Skills for Employment

Program Overview

This program is designed to move you from school to employment in a period of not more than six months. We will help you set career goals, develop essential skills, and prepare yourself for the workplace through up to four months of work experience. You will gain marketable skills and training with current equipment and practices and will receive ongoing support and mentoring from College staff. Join us to get an edge on employment opportunities.

Career Potential

Explore career choices in one of nine key industry sectors:

• Child care
• Manufacturing and production
• Administrative support
• Personal support
• Construction/warehousing
• Retail/banking
• Food services
• Transportation
• Building services

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 Skills for Employment certificate.

You will have the opportunity to earn the following certificates during the duration of the program:

• Short-term certificates related to specific industry sectors
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
• Level 1 First Aid

Tuition and Fees

Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.

Program Outline (2011/12)

*This course may be optional and not required for program completion.

Last updated: October 10, 2011