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 6 - August 28, 2009

September 21 - November 13, 2009

December 7, 2009 - February 5, 2010

February 1 - March 26, 2010

New program intake dates will be available shortly.

To apply

To join the program candidates will meet with a Case Manager to develop a Back to Work Action Plan and to receive a referral to the program. They will then attend an Information Session, and if interested in the program, will attend individual interviews, meetings with the Employment Counselor and a one hour industry overview prior to the start of the program.

For further information

Russell @ 604 523-5433 or Jennifer @ 604 523-5436 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

Kristina's Story: 'Youth Spot Employment Centre' has included a story in their Febrary/March Newsletter, entitled "Failure is not an option". www.youthspot.ca

Kristina and her family moved from the Phillipines t Surrey in 2008. In order to find work Kristina relocated to Vancouver and found seasonal work with Purdy's Chocolates. She also pursued high school courses on line. She had been referred to a Skill's Link Program, Discovery to Hospitality, Tourism and Retail and entered this program when a space became available. "Kristina gained employment skills through workshops such as Effective Communication, Stress and Anxiety Management and resume writing.She also received her first Aid, WHMIS and Food Safe Certificates. Kristina has completed her program, is continuing her online studies to complete her grade 12 education, taking a Socieology course at Kwantlen College and will be working during the Olympics with Live City. She hopes one day to go to UBC to become a nurse. Kristina believes determination, discipline and networking are important when job searching. Kristina's favourite quote is 'failure is not an option'."

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