Employment Skills Access Program

CONTINUING STUDIES

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ACCESS PROGRAM

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Employment Skills Access Program UNBC Continuing Studies has received funding from the Province of British Columbia for training programs to help unemployed British Columbians acquire the skills they need to transition back to the labour force or into further education.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY Fully funded seats through the Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program are available for the following programs:

Certificate in Project Management As cost control and critical time lines become more prevalent in determining the success of a project, individuals with a sound understanding of the principles and techniques of project management are essential to a project’s success. The Certificate in Project Management will provide individuals with the skills necessary to oversee projects in a wide variety of industries, including construction, oil and gas, health care, among others.

Certificate in Introductory Geographical Information Systems This three month certificate program is designed to meet the requirements of natural resource industries, the public sector and first nation organizations for skilled people in the rapidly growing field of Geographic Information Systems. The certificate serves to fill a growing demand for entry level GIS technician skills in today’s job market. This entry level program is geared for those individuals with little or no experience in mapping and GIS.

Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health and Safety is a specialized field that focuses on the health and safety needs of employees and the impact of the workplace on the environment. Industry, government, First Nations, and businesses require professionals who can anticipate, assess, and communicate risks, as well as develop programs designed to improve health in the work environment. In this program, students will acquire the necessary skills to work in this demanding field.

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ELIGIBILITY Participants with fully funded seats in these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria:

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Currently unemployed

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Not eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) (no claim within the past three years)

APPLICATION Fully funded seats in these programs are limited!

All individuals interested in participating in these programs and accessing ESA funds must complete an application form and submit it to Continuing Studies by the deadline below. All applications will be reviewed prior to acceptance into the program.

Application Deadlines Certificate in Project Management

Nov 1, 2009

Certificate in Introductory GIS

Dec 15, 2009

Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Dec 15, 2009

SCHEDULE Courses Participants must participate in all courses in their program of study as is scheduled. The schedule is listed with program specific information. Attendance will be tracked.

Tutorials Participants in the ESA program will also participate in Tutorial sessions that will provide a space and time for individuals to complete class readings, assignments and projects as well as access to learning assistance. Attendance will be tracked.

Participants in the ESA programs will receive week long intensive learning sessions in Computer Skills and in Writing Skills prior to the commencement of the program. On- going assistance in these areas will be available throughout the programs of study.

Specific dates are available online.

----------------------------------------------These programs are being offered via videoconferencing to the UNBC Regional Campuses in Terrace, Fort St John and Quesnel.

----------------------------------------------The Employment Skills Access program targets clients who are unemployed and non-EI clients. Individuals in groups underrepresented in the labour market, such as social assistance recipients, immigrants, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, youth, older workers and previously self-employed workers are encouraged to participate in this training.

250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061

CONTINUING STUDIES EMPLOYMENT SKILLS ACCESS PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION UNBC Continuing Studies 3333 University Way Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9 Tel: Toll Free: Fax: Email: Web:

250-960-5980 1-866-843-8061 250-960-5984 cstudies@unbc.ca www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies

Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement