FCT

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.

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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.

 

English Version

Amharic Version