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SKILLS TRAINING FOR IMMIGRANTS
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Program Overview:: ^1 y( |6 E- O6 T4 ]
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Integrated Employability Skills Training gives immigrants the essential9 S7 o$ z0 v0 x8 z( F( I
skills needed for success in the Alberta workplace. This 5-month funded
6 D- Z3 C! S; V. Mprogram combines classroom-based training with work site visits and work
4 o- G0 I& c6 P9 q# cexperience placements in high-demand semi-skilled occupations, such as
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Candidate Profile:
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Candidates for this funded program must be landed immigrants, Canadian8 o. x3 z% _, U( T+ W) [8 {4 A
citizens or refugees who are eligible to work in Canada and who have:, k/ {1 e0 b+ D1 a
* English communication skills in the 4 - 6 range on CLB
- ?/ A' o% s) D) K- w* Basic literacy and numeracy skills and some secondary or post-
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* A genuine interest in finding permanent employment in a high-demand
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, [, ~& h: Z1 Y* Availability to study fulltime for 5 months and then be employed8 r& {* ?2 \ f' l6 j) B7 i
* Willingness to commit to a program and future job, X8 {- ~+ p- u" L" g
* Resided in Alberta for the past 3 months
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Program Description:1 d# y6 o4 J9 M# y1 K
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* 4 months classroom-based instruction and
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[" y% ?/ H) [: I7 X * Improve your English while learning about a variety of; F; E$ |8 g, e; n
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* Increase computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
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1 \. _7 M# ]. h) T4 r4 A6 ~ * Write a winning resume and improve interview skills
6 F: ]& g! {; E5 o( P * Get First Aid/CPR and WHMIS certificates
0 k9 t, k$ A- ~# F+ W" \ * Take advantage of one-on-one employment counseling4 P) V& g+ `, V3 \8 E: P
* 1 month work-experience placement
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Class Schedule and Location:
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* All classes are held at The Path to Employment, 10211 - 97
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+ ]9 s" x3 N& fFunding:
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Students may be eligible for tuition and living expenses from Student
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: V2 m+ [' n: p# i0 J% H3 qHOW TO APPLY or FOR MORE INFORMATION:6 H9 k7 x J5 i/ T7 P s
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Please contact Anna Kuranicheva at (780) 421-7400, or
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to Employment
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