Discovery to Hospitality, Tourism, and Retail will prepare participants for opportunities in the high growth, high demand industries of Hospitality, Retail or Tourism.
To Qualify
Participants who qualify for this program will be 15 - 30 years of age, not in receipt of Employment Insurance benefits, out of school, legally entitled to work in Canada, and require assistance to make the transition to work.
Workshops
*Effective Communication in the Workplace * Transition Workshops *Conflict Resolution *Job Task Planning and Organizing *Decision Making *Time Management *Working with Others *Critical Thinking *Exploration of Labour Market Information Resources *Hidden Job Market *Interview Skills *Career Exploration *Job Seeking Skills *Job Retention Skills *Resume and Cover Letter writing *Industry Field trips and Informational Interviews *Industry Guest Speakers
Certificates
*Food Safe *Serving It Right *Super Host *First Aid *WHMIS
Project Dates - 8 weeks
July 21 - September 12, 2008
October 6 - November 28, 2008
December 29, 2008 - February 20, 2009
To apply
To join the program candidates will attend an Information Session, followed by individual interviews, meetings with the Employment Counselor and a one hour industry overview prior to the start of the program.
For further information
Russell @ 604 523-5435 or 604 523-5410
Location
544 Columbia Street, New Westminster
Near the west corner of 6th Street and Columbia, 1/2 block from the Columbia Street Sky Train Station