SchulichIgnite

October 12, 2024 — December 20, 2024 10/12/24 — 12/20/24

> 1000 students

have completed our workshops since our conception in 2016.

> 80% of participants

can see themselves pursuing engineering or jobs in tech related fields after attending our sessions.

> 90% of mentees

enjoy connecting with their mentors and respect their ability to teach.

Why Code?

Coding helps you develop many valuable skills!

  • Problem solving: Programming teaches you how to efficiently break down complex tasks into smaller and more manageable operations.
  • Persistence: Although it’s super fun, coding can have its challenges sometimes! Every programmer faces obstacles in perfecting their code but overcoming these challenges gives you a keen eye for detail and builds your grit.
  • Communication: Lots of coding projects require large teams to bring them to life. Working in a group setting will help you develop your interpersonal and communication skills.

Market Growth

The growth for software development jobs is estimated to be 9-21%, indicating that programmers will continue to be in high demand.

Financial Potential

The average starting salary for software engineers in Canada ranges from $60,000 to over $100,000 per year.

Endless Possibilities

Programming jobs are available in almost every industry. This includes health care, agriculture, business, education, automotives and more.

Schulich School of Engineering
IEEE
IEEE Women in Engineering
Mindfuel
Canadian Government
ATB
NSERC CRSNG