided into multiple parts:
1. Upon application, you may be selected to participate in an interview conducted by ICTC’s research team.
2. Should you be selected as a participant to the AFR program, you will then take a three-week ICTC course in FinTech, as well as orientation to Canadian business practices.
3. If selected to move forward from there, you will complete a three semester Blockchain certificate program at George Brown College.
4. As part of the George Brown College curriculum, you will compete a 360-hour paid work placement with an Ontario employer. This will provide you with practical work integrated learning experience.
Ontario
August 2020 - August 2021
Why it matters
The AFR program upskills newcomers in Ontario to help prepare for a career in blockchain, a booming industry, being used more and more predominantly in financial services, cryptocurrency, and supply chain management. The median salary across blockchain-based industry is roughly $113,000.
Who is eligible
| Residency status in Ontario: | Newcomer |
| Permanent Resident | |
| Refugee | |
| Employment status: | Legally entitled to work in Canada |
| Unemployed or underemployed | |
| Education: | Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field |
| Language level CLB7 or higher |
To apply, email us at AFR@ICTC-CTIC.ca
