For close to 40 years, Camosun College has offered non-academic programs to help adults experiencing barriers to education or employment.
Called Employment Training and Preparation (ETP), these four-month opportunities help students decide on career or educational paths or train for entry-level employment.
“Post-secondary education can sometimes feel out of reach for many,” Laura Friesen, ETP's program chair and instructor, said in news release. “This is especially true for those who received extra support in high school or identify as experiencing barriers. However, ETP has no prerequisites."
Programs last four to eight months and offer students real-world skills, including first aid and workplace hazardous materials training, or sector-specific training, like customer service and farm-to-table food service skills.
“ETP programs are flexible to meet each student’s interests, strengths and needs," instructor Mark Fournier said in the same news release. "Students explore opportunities and resources to pursue further learning, volunteering and employment. ETP learning labs support students to practice their skills and confidence, while contributing to the college community. We want to facilitate connection, belonging and growth.”
For more information about ETPs, visit: camosun.ca/programs-courses/school-access/employment-training-and-preparation.
