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Why a Career in Trades and Technology?
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The next 10 years
promises to be an exciting period of job growth and development. Various labour market projections
have indicated that over 700,000 new jobs will be created in British Columbia
alone! 60% of these new jobs will be in the trades and technologies.
"Both
David and Bill were excellent facilitators; very knowledgeable and up beat
which kept the program interesting to the end. This program helped me in
selecting my end goal and to pursue the career of my choice. Thank
you".
Donna, Nanaimo
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About the Program
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The Trades and Technology Toolbox is a three week career
decision making program specifically designed to explore employment and
career opportunities in these diverse fields. "I
went from not having a clue of want I was going to do in the future to
having a very good idea of career opportunities and the knowledge of how
to get there".
Kim, Nanaimo |
What is the Program's Objective?
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The objective of the Trades and Technology
Toolbox program is to offer participants the tools they need to explore
the potential for careers and employment in the trades and technology
sectors. The focal point of the program is to look at current and future
careers and employment opportunities available in Central and Southern
Vancouver Island regions in both traditional and non-traditional
industries.
"Very
insightful program with plenty of information".
Rick, Duncan
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What Does the Program Cover?
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The Trades and Technology Toolbox program will:
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Assist participants to identify skills, aptitudes, interests
and personality traits
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Assist participants to link these traits to existing
and projected career and employment opportunities in the trades and technology
industries
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Identify training requirements and institutions that
offer relevant programs on Central and Southern Vancouver Island
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Identify community supports that will assist
participants to achieve their career and employment goals
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Examine myths and misconceptions surrounding trades
and technology occupations
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Assist participant to develop the necessary
skills and resources to conduct on going research directed towards
networking, labour market information and career decision making.
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"This
program provided a very realistic overview of the trades and technologies.
The facilitators did a great job of helping me to fine-tune my interest in
the trades while helping me to exclude others. David and Bill . . . did a
good job of balancing the needs, interest, and learning styles of the
diverse participants".
Sarah, Nanaimo
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Who Can Participate?
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The program is open anyone who is eligible to
work in Canada and is interested in discovering how their skills, knowledge and interests can
become transferable to an apprenticeable trade or to a rewarding
career in a technology.
"This
program is a fun, fast paced window on the opportunities in the trades and
technologies. Everyone should have the chance to be guided through the
available options with David and Bill".
Dewitt, Duncan
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Contact Information
- Telephone
- (250) 714-0471
- FAX
- (250) 714-0476
- Toll Free
- 1-877-741-0471
- Postal address
- Ethos Career Management Group Ltd.
- 306 - 155 Skinner Street
- Nanaimo, BC
V9L 3Y1
- Electronic mail:
- bill@ethoscmg.com
david@ethoscmg.com
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