Workforce Training Series
Overview
Join our comprehensive training series designed to help you break into the workforce with essential skills and valuable connections. Both series include:
- Meet and greets with employers in the sector
- Resume, cover letter, job search, and interview skills training
- $150.00 deposit (returned upon completion)
- Certifications and a completion certificate (30-40 hours)
- One-on-one mentoring
Requirements
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Newcomer to Canada within the last 5 years (Permanent Resident, Temporary Foreign Worker, International Student)
- 18 years of age or older
- CLB level of 4 or higher
- Interest in the hospitality or construction industry
- $150.00 deposit paid by November 13th (returned upon completion)
- Commitment to attending each session
- Registered client of NWC (if not, come in and we will assist you with registration)
- Able to legally work in Canada
Series 1: Hospitality Training
Dates: November 18-24 (Monday-Friday each week)
Focus Areas: Restaurant & Bar, Front Desk Agent, Room Attendant
What You Will Receive:
- SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety (available in French, Spanish, Arabic, Punjabi, Hindi)
- SafeCheck WHMIS 2015 Training
- SafeCheck Respect in the Workplace Training
- Serve it Right
- Service it Best
- Emerit Work Readiness Credentials
Plus, choose one of the following options:
- Option 1: Front Desk Agent
- Option 2: Housekeeping/Room Attendant
- Option 3: Line Cook
Series 2: Construction Training
Dates: December 2-13 (Monday-Friday each week)
Focus Areas: Entry-Level in Construction, Laborer, Oil Rigs, Agriculture
What You Will Receive:
- Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT)
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Pipeline Construction Safety Training (online theory)
- Construction Safety Training System - Fundamentals
- Common Safety Orientation (online)
- H2S Awareness Training
- Confined Space Training
- Lone Worker Safety Training
- Heat and Cold Stress Prevention
- Electrical Safety Awareness
Note: The classes above must be supplemented by further instruction and hands-on training specific to the jurisdiction, job worksite, and equipment (a requirement of the employer).
Take the first step towards a rewarding career—register for our training series today!
