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At Employment Training Academy (ETA), we offer a unique program that combines in-class vocation-specific training with practical work experience. The Employment Training Academy Program boasts impressive success rates because it’s a comprehensive solution to helping our students achieve success. Upon successful completion of the program, students will gain a better understanding of their strengths and goals so they will have a clear path to building a career.
Success comes in many different forms and society tends to rate success by obtaining a college or university degree. Sometimes, you just need to work and get started, and taking out loans and failing to decide on a solid career path is not the answer. Understanding how business works and the path you need to take to get the life you want is always a better option.
Our courses are geared towards helping students secure entry level positions. Students learn what it takes to be a good employee and how to get the most out of their jobs. The best career paths start at the bottom, and engaging students to understand a path that can take them to new heights is key.
Once a student is enrolled, a psychotherapist will sit with them to understand the issues they are facing and determine the best course of action for their situation.
Whether you are a student who is unsure of how to reach your career objective, or someone looking to make a career transition, ETA career planning service can help. This program is targeted towards those who are seeking entry-level positions. Students will attend in-class training three days a week
We provide an innovative training initiative that provides students with an opportunity to work and train in a potential employer’s organization.
Our workplace Essential Skills training program is designed to prepare students for the workplace in a quick and cost-effective manner.
WHAT WE WANT FOR ETA STUDENTS
We want our students to succeed. We want to give our students the confidence they need and provide a safe place to come up with a plan of action. We aim to understand their interests and help them create a path for a better future.
JOB COACHING
ETA can provide up to 4 hours of complimentary on-site job coaching every month, if necessary. This will assist the client with any barriers they experience with job duties, workplace integration, training issues, etc.
COURSE OUTLINE
Building Maintenance Fundamentals
Develop a greater understanding of building maintenance and how to operate, maintain, and manage buildings. You will learn the basics in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and equipment as well as the maintenance of plumbing, electrical, life safety systems, and other elements of building systems are also presented. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the major elements of an effective maintenance program and understand the advantages of transitioning to a proactive maintenance program.
Hand Tools – Shop Safety
Learn all about the proper safety measures required to handle hand tools and power tools. This course focuses on the importance of hand and power tool safety, hazards that may lead to injuries, and all the precautions you must take to work safely with these tools. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the kinds of injuries associated with hand and power tools, the hazards associated with hand and power tools, and describe general precautions to take when using these tools.
Cleaning & Housekeeping
In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about professional housekeeping. Housekeeping is an essential part of every business. Housekeepers are responsible for the cleanliness, and presentation of the establishment. The housekeeping department plays a major role in a company’s reputation by maintaining the overall cleanliness of a space By taking this course, you will better understand what tools, equipment, and supplies are required to effectively clean a commercial or business space.
Workplace Behavior
Gain a better understanding about appropriate vs. inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. In this course, you’ll learn more about the different types of inappropriate behaviours like discrimination, bullying and harassment. Learn strategies for being an effective bystander, how to identify bias, how to prevent and resolve concerns, and create a respectful and supportive workplace environment.
Unions & How They Work
Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of unions and the services they provide to all members. In this course, you’ll get a breakdown of how union members work together to negotiate and enforce a contract with management. Get a better understanding of collective bargaining agreement and what it would be like to work for a unionized company.
Personal Success
Build a long and lasting relationship with yourself by taking this course on personal success. You will learn how to capitalize on your strengths to help you become a positive and more responsible individual. In this course, you’ll learn the best methods to support your mental, social, emotional, and physical self and those around you.
Working at Heights
In this course, you will develop the practical knowledge required for safely working at heights. Students will participate in hands-on equipment and setup exercises, and address safe practices and procedures as specified in Regulations by the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
Part One: Basic Theory
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Identification of Hazards, Eliminating or Controlling those Hazards
• Ladders and Similar Equipment
• Warning Methods and Physical Barriers
• Intro to Personal Fall Protection Equipment
Part Two: Practical Equipment
• Barriers and Other Fixed Equipment
• Personal Fall Protection Equipment
• Anchor Points, Work Access Equipment, and Platforms
• Rescue Planning
CPR
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills you need to recognize an emergency and how to respond to one. In this course, you’ll receive the hands-on experience you need in this field and learn how to utilize teamwork to provide the right amount of help. Become a pro on how to transform knowledge into action in real-life situations.
Resume Writing Course
Learn how to write a resume for success! In this course, you’ll learn how to tailor your resume to the specific hiring needs of an organization, and how to ensure your resume ranks high on the relevancy scale that is used by today’s top organizations. Gain other essential skills like how to write an effective cover letter and how to write a strong follow-up letter/email following an interview.
Office Fundamentals
In this course, you will focus on learning the daily routines of a modern business office, and the skills required to assist in the smooth operation of an office. You will have a better understanding of basic fundamental skills such as basic computer literacy, office organization focusing on time management, verbal, written, and critical thinking skills.
Conflict Resolution
Get the skills and knowledge you need to navigate challenging conversations with direct reports, peers, and supervisors, where emotions run high and positive outcomes are critical. You will learn how to assess, scope, and identify issues from all sides, understand different personality styles, and implement a problem-solving approach that prioritizes solutions and strengthens relationships.
Customer Service
Learn more about the skills you need to provide excellent customer service. In this course, you’ll get a better understanding of a customer’s expectations when they contact an organization, the right tone to use and how to maintain professionalism. You will learn how to develop successful relationships with others while mastering techniques to achieve your goals and avoid several mistakes. Dealing with customers, whether it’s internally or externally, can be a difficult and challenging task. Get the skills you need to impress your customers and convert them to long-term assets.
Career Planning
Take your career planning to the next level with this dynamic course. Develop a professional business image and learn more about how to market your skills and abilities so you can make yourself the best possible applicant. In this course, you’ll learn all about career exploration, assessment, and planning. You’ll have the opportunity to examine many industries and careers and the job prospects they offer.
Basic Office Functions
Gain a better understanding of the essential features performed in every office. Learn more about how to receive, collect and record information, process and arrange information on a computer and analyze that information. You’ll understand what information is required to make decisions and create policies within an organization. You’ll also learn the many other responsibilities within an office environment like safeguarding assets, personnel management, and procurement of assets that are fundamental when working in an office setting.