A New Way to Pursue a Career in Technology

Earn while you learn with this unique Digital Technologies program at York University.

Dreaming about pursuing a career in technology? It can be difficult to decide which program is best suited for your academic and professional goals. Tech is a constantly evolving industry which impacts the world and all our daily lives. The good news is that job openings in this field far outnumber job seekers.

Earn and learn at the same time

By getting paid for full-time work while studying, students who may not have considered pursuing university study due to financial barriers can work towards a degree without sacrificing other areas of their lives.

In response to Canada's need for technology professionals and students' need for accessible tech education, the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University has launched a brand-new fully work-integrated program in Digital Technologies. It's the first-of-its-kind in Canada (based on successful models from the UK and New Zealand), collaboratively co-designed with leading public and private organizations and Lassonde.

Get career support through your program

The workplace can be daunting, but with the Digital Technologies program at York, you'll have both a personal workplace coach and an academic coach, as well as a company mentor who will support you and help develop your skills in the workplace. Having these advisors by your side will help you gain confidence as you put what you've learned directly into practice.

Leverage your creative hobbies

If you're just finishing high school and have limited job and/or computer experience, you might wonder how you can find a job. That's okay! If you're a creative type who enjoys TikTok challenges, DIY projects, and life hacks, your creative hobbies may show an aptitude for STEM that could take you far in the field.

By becoming a "creator" at Lassonde, you'll join a caring community creating positive change from the ground up, and turning seemingly abstract ideas into realities that contribute to a more just, sustainable world.

Enrol in York's Digital Technologies program

Imagine earning a full-time salary while studying for your degree; with this program, you can do just that! This program is curated to support a new, diverse generation of technology professionals who are ready to jumpstart their academic and professional career in the exciting technology sector.

How the program works:

• 80 per cent of this four-year program is experiential, so starting from day one, your theoretical and academic learning can be immediately applied on the job
• You'll spend approximately 20 per cent of your working time released to study for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Digital Technologies (BASc) degree
• For the 2023-2024 academic year, this program will be delivered through our state-of-the-art Learning Space in IBM Canada's headquarters. Connect closely with those in the industry during the work week every six-to-seven weeks

Who is this program for?

This program is ideal for aspiring technology professionals who are looking to develop, protect and improve products, services and productivity, as software developers, cyber security analysts, and data scientists.

Ready to join us?

Learn more at the Integrated Program: Digital Technologies page and start your journey today!