• Relevant degree or diploma from an accredited institution outside of Canada
• Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) assessment at a minimum of level 7
• Permanent resident, Canadian citizen or convention refugee; resident of Ontario
• Presently unemployed or underemployed

To apply for Seneca's Bridging programs, you will be required to complete and email the following documents to bridging@senecapolytechnic.ca:

1. Application Form:
Complete the EFS program application form.

2. Letter of Interest / Cover Letter:
Please indicate the following:

• Why are you interested in this Bridging Program?
• What relevant experience do you have?
• Why do you think you are a good candidate for this Bridging Program?

3. Resume:
Please provide your updated professional résumé in chronological format (most recent experience, first). Ideally, your resume should be 2 full pages in 11 or 12 size font. Please be sure to include the following:

• All employment that you have held, whether in your field or not, with clear bullet point explanations of your responsibilities and accomplishments
• All academic qualifications (exact names of degrees, certificates, diplomas, etc.), including any education completed in Canada, with dates
• Professional memberships, licenses, designations, certifications, etc.
• Any professional training or skills upgrading that you have completed in or outside of Canada including names of institutions and dates attended
• Software that you are familiar with and your level of proficiency (basic, intermediate, or advanced)

4. Immigration Status:
You will be required to submit a copy of one of the following: Citizenship Card, Canadian Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Proof of Refugee Status.  

5. Copies of Academic Credentials:
Please include copies of all academic credentials including Degree(s), Diploma(s) and/or Certificate(s).

• Credential Assessment:
  If you have a credential assessment available at the time of submission, please include a copy of these results in your application. For more information on approved credential assessment services, please visit Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials.

6. CLB Assessment:
Please provide a copy of your Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Assessment at a minimum of Level 7.

• CLB Assessments are free for Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees and Canadian Citizens. For more information and to book an appointment, please contact the YMCA of Greater Toronto at 416-925-5462 or visit the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks for a list of Assessment Centres in Ontario.

Please be advised that there is considerable demand for this Bridging Program and due to the limited number of seats, selection of students follows a competitive process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited meet with staff to assess if they are a good fit.

This Bridging program is being offered in an accelerated 16-week format, with classes taking place Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Courses include:

Our graduates have launched their Canadian careers in banks and credit unions, securing positions in retail banking, both frontline and operational.

The Professional Excellence in Financial Services program will provide you with the confidence, skills and industry contacts necessary to successfully land employment in the finance industry. You will learn a variety of topics including strategies for financial services; industry analysis and research; business communication; customer service and client relations; investment funds; effective career planning and progression; economic trends; risk management and compliance; corporate banking and more.

Upon successful completion, you will earn a Seneca College Statement of Recognition and will have met the proficiency requirements to apply for the Mutual Fund Dealer - Dealing Representative License.

You may be eligible to have the cost of the tuition and textbooks covered through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP). Please visit the OBPAP website for more information.

Additionally, the following microloan programs are available to internationally trained professionals pursuing education, training or certification for re-entry into their professional field:

• ACCESS Community Capital Fund
• ACHEV Accelerated Career Advancement Program
• Windmill Microlending
• WIL Employment Connections, Internationally Trained Worker Loan Program

To learn more, please join one of our free information sessions.