Employability Skills Training for Newcomers

This program is designed to help newcomers prepare for entry-level employment in the agriculture and food processing industry.

Details

• Full-time 9:00am-3.00 pm Monday-Friday.
• Eight (8) weeks of training.
• Two (2) weeks of job search support.

Main topics

1. Employability essential skills

• Creating a resume, completing application forms, and preparing for job interviews.
• Communication skills for the Canadian workplace.
• Adapting to Canadian workplace culture and society.
• Personal management skills.
• Working and living in Alberta.

2. Sector-specific training and certification

• You will receive training and industry certification in such areas as:
• Emergency First Aid & AED
• Food Safety Basics
• WHMIS
• Food Handling
• Food Allergen Awareness
• Forklift Operator License Training

3. Language skills for careers in food processing

4. Workplace orientation

By the end of the program, participants will be introduced to potential sector-specific employers through direct interview appointments.