Empowering Canada’s Future Technology Professionals
Subsidized tech bootcamps for individuals from underrepresented communities in Canada.
What is Code to Career?
Code to Career is a national skilling initiative that subsidizes Software Engineering bootcamps to provide training to individuals in Canada who have been historically and currently are underrepresented in the tech sector.
This program is powered by the dynamic partnership between Canada Learning Code and BrainStation and is funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada.
Code to Career aims to train 800 people in Canada through Software Engineering Bootcamps.
“Canada’s economic growth depends on a robust and adaptable workforce that can thrive in high-growth sectors. We want to make sure workers can gain the skills required to seize new opportunities.”
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Subsidized Coding
Bootcamp
Software Engineering Bootcamp
Learn in-demand skills and launch a new career as a Software Engineer with this intensive software engineering bootcamp.
The next program is starting November 26th, 2024.
Please note, the Code to Career initiative is running dedicated cohorts that are separate from any offerings found on BrainStation’s website.
Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
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Will I learn full-stack development in BrainStation's Software Engineering bootcamp?
BrainStation's Software Engineering bootcamp is designed to give students hands-on experience in full-stack development.
As one of the world's leading coding bootcamps, the Software Engineering bootcamp is an intensive, project-based learning experience, where students learn software engineering and work on real-world web applications and sites, including front-end and back-end development work.
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Will I earn a Software Engineering diploma from this coding bootcamp?
Yes, when you complete the Software Engineering bootcamp, you will earn a BrainStation Software Engineering diploma, which can boost your LinkedIn profile and resume, helping you stand out when applying for jobs in software engineering, full-stack web development, and more.
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What kind of backgrounds do people have that take this coding bootcamp?
Once admitted to BrainStation's Software Engineering program, you can expect to learn alongside like-minded, ambitious professionals who have taken the step to transform their skills for a new career as a full-stack developer with this coding bootcamp.
Professional backgrounds vary quite a bit in coding bootcamps, as demand for full-stack and general software engineering skills has increased across all fields and industries, including finance, marketing, web development, product management, and more.
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What programming languages do we learn?
In this coding bootcamp, led by Educators with experience in the field, students will use HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node, and more to gain hands-on experience in full-stack development, including building and deploying multi-page web applications, collaborating with other developers, and working with databases. This knowledge is then applied to complete a range of real-world client projects, in multiple sprints, as well as a final portfolio piece that puts new skills to the test.
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What kind of career services do I get?
BrainStation's Career Success Team is dedicated to creating a learning experience that extends far beyond the classroom, providing a framework for aspiring Software Engineers to find success built on insights and input from technical recruiters, career coaches, BrainStation Educators, and alumni.
The team will help you refine your software engineering portfolio, connect you with industry professionals, prepare for the career search and interview process, and showcase your development work to peers and hiring partners.
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When does the program start?
The next program is starting November 26th, 2024.
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What is the cost of the program?
This program is funded by Upskill Canada [powered by Palette Skills] and the Government of Canada. The monetary value of the bootcamp is $16,500 CAD most of which is funded through the program. Cost to learners is a $250 CAD tuition contribution.
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What preparatory support is available through the admissions process?
We offer a monthly workshop to those in the application process to cover the fundamentals of Software Engineering and help answer questions around the Admissions Challenge. By the end of the hands-on Software Engineering workshop, participants will have gained the experience required to complete the Admissions Challenge. To find out when the next one is running, please talk with your BrainStation Advisor and they can enroll you.
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Who is this program for?
Code to Career aims to train 800 individuals from coast to coast to coast, and is focused on supporting individuals from communities that continue to be underrepresented in tech. Currently, we are enrolling:
Individuals from underrepresented genders
- Individuals from underrepresented genders include women, trans women, trans men, non-binary people, and others who are marginalized because of their gender identity or expression from BC, MB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, and YT. With an additional focus on those individuals from underrepresented genders who are also Black, Indigenous, other Racialized people, and newcomers.
Indigenous Individuals
- Indigenous individuals from AB, BC, MB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, SK, and YT.
Individuals from underrepresented regions of Canada
- Individuals from Alberta, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, PEI, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. With an additional focus on those individuals who are from underrepresented regions who are also Black, other Racialized people, and newcomers.
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