Programs
General Requirements for All Programs
Clients must EITHER currently
Have a claim for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits,
Have EI reach back benefits that ended within the previous 60 months;
or
Who have EARNED more than $2000 in insurable earnings and paid employee EI premiums on those earnings in at least 5 of the last 10 years.
(Note: the 5 years do not have to be consecutive years)
and
Must be PR, Citizen, Protected Refugee (with court’s decision).
Clients can find this information on their past T4 slips Box 24
Contact Service Canada 1-800-206-7218 from 8:30am-4:30pm
CHOOSE FROM OUR MANY PROGRAMS
Health Care Assistant
Cambria College - Vancouver
A fully funded program through a community partnership with:
All are Welcome to Apply, but priority focus groups are newcomers to Canada and youth. Support for language assistance will be provided.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Cohort 2: November 23, 2020 – July 2, 2021
Health Care Assistant
Western Community College - Surrey/ Abbotsford
Western Community College with Community Partner PICS are pleased to offer Health Care Assistant Program. The HCA track Program is 100% funded by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction for all eligible candidates. Participants will qualify for work experience in Complex Care, Acute Care, Home Support, Assisted Living, Group Homes and Adult Care
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Cohort 2) November 30, 2020 – April 5, 2021
Cohort 3) March 1, 2021 – July 5, 2021
Graphic Design & Web Development
This Diploma program focuses on preparing participants to work in a variety of graphic design and web development positions. Upon successful completion graduates will able to secure entry-level employment, for example as junior graphic designers, digital illustrators, layout specialists, graphic artists and design software specialists.
Participants will gain hands-on experience/ skills through the following:
This program will be delivered online and will give students theoretical knowledge and the hands-on skills necessary to be successful. Students will create a portfolio that showcases their professional graphic design talents utilizing the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in industry standard programming languages, database design and application, fundamentals of object oriented programming, C sharp, visual basic, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, web design and photoshop.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Cohort 1) August 31, 2020 - May 28, 2021
Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrician
Fully funded training for RED SEAL certification is delivered to unemployed immigrants, youth and other individuals case-managed by WorkBC. EI up to $300 per week living support along with other benefits such as daycare, transportation, books & supplies etc. are provided to the participants
This 15 week program includes education that provides RED SEAL Occupational Standards (RSOS) recognized provincially. Participants will also receive work experience with employers and help with job search and placement support and follow-up.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Plumbing Cohort) November 2, 2020 - February 19, 2021
For more information please contact PICS - iryna.dubenuik@pics.bc.ca or pblmt@pics.bc.ca or py phone at 604-596-7722 Ext. 131 (Iryna)
Greenhouse Technician Social Innovation
This program is a 24-week Project-Based Horticulture Education and Training Program. Participants will receive occupational, employability skills training, and work experience related to greenhouse work.
Upon completion of the training program and work experience, participants will be certified py PICS and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and will be supported towards full-time employment that evidences their competency in all core competencies.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Cohort 1) October 19, 2020 - April 9, 2021
Cohort 2) March 15, 2021 - September 3, 2021
For more information about the greenhouse program please email pblmt@pics.bc.ca or geet.minhas@pics.bc.ca
Public Works
Public Work Technician Training Projects is a 17-week Project Based Labour Market Training Program (PBLMT). Participants will receive training and work experience in occupational skills related to pbulic works, working safely, use of tool and equipment, environmental best practices as well as maintaining skills related to public works.
Participants will learn how to repair roads and sidewalks, water systems, sanitary and storm sewer systems, building maintenance, parks and recreation facilities and fire protection systems. Essential skills specifically related to public works will be embedded throughout the training along with life skills. Upon completion of the training and work experience, participants will be registered as Provisional Public Works Technicians, by ASTTBC and will be supported towards full certification towards after one year of supervised public works employment that evidences their competency in all core public works competencies as well as in at least one speciality field.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
Cohort 2) December 2, 2020 - April 2, 2021
Technical Training Certificate Program
A socially innovative, one-year project for adults and youth with diverse abilities. Participants will obtain introductory level training in two technical streams: Fire Protection Technician and Underground Utility Technician. Participants will also receive introductory occupational skills, employability skills training and work experience in the two listed technical areas.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATOR
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN
BENEFITS
CERTIFICATES
COHORT START & END DATES
November 9, 2020 - February 26, 2021
CONTACT
Call: 778-888-1177 Ext. 350/351 or Email: techtraining@shsbc.ca
Office: Unit 404C / 307 7327 137St, King George Blvd, Surrey, BC, V3W 1A4