Empowering youth to succeed in a digital workplace.
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Introducing:
Building Bandwidth
In today’s job market, digital literacy and technology skills are more critical than ever. But not every young person has the tech savviness that employers demand—especially youth who are facing other barriers to employment. The Building Bandwidth program is dedicated to preparing youth 30 and under who are experiencing disability or mental health challenges to enter the workplace with the digital skills they need to succeed.
Free wrap-around support
Building Bandwidth can provide a wide range of supports to help you succeed in the digital workplace. With the involvement of the program facilitator, our team will create a personalized and flexible program for you that specifically addresses your unique needs and challenges. Typically, program support could include assistance such as:
Coaching to help you
overcome specific barriers
Mentorships by relevant
working professionals
Supports and
accommodations
that address your needs
Hands-on skills training
relevant to your interests
Guidance in your pursuit
of technology credentials
Help navigating
various career options
Job interview and
resume assistance
Program eligibility
Building Bandwidth is designed to help Nova Scotians aged 15 to 30 who are experiencing disability and/or mental health challenges. Participants are typically unemployed, under-employed, or seeking a career change. TEAM Work cooperative has extensive experience working with equity-deserving groups, including individuals experiencing disability.
Many Career Options
Building Bandwidth can prepare you to work in a wide range of careers that use digital tools. Some of these careers are higher-skill positions, such as software engineer, UX designer, web developer, network administrator, systems analyst, and programmer. But many career opportunities are more accessible, such as data entry clerk, social media assistant, help desk analyst, junior systems admin, junior database developer, and customer service representative.
Ready to kick start your
technology career?
If you’re eligible for Building Bandwidth and would like to learn more, complete the form below to express interest. After May 1st (when the program officially launches) a program coordinator will reach out to chat with you about your interest, your goals, and next steps.
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