Employment Skills Access
UNEMPLOYED?
Employed with no recognized certification or university degree-level education? The Employment Skills Access Program could be the next step.
VIU offers training programs that are specifically selected to help unemployed, non-Employment Insurance clients and employed individuals requiring skills-upgrading to gain or improve employment.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Fully funded seats through the Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program are available for the following programs:
Shellfish Aquaculture Technician Training Program
Are you interested in an exciting career in the shellfish aquaculture industry? Then the Shellfish Aquaculture Technician Training (SATT) Program may be for you. This six week program kicks off with a one-week foundation course that will refresh the participant’s knowledge in communication skills, working with others (partners/ teams / leadership), computer skills, numeracy, and document use. The remainder of the program will focus on building awareness and skills in the shellfish industry.
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Introduction to Culinary Arts Program
Are you interested in working in the culinary and food industry? This 12-week program will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to fill entry level culinary and food service positions. Traditional Aboriginal teachings and practices around food harvesting and preparation will be integrated into the curriculum and learning experience. Students will experience an interactive classroom using discussion, lectures, and hands on experience in the kitchen, industry work experience and a final transition week. This program will prepare the successful student for work in the culinary/hospitality sector.<
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Marine Operator Training Program
Are you interested in a career in the marine industry? This three-week program kicks off with one week of foundation training that will refresh the participant’s knowledge in communication skills, working with others (partners/ teams / leadership), computer skills, numeracy, and document use. The remainder of the program will focus on building awareness and receiving the necessary skills to meet the standards for gaining employment in the marine industry.
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Leadership and Capacity Building Skills for First Nation
The Leadership and Capacity Building for First Nations program provides participants with the practical skills necessary for establishing and maintaining strong relationships: a critical element in locating and maintaining meaningful employment. The program supports the principle that all of us are leaders - at home and at work – whether we are co-workers, supervising team members on the job or parents. The program builds from two foundational courses: "The Essential Skills of Leadership" and "The Essential Skills of Communicating" guiding participants through a range of topics such as financial management, business writing, leading successful projects , providing feedback, improving work habits, resolving conflicts and managing change, and motivating team members.
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ELIGIBILITY
This program will cover all tuition and books for students that meet the eligibility criteria of the ESA program, namely the person:
- Unemployed:
Cannot be on EI or attached to EI in the past three years for a regular claim or past five years for a Maternity/Parental claim. - Employed and low skilled:
Have not completed high school or have completed high school but have no post secondary education towards a degree or recognized certification/credentials.
How to Register
Interested parties should complete the attached application form and return to Pam Botterill as soon as possible. Seats are limited in all intakes and there is more demand than seats available. Don’t miss out, act today!
Interested parties should contact:
Pam Botterill, ESA Client Manager
Telephone: 250 618-7748
Pam.Botterill@viu.ca
Marion Knost, ESA Program Manager
Telephone: 250-740-6364
Marion.Knost@viu.ca
Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.