“FAST Updated and New Streams”

  • AI Basics for New Canadians: Build practical AI skills & develop a professional AI portfolio!✨
  • Skilled Trades: Understand the Canadian skilled trades landscape & certification pathways! 🛠️
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT): Unlock ICT sector insights and explore the ICT Career Navigator! 💻

Learn more about these streams here.

Do I Qualify? You are eligible for FAST if you are:

  • Immigrants who have permanent resident status or have been approved in principle for PR status
  • Refugees
  • International students
  • Skilled Immigrants with a valid Work Permit including CUAET holders
  • Canadian Citizens (including immigrants who have received their citizenship and are still on their career pathfinding journey)

How Will This Benefit Me?

  • Gain clarity of how in-demand sectors work in Canada
  • Build Canadian workplace culture and Indigenous history knowledge
  • Complete competency-based assessments and get recommendations
  • Attend connection and networking events  (Only in BC)
  • Receive updates on any IEC-BC programs

Available FAST Streams The FAST program currently provides learning modules and
assessments in the following sectors:

  • Skilled Trades
  • Culinary Arts
  • Biotech & Life Sciences
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
    • .
    • NEW stream
  • Seniors Care
    • Available to residents of British Columbia
  • Prepare for Work in Canada
  • AI Basics for New Canadians
    • NEW stream

Unsure which sector fits your education and experience? Click here to find out more! 

How Does it Work? Complete the FAST program in a few easy steps

Each step unlocks new opportunities and information that will
better prepare you for work in Canada!

Choose your stream

Decide on your FAST stream based on

your career goals and your strengths.

Register

Create your account and complete your profile.

Complete the Program

Complete the activities and finish all the courses in your chosen Stream.

Get your Certificate

Receive your FAST Certificate of Completion.

Attend connection and networking events

Register for IEC-BC networking or connection events here.

Register now!

Participant Testimonials

“Because of the FAST program, it is as if I have been here for years even though I just got into Canada.”

Jeremiah K.

“The FAST program is a fantastic way for skilled immigrants to gain a sense of validation in the skills that they already have. It is also a great platform to learn about the overall nuances in a Canadian job; from cultural understanding to professional conduct. I learnt a lot from this program and I would recommend it to anyone re-starting their careers here in Canada.”

Dibyangana (Dana) B.