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Upcoming Training

 

Counterbalanced Forklift ~ May 10 & 11, 2018

OFA Level 1 ~ May 16, 2018

Mental Health First Aid ~ May 23 & 24, 2018

Register through our contact page on this website or call the Skills Centre at 250-295-4051

Upcoming Courses

April 10 & 11, 2018 – Traffic Control Person

April 21 – OFA Level 1

April 23-May 5 – OFA Level 3

April 30, 2018 – Foodsafe Level 1

May 10 & 11, 2018 – Counterbalanced Forklift

More in the works….STAY TUNED

 

Mental Health First Aid

1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem this year. 

Help someone in mental health crisis~Build mental health literacy~Decrease stigmatizing attitudes ~ Identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness.

Mental Health First Aid Basic will teach:

Four most common and most stigmatized mental health disorders

 Substance-Related Disorders ~ Crisis First Aid for Overdose

 Mood-Related Disorders ~ Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour

 Anxiety and Trauma-related Disorders ~ Crisis First Aid for Panic Attack

~ Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reaction

 Psychotic Disorders ~ Crisis First Aid for Psychotic Episode

 May 23 & 24, 2018

Princeton Skills Centre

9am-4pm each day (12 HOURS)

$250.00 + GST per person

 

 

Interesting Upcoming Courses

Looking forward into March, April and May we are excited to offer the following training options:

March 12, 2018 – Foodsafe Level 1 (an additional class on Monday April 30 is in the works)

March 12- 23, 2018 – Computer Classes for Seniors (FREE!!!!)

March 24, 2018 – OFA Level 1

April 10 & 11, 2018 – Traffic Control Person

Okanagan College Cashier Certificate – April 23-27, 2018

May 23 & 24, 2018 – Mental Health First Aid

Don’t forget to check out our Education to Go partner site for even more options!!!

MATRIX HAS BEEN RELOADED!!! COMING TO PRINCETON ~APRIL 2018!!!

APRIL 2018- CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE!!

Hurry Space is Limited!

Sign Up Today, or Call Leah at 250-295-4311 to save your seat for this interactive 6 week youth employment skills and training program.  It is geared for local youth 15-29 who have not been on EI. Program values up to $5000 with training and subsidies!

First Aid ~ Foodsafe ~ Traffic Control ~ Bullying & Harassment

Lots of programs coming up as we say goodbye to the depths of winter.

February 17, 2018 – OFA 1

February 20, 2018 – Community Care First Aid

February 28, 2018 – Addressing Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace

March 12, 2018 – Foodsafe Level 1

April 10 & 11, 2018 – Traffic Control Person

FIND YOUR FIT TOUR ~ A CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT

The WorkBC Find Your Fit Tour is an interactive student based event taking place at Princeton Secondary School on February 6, 2018  from 3:30pm – 7:00pm for students/parents and community members. The event allows students to jump right in and try the skills they’ll need for different careers in demand across BC. Interactive activity stations including welding, carpentry, accounting, and more will help students apply real life experiences to their career planning. Students will also be able to connect with WorkBC’s labour market information, tools and services. Parents are also welcome to attend the event, as they look for ways to educate and support their children in their career exploration.

Find Your Fit is part of the provincial government’s B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment to re-engineer education and deliver the skilled workforce B.C.’s growing economy needs.

Drop in and explore the program and discover how to ‘find your fit’ for a career! 

SUCCESS… is where preparation & opportunity meet!

 

We know that Success is happening for people everyday and we really want to share a few training sessions we have coming up to help you prepare for SUCCESS on the job!  Thought leaders believe there are three elements critical to this equation: Timing, Preparation and Passion! Let us help you with the Prep work involved in growing your career or training your workforce! We have a great line up of courses to offer you in at The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre!

Check out what we have in store:

IN FEBRUARY :

  1. 17th: Occupational First Aid Level 1: Basic First Aid with Adult CPR-A & AED 130.00 +GST
  2. 20th: Community Care First Aid: Great for Mum’s with toddlers and Day Care Workers! 130.00+GST
  3. 28th: Bullying & Harassment: An opportunity to know the law and your rights and responsibilities as both Employees and Employers.
  • AM 9-12 Employees $ 50.00 + GST 
  • PM 1-5 Managers & Supervisors $145.00 GST

Additionally, check out our online partner Education To Go for over 300 skill building training course that you can complete from the convenience of your own computer!

Call us today @ 250-295-4051

Microsoft Office Sampler

Has it been a few years since you worked with Microsoft Office? Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook have changed in the last few years. Version 2013 is the backdrop and each day we will learn each program building on your effectiveness and employment skills. 

January 22-26, 2018

6:00-8:00 pm

$120.00 +GST