May is Women in Trades Awareness Month! There are a variety of programs and resources available to support women looking for a career in trades. If you are seeking employment and are interested in learning more about training in trades, go to https://www.workbc.ca/Resources-for/Women.aspx to find out more. WorkBC Employment Services supports clients with what they need to start a…
RETAIL ACCOMMODATION FOODSERVICE AND TOURISM TRAINING (RAFT)
Our next group program starts soon, contact us for more details!
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
If you need work, we can help get you there.
Our five-week RAFT program will prepare you to work in the fast-growing retail, accommodation, food service and tourism sectors—fields that always need skilled employees.
You get:
- A living allowance of $14.60/hr for up to 20 hours per week
- Clothing allowance
- Industry specific courses and certifications such as Foodsafe, SuperHost, WHMIS, First Aid
- Completion bonuses
- Wage subsidy to incentivize employers to hire YOU
- New skills
- Job search assistance
- An expanded network
- A fun and supportive environment
- One-on-one support
SHOW UP. HAVE FUN. GET PAID!
If you are unemployed or underemployed, not a full time student, a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or protected person legally entitled to work in Canada, contact us!
Questions?
Email raft@kcds.ca | Phone 250.352.6200
Looking for support but not sure if this program is the right fit for you? KCDS offers many programs to meet the needs of individuals looking for career development, training and employment. Just give us a call!
WHAT PAST PARTICIPANTS HAVE SAID:
“Being in the “The RAFT program with everyone just made me feel so much more positive and hopeful about the future.”
“The group was encouraging; I got the courage to get out there and look for work.”
“Having a place to come where the people are focused on the same things has really helped get me back on track.”
The program “made me realize that I have a lot of skills and am very qualified.”
THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY:
Kootenay Employment News – May 2021