Employment Skills Canada

Do you need help finding work? This program will teach you about working in Canada. You will also get 110 hours of work experience.

What is Completion certificate

Ministry-approved teaching and learning activities that provide practical training for rapid entry into frontline jobs but do not culminate in a parchment/credential.

What to expect from the program

Are you from a different country? Do you want to learn about work in Canada? Do you have a disability that makes learning hard? This program can help you!

Learning in the classroom

In person at our Edmonton campus
3 days per week
Practice language skills
Learn about Canadian work culture
Set goals

Work placement

Part-time, unpaid work placement
Gain 110 hours of Canadian work experience
Support from a career coach
Get help to keep your job
Access to community resources

Program schedule

Orientation
Month 1-2: Part-time classes
Month 2-3: Part-time classes and work experience
Month 4: Part-time work experience

Who should take this program

This program is for people who:

Are a newcomer to Canada
Must be 18+
Have a learning or mental health challenge
Are ready to start working

How to apply

Fill out the online application form
Program staff will review your application
The college will contact you for an interview with program staff

Do you have a question about applying? Contact itp@norquest.ca.

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