Struggling to find meaningful employment?
Here’s an opportunity for a fresh start.

Tuition-free training

Books and materials provided

Weekly allowance for attendance

Work placement included

Career ready within 12- 16 weeks

 Do I Qualify?

You may qualify for the program if you are:

  • Unemployed, precariously employed or experiencing multiple barriers to employment.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Living in British Columbia at the time of training.
  • Not participating in another provincially or federally funded labour market program at the time of training.

Are you facing two or more barriers to employment?

  • Housing instability
  • Recovering from addiction
  • Prior criminal justice involvement
  • Mental health challenges
  • Lack of recent and/or Canadian work experience
  • Lack of basic employment skills
  • Limited literacy, financial literacy, or digital literacy skills
  • Limited English language skills
  • Having less than a Grade 12 education
  • Being a(n): Visible Minority, Recent Immigrant, Refugee; or Young Adult at Risk; or Older Worker; or Survivor of Violence and/or Abuse; or Person with Disabilities.

Programs Available:

    Community Ambassadors in Tourism and Hospitality

    Program Length: 10 - 12 Weeks

     

    Join the Tourism & Hospitality Industry.

    BC has projected more than 1000 entry-level job openings in tourism and hospitality within our region over the next ten years.

    The Community Ambassadors in Tourism and Hospitality Program will prepare you for a variety of roles in the fast-growing tourism and hospitality sector in the north.

    Industry certificates may include:

    • Occupational First Aid Level 1
    • Safer Spaces
    • SuperHost
    • WHMIS
    • Food Safe
    • Serving It Right
    • Building Service Worker Level 1 & 2

     

    Contact your campus to find out which certificates are currently available. 

    At the end of your classroom training, you will participate in a practicum with a local employer in the tourism and hospitality industry. 

     

    Upcoming Intakes

    Campus Location Start Month
    Vanderhoof January 2025 (Applications Closed)
    Quesnel February 2025 (Applications Closed)
    Fort St. James  April 2025 
    Mackenzie April 2025
    Burns Lake September 2025

    Skilled Worker Access Program

    Program Length: 16 Weeks

     

    Join the Skilled Trades Industry.

    The need for skilled tradespeople in Northern B.C. is increasing, along with exciting, well-paid, employment opportunities. In fact, residential building construction is one of the “top ten industries” in the Nechako.

    This program will give you a variety of skills training options to help you get started in the skilled labour industry.

    Industry certificates may include:

    • Aerial Boom Lift
    • Confined Space
    • Forklift
    • SuperHost
    • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
    • Building Service Worker Level 1
    • Construction Safety Training Systems
    • Math
    • Technical Training (Shop)
    • Site Ready BC / WHMIS
    • Basic First Aid
    • Occupational First Aid Level 1
    • Traffic Control
    • WHMIS
    • Chainsaw Safety
    • Fall Protection
    • Rigging and Lifting
    • Transportation Endorsement
    • Transportation of Dangerous Goods
    • S100 Fire Suppression
    • S185 Fire Entrapment
     
     
    Contact your campus to find out which certificates are currently available. 

     

    At the end of your training, you will participate in a work placement with a local employer in the trades industry.

    Upcoming Intakes

    Campus Location Start Month
    Quesnel January 2025 (Applications Closed)
    Burns Lake April 2025
    Mackenzie April 2025
    Vanderhoof September 2025

    Apply Now

    Step 1: Submit an Application Form

    Apply for your program of interest by completing the application form on this page.

    Step 2: We'll get in touch

    You will be notified by your campus of choice about the next steps in the application process. 

    Step 3:  Await Confirmation of Registration

    Once you are determined eligible for your program of interest, we will contact you with your confirmation of registration. 

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    These programs align with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Service Plan to build an inclusive workforce by bringing more people into the workforce who have historically been left behind. CNC is committed to working with the Ministry, communities, First Nations, employers and industry partners to build a StrongerBC through post-secondary education and skills training.

    BC Workforce Development
    I would 100% recommend this program. I have gained so many meaningful friendships and confidence in myself beyond what I thought I was capable of. The support that you receive from the staff is incredible – they are always there for you. Because of this program I have now found work and plan to continue my studies at CNC.
    Christopher_CATHI

    Christopher

    Community Ambassadors in Tourism and Hospitality Graduate
    I would recommend this program to anyone. I never pictured myself being in this position. I now have a new chance to succeed and get a job. I feel like I have a future now because of this program.
    Stephanie - SWAP

    Stephanie

    Skilled Worker Access Program Graduate