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This Program is offered at the following campus locations:
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Dawson Creek
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Description:
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The Workplace Essential Skills program offers training for employees at local businesses. The program includes the TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) to assess the student's essential skills level and a variety of learning opportunities designed to increase the essential skill level of people currently employed in various organizations.
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Certification:
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Citation in Workplace Essential Skills
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Program Contact:
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Carole Taylor
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250-782-5251
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ctaylor@nlc.bc.ca
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Dean:
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Craig Herbert
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Admission Requirements:
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The student must be employed by the sponsoring business and have a minimum working literacy level of Grade 5.
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Program Length (Weeks):
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2
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Program Length (Hours):
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30
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Program Intake Start:
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Intakes scheduled in consultation with sponsoring businesses.
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Program Intake Finish:
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Intakes scheduled in consultation with sponsoring businesses.
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Available Seats:
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15
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Application Deadline:
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Up to one week prior to intake start
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Career Prospects:
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Students will exit the program with the qualifications for entry level positions in a variety of fields. In addition graduates from the program will have training in the nine essential skills to meet the requirement level of the Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), National Occupational Classification, and the Conference Board of Canada Essential Skills.
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Affiliations:
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Bow Valley College, Calgary, Alberta
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Additional Requirements and Supplies:
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Application Fee (if applicable)
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Eligibility for Canada Student Loans:
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No
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Required Minimum Grade:
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Pass (50%)
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Residency Requirements:
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100%
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