Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS)
For information: 780-644-6000, 1-866-534-7218
or
- One-year certificate
- Full-time studies
- Fall and winter starts
- Work experience
Program Overview
Work experience can be the key to successful employment! Join our ten-month JOBS program and receive three months of classroom instruction as well as up to seven months of work experience. You will gain marketable skills and training on current equipment and practices. You will receive ongoing, intensive support and mentoring from College staff. Join us and gain that extra edge on employment opportunities!
You will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates:
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
- St. John Ambulance First Aid
Admission Requirements
- Skills assessment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Progression
Students must attain a pass grade in each course to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses.
Credential
After successfully completing this program, graduates will be awarded a NorQuest Job Opportunities for Building Success certificate.
Tuition and Fees
2010–11 Tuition and Fees (pdf)
2010-11 Program and Supplies Fee & Textbook Rental Fee (pdf)
Program Outline (2010/11)
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
| Term 1 |
16 weeks |
|
| EMPL 1011 |
Employment Preparation I - JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1002 |
Job Safety Skills - JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1100
|
Interpersonal / Intercultural Skills
- JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1110
|
Computer Literacy – JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1120
|
English for Employment - JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1130
|
Job Skills -JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1140
|
Consumer and Applied Mathematics I -
JOBS |
3.0 |
| JOBS 1150 |
Introduction to the Canadian Workplace
- JOBS |
7.0 |
| |
Term 1 Total |
28.0 |
| Term 2 |
16 weeks |
|
| WORK 1201
|
Work Experience I - JOBS |
9.0 |
| |
Term 2 Total |
9.0 |
| Term 3 |
8 weeks |
|
| WORK 1202
|
Work Experience II - JOBS |
4.0 |
| |
Term 3 Total |
4.0 |
| |
Program Total |
41.0 |
Last updated:
April 29, 2008
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