Get approved for a career loan with a fixed interest rate as low as 6.7%.
If you’re an internationally trained IT professional, a Windmill loan can assist with your career-related expenses, enabling you to start practicing again.
We know starting over in Canada can be tough. You may be working a survival job, wondering when you’ll be working in your profession again. Getting re-accredited or re-licensed can be costly, but Windmill, a registered charity, is here to help.
As a non-profit, we are offering low-interest career loans with a fixed 6.7% rate - one of the lowest rates available. Unlike payday loans with sky-high rates, and even big banks can’t offer this affordability, Windmill’s loans are specifically designed to support skilled immigrants like you.
Beyond financing, Windmill provides career coaching, mentorship and money management training to help you succeed. Our mission is to get you back to your profession and living the Canadian dream you came for.
From examination fees to childcare costs and living expenses1 , while you study, a Windmill loan can cover the varied costs of accreditation, education and training that are essential for you to advance your career in Canada.
Note: A Windmill loan cannot be used for business start-up costs and/or to pay off other debt or debt consolidation.
1 Living allowance will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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Take our one-minute loan eligibility quiz to find out if you qualify. You can also get a free quote by calculating what your loan payment would be.
Note: No credit check is required for the quiz or quote, so your score won’t be affected. A credit check will only occur at the end of your application.
Growth in income
Newcomers take on low-income jobs to survive. Windmill helps our clients return to their trained profession to boost their income by over 3 times.
Repay their loan in full
The affordability of our loans and the flexibility of our repayment structure contribute to our clients' success in completing their payments.
Decrease in unemployment
As our borrowers take their next steps, employment opportunities soar upon loan repayment, marking the start of a remarkable journey and booming economy.
For Navjit, moving from India to Canada was an easy decision. However, not understanding the Canadian job market proved to be difficult for this IT professional.
Navjit, an IT professional from India, moved to Canada in 2015 with six years of experience handling hardware related issues, writing documentation and optimizing system performance. However, not understanding the Canadian job market proved to be difficult for him.
Navjit realized he needed to update his professional knowledge and found a bridging program, but he didn’t have much money at the time. With Windmill’s help, Navjit paid for the program, and today, he works at one of the three largest banks in Canada.
“Even though I had various IT certifications from India and several years of experience in my field, having Canadian credentials is extremely important to get a job.”
Navjit
DevOps Specialist
Arriving in Canada from Mexico City in 2015, Victor was feeling uncertainty and stress about the direction of his career and life. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, he began re-evaluating his career goals but the costs of re-training were holding him back from making a change. When Victor first heard about affordable loans through Windmill Microlending, he says it sounded too good to be true – but in this case – it was true.
Victor
Cybersecurity Specialist
For immigrants and refugees to Canada wanting to work in IT or tech, it’s important to always think about strengthening your skills and knowledge. If you already hold a degree in computer science, you may consider a graduate degree or learning additional programming languages. You can do that through online learning modules and virtual bootcamps. Focus on skills that are in demand like Python, cloud technologies or programs focused on big data.
There are numerous education pathways you can explore to make yourself more competitive in the Canadian job market. IT, tech or digital marketing roles are not regulated professions in Canada so education requirements vary by employer and by position.
Download our free guides and resources to help you understand how to become an IT professional in Canada.
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