Job Education Training Certificate

No Credential
Type
Length 1 year
Campus Prince George
Delivery In Class
Fees* $1116.72 International To be announced
*All fees are an estimate.
Starting Semesters Fall 2026

Program Offerings

The Job Education & Training program may be conducted with a combination of in-person and online courses.  Please contact jet@cnc.bc.ca for more information.

Job Education Training: Transform Your Employability

The Job Education Training Program provides students opportunities to explore and increase their skills and apply them in a workplace setting.

  • Skill-building tailored to your strengths
  • Increase your independence and confidence 
  • Explore and nurture your passions
  • Connect with supportive mentors
  • Boost your employability 

This program is designed for those who face barriers to employment and/or who have diagnosed or undiagnosed disabilities.

Increase your 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.

Apply Now

Fill out and submit the JET Application form to get started!

 

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.

Core Courses

Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Quesnel
Description
In this course, students will identify skills they currently have and learn how they apply to the workplace. Through Essential Skill assessments, students will gain understanding of the 9 Essential Skills and how they relate to their career goals. Students will examine their learning styles, interests, values and aptitudes then develop and participate in personal, education and career planning. Health and wellness topics are presented as well as basic work readiness skills.
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Quesnel
Description
In this course, students are introduced to effective methods of workplace communication. Strategies to overcoming barriers in communication and active listening skills are developed and implemented through group work and role-plays. Conflict resolution techniques are demonstrated and practiced in the classroom. Students learn of the importance of quality customer service for success at the workplace. ic work readiness skills.
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Quesnel
Description
In this course, students develop workplace literacy and numeracy skills. Practice with workplace documents helps students increase confidence in successfully completing common workplace tasks. Resumes and cover letters are developed, and job applications are completed online and in the classroom. Training in the computer lab includes internet safety, sending and receiving emails, budgeting, and basic word processing.
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Quesnel
Description
This course provides practical training in all phases of the job interview: contacting potential employers, initial first impressions, interview preparation, personal presentation during the interview and the follow up required in order to successfully land the job. Mock interviews and role-plays are used to familiarize students with typical questions asked during an interview. Students learn the importance of accepting feedback and constructive criticism through use of evaluations by instructors and fellow students.
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Quesnel
Description
In this course, students develop skills and strategies necessary to function competitively on the job. Students investigate the local job market and develop a personal job plan that reflects options available in the local area. Students participate in an unpaid job training in a position of personal interest to acquire job specific skills. Workplace skills are evaluated by both student and local business manager to assess areas of strengths and areas requiring further development.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Fall 2027 Intake and Onwards

For applications to the Fall 2027 intake (September start), you must meet the following 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.

Type Campus Starts Status
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications

Invest in your future

The estimated cost for this program is $1116.72.

  • Tuition: $616.97
  • Common fees: $499.75

Highlights

Improve Employability

By growing your skills for work

Supportive Mentors

To guide you through the program

Gain Confidence and Independence

As you develop skills and experience for future employment

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