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Employment Skills Access Program
ARE YOU UNEMPLOYED & LOOKING FOR A NEW SKILL?
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - Four Month Certificate
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Three Week Wildland Firefighting Training Program
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UNBC Continuing Studies has received funding through the Canada-British
Columbia Labour Market Agreement for training programs to help
unemployed British Columbians acquire the skills they need to
transition back to the labour force or into further education.
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Who is this for?
The Employment Skills Access Program is for people who are:
- Unemployed, non-Employment Insurance clients;
- Employed, low-skilled individuals
What will you get?
Eligible participants in the Employment Skills Access Program receive:
- Funding for the course fees and textbooks for an eligible program of study;
- Instructional assistance in computer skills;
- Professional training and skill development for entry into the labour force;
- Experience in an academic learning environment.
Eligible Programs
Fully funded seats through the Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program are available for the following programs:
- Wildland Firefighting Training Program - Terrace, Quesnel & Prince George
The Wildland Firefighting
Training Program is a three week program that provides participants with the
skills and training to gain employment as a wildland firefighter in the province of BC. This program will provide the basic skills necessary to bring
participants up to a Type II provincial standard. The unpredictable weather and fires seasons
in the province have created a strong demand for skilled wildland firefighters.
This training has been developed to meet the demand for these skilled and
qualified persons that the wildland fire fighting contractors in the province require.
The program will provide real employment opportunities for first nations,
forest workers and lesser skilled individuals looking to get back into the
labour force. The three week duration for
this program is an appropriate length that will enable participants in the
target audience to successfully complete the training requirements without
undue hardship.
Terrace, BC - March 26 - April 17, 2012
Quesnel, BC - May 7-28, 2012
Prince George, BC - June 4-22, 2012
Pre-requisites - Grade 10 reading, writing and math with an interest in becoming a Wildland Firefighter in the provinvce of BC
- Certificate in Introductory Geographical Information Systems - Prince George
This four 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.
Prince George, BC - January 9- April 13, 2012
Pre-requisites - Individuals should have a grade 12 equivalency and basic computer skills with the ability to navigate and explore common windows based programs. Individuals should also have an interest in mapping, GPS geography or forestry to be successful in this program.
Please click on the program name above for more information on schedule specifics.
Application
Fully funded seats in these programs are limited! All individuals interested in participating in these programs must complete an eligibility form. All applications will be reviewed prior to acceptance into the program.
Note: All applicants will be required to submit a 1500 word essay on a topic of their choice that is to be included with the application form.
Please note: The above Eligibility Worksheet is only specific to the Employment Skills Access Program. Interested participants must also ensure that they meet the eligibility and application requirements for their specific program of interest.
Application Deadlines
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems - Prince George - December 1, 2011
Wildland Firefighting Program - Terrace - February 27, 2012
Wildland Firefighting Program - Quesnel - April 6, 2012
Wildland Firefighting Program - Prince George - May 4, 2012
Schedule
Courses
Participants must participate in all courses in their program of study as scheduled. The schedule is listed with program specific information. Attendance will be recorded.
Contact
Please contact us for more information.
Tel: 250-960-5980
Funding for these programs is provided through the
Canada-British
Columbia Labour Market Agreement.
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