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Career opportunities in skilled professions in Canada, such as health care, IT, engineering, and financial and social services, are experiencing unprecedented demand.
If you are a skilled immigrant or refugee, there’s never been a better time to return to the career you love. However, if the only thing holding you back is the affordability of the costs associated with resuming your profession in Canada, then we can help.
Windmill Microlending is a national charitable organization offering low-interest loans of up to $15,000 exclusively for skilled immigrants and refugees. Since 2005 we have empowered over 7000 newcomers to reach their potential by helping them pay the costs of accreditation, education, and professional development. Whether returning to their occupation, advancing their career, or making a career change, Windmill loans and client-focussed supports enable success.
Step 1:
Find out if you're eligible
Complete our two-minute eligibility quiz to find out if you are eligible for a Windmill microloan. If you aren't eligible today, not to worry, contact us for next steps.
Step 2:
Apply for a loan
If you are eligible, prepare your documents for your Windmill application. Here's what you'll need. You will be notified about your loan approval within two weeks.
Step 3:
Start your journey to career success
Work with a Windmill client success coach to achieve your career success plan with mentorship and online digital resources available to support you.
After seven years spent working as a successful general practice veterinarian in India, Rajan moved to Canada in search of more opportunities to grow professionally. Since he needed to complete an expensive process to obtain a Canadian veterinarian certification, Rajan began working full-time as a security officer. A Windmill loan helped Rajan pay for his last exam fee and soon after, he resumed his career as a veterinarian. Read more.
Looking for a better life, Clodia moved to Canada with seven years of experience in the civil engineering field. However, a lack of Canadian experience and not having a Canadian designation made it hard to get back into her profession. Windmill helped Clodia pay for the costs of accreditation and enabled her to get her career back on track. Read more.
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