“developed . by
College’
Education. The: program is
designed for youth 15 ycars
and older who are looking to
enter. ‘the workforce for the
first time, or to enhance their
xisting: resume... It. begins
ater this‘month.

These days employers are
looking ‘for’ more .than a
eady “and: willing attitude,
ven -when looking for
someone to answer phones,
sweep: the floors or wash
ishes. - Employers want

perience and or
’ certification. Youth get some
‘of chat certification at high
schooi, but as competition
increases .for, summer jobs

¢: better prepared they are
the more likely it is they will
and that first job.

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Continuing

In the Youth Job Skills
Program, young people have
the opportunity. to pick up

“six certificates to add to their

resume: FoodSafe: Level 1,
. Customer.
_ Workplace
Hazardous | Materials
Information Systems
(WHMIS), Bear Awareness
& Safety Training,
Occupational First
Level I.

Service,

Aid:

From FoodSafe: Level 1
that's -mandatory in ail
restaurants, fast food oudets
and institutions to Bear
Awareness & Safety Training
that Workers Compensation

and

Board requires for all people |

employed in areas where
hazardous wildlife may be
encountered, your teen will
find these certificates useful
throughout their working
life. And right now it will
certainly give them that
much needed edge over the
competition. Further,
employers will be relieved to
find someone who already
has the certification they
need to. starr working
immediately.

In addition to
certification, the program
also offers youth feedback on
their resumes and a chance
to polish their interviewing
skills.

The Youth Job Skills
Program runs for three
Fridays and two weekends,
beginning April 14.
Participants must be 16 to
register for Occupational
First Aid. For registration
call 984-4901.

Certificate of Professional Counselling begins May 1
Certificate of Counselling Science begins May 15

Practical skill training designed to prepare the participant
for a career as a professional counsellor in private practice
@ Recognized by the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association and the Addiction
Intervention Association. :
@ Successful graduates qualify for essential professional liability insurance.
@ Eligible applicants may apply for federal tuition and living allowance grant.

@® Eligible students may eam income while enrolled ino courses,

Counsellor Training Institute
405-510 W. Hastings
, Vancouver, BC, V6W.1L8. _www.counselortraining.com:

To advertise
the next
Learning
increases Earning
feature on
April 12,
call Keily

985-2131
local 207

OPEN
LEARNING
AGENCY

the. vende cel

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Youth Job
Skills Program

For youth 15 years and older who are looking to enter
the workforce for the first time or to enhance their
existing resume.

How Would These Six Certificates Look On Your Resume?
FoodSafe: Level 1
Supertiost
Customer Service
WHMIS
Bear Awareness & Safety Training
Occupational First Aid: Level 1 (age 16 plus)

Take the Youth Job Skills Program and prepare yourself
for today’s job market. It's offered over three Fridays and
two weekends beginning Friday Apri) 14 through to
Sunday, April 30.

REGISTRATION: 984-4901

You deserve credit for your IT training — college
credit.

The Open Learning Agency offers three information
techn ology y programs that combine college study with
ication employers wa

D Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
» Microsoft Certified Solution Developer
» Oracle Certified Database Administrator

Find out more ‘about how you can earn IT certification

and a recognized college certificate at the same time: = .

in Vancouver/Burnaby, call 660-8450 .
In North Fraser/Pitt Meadows, call 460-2900

www.ola.be.ca/opentech