PATHWAY TO TRADES – FREE TRAINING!

PREPARING YOUNG ADULTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL AND CARPENTRY TRADES

Have you considered working in the construction or electrical trade industries but aren’t sure how to get started? Are you between the ages of 16-29?

If you answered yes, Pathway to Trades (PTT) is an exciting new opportunity happening this summer in Parksville that may be just what you are looking for!

Participants in Pathways to Trades will gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience by attending classroom sessions over eight weeks and receive soft skills, pre-employment skills, and short term occupational skills training. PTT has partnered with Vancouver Island University to deliver trades exploration and foundational learning in the construction and electrical trades right here in Parksville. This component also includes hands on learning projects to put your new knowledge into practice and develop your skills.

After the eight weeks of in class learning has concluded, participants will have a 4 week paid work experience placement with a local construction company. This company will be working in partnership with the Career Centre, so participants will have ongoing support from not only their employer, but Career Centre staff as well. This will ensure that participants are confident in their new knowledge and skills to work in entry level trades positions!

Additional benefits of participating in this FREE program include the small cohort learning group, gaining employer contacts, learning to network and hands on learning and work experience. There is also a weekly stipend provided to participants in the 8 week classroom portion.

To find out if you are eligible, learn more about the program and dates of upcoming Information Sessions, please click here or give us a call at 250.248.3205.

Tell us about your business / organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?

We are a locally and family owned and operated restaurant originally established in 1983 in Houston, BC and re-established in 2017. We offer a variety of quality comfort foods and thirst quenchers with genuine and kind service in a family friendly environment. We work alongside our team and strive to constantly look at ways to improve, become more efficient and grow in ways of team and brand development.

How many employees do you have?

We currently employ a team of 24 part and full-time employees.

What do you look for in a new employee?

We can teach the skills and provide the tools necessary to succeed but to be a part of our team, it is imperative to have a good attitude and excellent work ethic. No experience is necessary, we look for those who are ready to work hard.

What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?

Drop by and ask to speak with Jordan or Sherri. We would love the opportunity to meet you.

Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so, what types of positions?

We are always hiring and looking for that special talent to recruit. Whether it’s for a management position, cooking, serving, dishwashing, etc.

What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?

The best way is to apply in person and ask to speak with Jordan and Sherri, preferably during downtimes, (outside of high revenue periods such as the dinner rush) as we would like the opportunity to meet you. Another great way to apply is by emailing your resume to hjsoceanside@gmail.com.

Lots of information about training opportunities including the Pathway to Trades program for youth! Find out all about it in your JAM update for May 24th.

Lots of information included in our Jobs and More for May 8th. YOUTH – If you are interested in the carpentry and electrical trades, don’t miss the opportunity for FREE training in our Pathway to Trades Program! Click here for your JAM update!