Registration has opened for Yukon First Nations students to register for a free virtual coding training program, access to local mentors, and the opportunity to seek an entry-level technology position upon graduation.
The program will last four months and will accommodate 25 students. The deadline to register is June 16, 2022, and the program will begin in July.
The program is being offered through a partnership between the Government of Yukon, Yukon First Nations Education Directorate, Yukon University, and ComIT, with the support of Google.
To learn more and register for the program, please visit ComIT.
The technology sector is growing within the Yukon, across Canada and around the world. This free coding training program will give Yukon First Nation students coding skills and an opportunity to fill positions in the Yukon’s technology sector. I encourage students interested in technology and coding to register. Thank you to Yukon University and ComIT for hosting this training and providing this opportunity for Yukon students.
Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai
This training opens the door to exciting possibilities for Yukon First Nations students. Thank you to our partners, the Government of Yukon, ComIT, and the Yukon First Nations Education Directorate, and the support of Google, for making this opportunity possible.
Yukon University President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Lesley Brown
We are excited to open the registration process for all Indigenous students looking to start a career in programming. We look forward to starting this new initiative along with the Government of Yukon and Yukon University to tackle the development of Tech talent with a financially accessible training program, benefiting the local communities and the Tech ecosystem.
Executive Director of ComIT Pablo Listingart
This virtual program is completely free for eligible candidates. Program eligibility includes:
- self-identify as Indigenous;
- be 15 years old or above;
- have the ability to study part-time (eight hours perweek);
- possess basic digital literacy skills; and
- have access to a computer and internet.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Damian Topps
Communications, Economic Development
867-667-5378
damian.topps@yukon.ca
Michael Vernon
Communications, Yukon University
867-332-4722
mvernon@yukonu.ca