How do I build my skills in order to find employment?
The Job Education Training Program provides students opportunities to explore and increase their skills and apply them in a workplace setting.
Students with barriers to employment increase their employability skills through personal skill development and experience in these areas:
- Career Planning
- Essential Skill building
- Personal learning strategies
- Health and wellness
- Communication
- Workplace literacy & numeracy
- Resume and cover letters
- Interview preparation
- On the job experience
Careers
Students who complete the Job Education Training program can continue their education at CNC or often gain entry-level employment in the community.
How to Apply
Application process for the JET program is to meet with the instructor and coordinator to determine suitability for the program. Preference will be given to applicants based on:
- Desire to work
- Basic communication skills
- Independence (transportation, workplace, etc.)
- Previous work or volunteer experience
We are wide open for applications all year round! Apply anytime and kickstart your journey toward a brighter future.
Prince George
Contact (250) 561-5836 or email dauvinj@cnc.bc.ca for an appointment
Quesnel
Contact Quesnel Admissions at quesnel_admissions@cnc.bc.ca or 250-991-7500 ext 1.
Job Education Training Certificate Courses
The Job Education Training certificate consists of five courses. Each course is designed for students with barriers to employment to help explore and gain skills needed in today's job market. Students will explore their own current skills and become aware of how those skills relate to employability. Effective workplace communication is demonstrated and assessed in the classroom and on the job. Students are introduced to different forms of technology that are used to access the current job market. Job search and employment readiness skills are introduced so they can be applied in work experiences in the community. Goal setting and action planning for future steps ensures that each student has an action plan for the future.
Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2023 |
Prince George |
In Class |
32 weeks |
Entry Requirements
Limited admission with a maximum of 15 students.
Each student in the JET program will be assessed by coordinators based on the established criteria in order to best benefit the student in his/her educational and employment goals.
The following list has been established by formalizing an existing process that works to assess each applicant in a holistic way, taking into consideration relevant personal and educational information.
In addition to biographical information, we will ask for the following information, if available:
- High school transcript
- Reference letter(s)
- List of work or volunteer experience
- Documentation of disability
All students will have the following items assessed and ranked (1-5 with 5 being the highest) based on conversations with the student and/or supporting person(s). Preference will be given to applicants scoring a 12 or higher (maximum 20 points).
- Desire to work
- Basic communication skills
- Independence (transportation, workplace, etc.)
- Previous work or volunteer experience
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all five courses in this program to graduate with the Job Education Training Completion Certificate.
Invest in your future
The estimated cost for this program is $1116.72.
- Tuition: $616.97
- Common fees: $499.75