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Job Opportunities for Building Success (JOBS)

For information: 644-6412 or

To register: 644-6000

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, training on current equipment and practices, and 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's 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

Click here for 2008/2009 Tuition and Fees

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Program Outline (2008/09)

Year 1

Term 1 - 16 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
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-1002 Job Safety Skills - JOBS 3.0
JOBS-1140 Consumer and AppliedMathematics I - JOBS 3.0
EMPL-1011 Employment Preparation I - JOBS 3.0
JOBS-1150 Introduction to the Canadian Workplace - JOBS 7.0
  Term 1 Total 28.0

Term 2 - 16 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
WORK-1201 Work Experience I - JOBS 9.0
  Term 2 Total 9.0

Term 3 - 8 weeks

Course Code Course Title Credits
WORK-1202 Work Experience II - JOBS 4.0
  Term 3 Total 4.0
  Program Total 41.0

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Last updated: April 29, 2008

   

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