January 21, 2025
Toronto, ON – SkillHat, a global leader in professional training, today announced a transformative partnership with Windmill Microlending, a registered charity dedicated to supporting skilled immigrants and refugees in Canada. This strategic collaboration aims to break down financial barriers to professional development by offering students access to loans of up to $15,000, enabling them to pursue high-quality training programs that accelerate their career growth in Canada.
Skilled newcomers often face significant challenges in establishing their professional careers, including financial constraints that can prevent them from upgrading their skills or obtaining necessary certifications. The urgency of professional adaptation has never been more critical. With 60% of jobs in developed countries susceptible to automation by AI and the World Economic Forum projecting that 23% of global jobs will undergo significant transformation in the next five years—resulting in a net decrease of 14 million jobs—the need for strategic reskilling has become paramount.
The partnership between SkillHat and Windmill Microlending directly addresses these obstacles by providing flexible financial support tailored to the unique needs of immigrants and refugees, offering a lifeline in an increasingly volatile job market.
“Our mission has always been to empower professionals with cutting-edge skills that drive career resilience,” said Mo Ekujumi, CEO of SkillHat. “By partnering with Windmill Microlending, we’re taking a crucial step toward making professional education more inclusive and accessible. We believe that talent knows no borders, and every skilled professional deserves an opportunity to thrive.”
The collaborative program allows prospective students to leverage Windmill Microlending’s specialized loan offerings to cover a wide range of educational expenses, including:
Windmill Microlending has a proven track record of supporting newcomers, having assisted thousands of skilled immigrants since 2005. Their targeted microlending approach has been instrumental in helping professionals reestablish their careers in Canada.
Financial barriers should never prevent talented professionals from reaching their full potential. Windmill’s partnership with SkillHat represents a powerful commitment to supporting skilled newcomers, providing them with the financial tools and high-quality training needed to succeed in the Canadian job market.
SkillHat’s immersive training programs, led by industry experts, cover a diverse range of technical and strategic skills across multiple sectors. From Business analysis and product management to project management, the courses are designed to help professionals quickly adapt to the evolving job market.
Eligible candidates can now access SkillHat’s comprehensive training programs through Windmill Microlending’s specialized loan offerings. The application process is streamlined to ensure quick and supportive assistance for newcomers looking to invest in their professional development.
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SkillHat is a premier global training institute committed to delivering hands-on, industry-aligned professional development programs. With a focus on teaching in-demand technical and strategic skills, SkillHat helps professionals pivot, grow, and achieve long-term career resilience.
Windmill Microlending is a registered charity that has been supporting skilled immigrants and refugees in Canada since 2005. By providing affordable loans and personalized support, Windmill helps newcomers overcome financial barriers and rebuild their professional careers.
For more information about the partnership, please visit https://windmillmicrolending.org or Book a Free Call with SkillHat today.
Mo Ekujumi
info@skillhat.ca
SkillHat
Farahnaz Afaq
Partnership Specialist, Eastern Canada
Windmill Microlending
