Looking for meaningful employment? Here's an opportunity for a fresh start. 

  • Fully-funded training

  • Books and materials provided

  • Weekly allowance for attendance

  • Work placement included

  • Career ready in 12 weeks

Programs Available

    Community Ambassadors in Tourism & Hospitality

    Program Length: 12 Weeks
    Location: Prince George
    Upcoming Intake: Monday, September 14, 2026 - Friday, December 4, 2026

    Join the fast-growing tourism and hospitality industry in Northern BC. More than 1000 entry level job openings are projected by Work BC in in this sector over the next 10 years. At the end of your classroom training, you will take part in a practicum with a local employer, furthering your training and gaining you real industry experience.

    Base Course: Tourism and Hospitality Fundamentals

    This base course covers the following key topics:

    • Introduction         
    • Indigenous
    • Adventure
    • Marketing
    • Event Planning
    • Financial Literacy
    • Hotel Services
    • Restaurant Services

     

    Supplemental Courses & Potential Industry Certificates

    • Cultural Safety
    • Customer Service
    • Job Readiness
    • Skills for Success
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • External Online Training
    • Ambassador Badge (4 x 1.5 hours)
    • Food Safe Level 1
    • Safer Spaces
    • Safety Basics H&S
    • Serving it Right
    • SuperHost
    • Basic First Aid
    • Building Service Worker Level 1 (WHMIS included)
     

     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

    • In recovery from substance use

    • Prior criminal justice involvement

    • Mental health challenges

    • Lack of recent and/or Canadian work experience

    • Limited basic employment skills

    • Limited literacy, financial literacy, or digital literacy skills

    • Limited English language skills

    • Having less than a Grade 12 education

    • Being a Visible Minority, Recent Immigrant, Refugee, Young Adult at Risk, Older Worker, Survivor of Violence and/or Abuse, or Person with Disabilities.

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Submit an Application Form

    Apply for your program of interest online (select your desired program and campus). 

    Step 2: We'll Get in Touch

    You will hear from your campus of choice about next steps.

    Step 3:  Await Confirmation of Registration

    Once you're determined eligible, we will contact you to confirm your registration.

    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

    Apply Now

    Ready to apply? Complete our online application form using the link below to get started.

    online application form

    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