Human Resources and Skills Development Canada...
offers online Essential Skills Assessment and Training on their website. Learn more here.
Tuition Assistance Program for Forestry Workers
Are you a forestry worker who has been laid off and looking to upgrade your skills or education? You may be eligible for the Community Development Trust Tuition Assistance Program, which provides up to $5,000 for tuition and required books over a one year period. Courses must be offered by a designated public or private school located in B.C.
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New Serving it Right Course (SIR)
The new version of SIR was introduced in June 2007, and consists of a single program for retailers, licensees, servers and those required to obtain it for their special occasion licence. SIR is BC’s responsible beverage service program. It is designed to encourage a responsible, caring and professional approach to the service of alcohol.
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FOODSAFE Certificate
The FOODSAFE Training Program teaches safe food handling procedures to students, workers, supervisors, and operators in the food services industry. FOODSAFE was developed cooperatively by government, business, health, safety, and education in British Columbia.
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First E-PPRENTICE Programs Announced
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) announced the successful proponents of a recent RFP to design, develop and implement two flexible learning (FL) trades programs for cooking and welding as part of the new E-PPRENTICE initiative.......
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Looking at Training Opportunities?
Shuswap Training Access Centre
Are lack of skills and certification preventing you from getting a job? The Shuswap Training Access Centre may be able to help you gain the skills and certification you require in order to get the job you need.
The Shuswap Training Access Centre provides funding for training for unemployed eligible persons who are having difficulty finding work due to a lack of skills and certification. To be eligible for funding through the Shuswap Training Access Centre you must be unemployed and can answer yes to one of the following questions:
- Are you currently receiving Employment Insurance benefits?
- Have you received Employment Insurance Benefits ending within the previous 36 months?
- Have you received Employment Insurance Benefits, which started in the previous 60 months and on which they were paid maternity or parental benefits?
If you are able to answer "yes" to any one of the questions, please Contact RESC to book an appointment with an Employment Facilitator who will help you to determine what steps you need to take to reach your goal of full-time, long-term employment.
Student Aid BC
StudentAid BC helps eligible students with the cost of their post-secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships and special programs. It also has programs for borrowers who need help repaying their loans.
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Columbia Basin Trust
Training Fee Support Program
The Training Fee Support Program is a bursary-style program that promotes access to education or training for Columbia Basin residents through a one-time only $800 grant. The grant may be used to pay all or part of tuition or course fees for short-term training essential to employment. Funds are paid directly to the education or training institution on behalf of the student.
Who Can Apply:
Basin residents who are unemployed or under-employed may apply. Applicants will have an initial consultation with their local employment agency counsellor. Contact RESC for further details and eligibility criteria.
Columbia Basin Trust Contact Info:
Ph: 1-800-505-8998
Email: cbt@cbt.org
Website: www.cbt.org
Links for Educational Facilities in BC
Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades Training Links
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