FINtech Careers Training Program - Information Session

WHAT IS FINTech CAREERS?

FINtech Careers, a Manpower Alberta Program, is a no-cost government-funded training program, designed in partnership with ReTrain Canada and SAIT to provide technology-driven training to Albertan professionals pivoting into the Financial Services and Fintech sector.

Funded by the Alberta Ministry of Labour & Immigration.

Important facts about FINtech Careers:

• The program is entirely government-funded with zero cost to the participants
• FINtech Careers is offered in Calgary, Alberta
• Courses are taught and provided by ReTrain Canada and SAIT
• All certifications and micro-credentials are industry-recognized

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM?

Manpower’s FINtech Careers Program Includes:

• Emerging Technologies in Digital Banking
• Cybersecurity Basics
• Certificates in one of 3 core training streams:
• Customer Service
• Financial Services Representative
• Bookkeeping Administrator

FINtech Careers Training Program Structure:

• 2 weeks of Employment Preparation Training with Manpower
• 8 weeks of Occupational Skills Training with ReTrain Canada or SAIT
• Up to 4 weeks of unpaid work experience
• 3-month access to job placement assistance

To Join FINtech Careers Training You Must Be:

• 18 years of age or older and out of the secondary school system for more than 1 year
• A current resident of Alberta
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Have a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) of 7 or greater
• Unemployed or EI eligible & contact Manpower to define eligibility
• EI eligible view GOA site for details
• Be ready, willing, and able to commit to full-time training and employment