Alright,just maybe the College should have first contacted employers to fine out just what certifications or tickits they need and other requirements they may have before signing people into a program. You see this all to often with the College, there is no attachment to business or labour market stats regarding positions open, training now ask questions later..

Indeed. I’d like to know what Employment Outcome Indicators they have for this program. Or is it so new that there’s no data for that yet?

But it does seem bass ackwards to be looking for student employment placement after the program is done.

…or maybe the students should do some research prior to enrolling in these kinds of courses to see what the job market is like.

A question, are courses like this funded by EI and other such government sources, or are students footing their own bill?

If I was paying my own way, I certainly would do everything I could to make sure that my time and effort was going to be rewarded after course completion.

If the government is funding it, that answers a lot of questions too.

It was a tuition free program run by the “Province’s Employment Skills Access Initiative.”

many believe the College has done their homework,buyer beware for sure know the market before you jump into a program. Like all the foundation courses sound great but without the employer taking you under their wing you just wasted 8 months and $5 grand. Must be 1000 people out there today with foundation course for welding but to get a C- ticket through ITA you need 800 hours welding time or more. Best deal find an employer work your ass off to prove yourself and hope they enter and support you as an apprentice, use the $5000 for transportion.

How about a job sitting on a lawn chairs in the CN yards counting the inter-modal containers coming from China where the jobs are to Wally Marts all over western Canada. IPG said they were “instrumental” in bringing those containers through here to places elsewhere. Keep up the good work, IPG.

was bit by this CNC scam with the pulp and paper program a few years back, basically no one in the last class found work, a real cash grab..

I have seen a few warehouse jobs listed in the PG Citizen in the last 6 months. I am pretty sure there are jobs out there. Good luck in your job search people!

I would start to look for jobs in the Terrace, Kitimat, area. This will be the area of growth in the next 10 years. Or head North to Dawson Creek, Grande Prairie, Tumbler Ridge (maybe) and Fort McMurray. You might not get a warehouse job per se, but you certainly will be employed.

Whats needed through-out BC at this time is qualified truck drivers. Lots of work if you have a class 1, and like to drive the Highway.

A good paying job for the average Joe in the Prince George area is as scarce as hens teeth.

”Dont train anyone and just import them,like we have always been doing”. normal canadian crap. good luck to the student and hope you find work.

Trades entry level programs will get you a job if you are worthy of being hired. Most employers won’t even look at you or even consider you as an apprentice unless you take an entry level program.

The entry level program will get you an interview. After that it’s up to you. Potential employers will search you out and see what your Facebook page looks like so you better make sure it’s secure.

http://jobs.working.com/jobs/detail/45385715?jobId=45385715&cid=indeedSearchPPC|Working&utm_source=Indeed_PPC&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=Indeed_Working

An ad for a warehouse position in the GVRD.

Monday-Friday day shifts are available and locations are: Richmond, Delta, Annacis Island, Surrey, Tilbury Park and Vancouver.

Requirements:
•Above average mathematical skills
•Attention to detail and information retention
•Ability to work within tight timelines
•Experience with Shipping and Receiving
•Experience performing inventory counts ad control
•Previous general warehouse experience, with a proven track record
•Safe Forklift operation with 1-2 years experience
•Dependable, safety orientated team player
•Solid work history with excellent references
•Applicable valid forklift certification
•Steel toed work boots

If you feel that you have the ambition and ability that The Placement Group loves, please send your resume to Amanda Langstroth (alangstroth@pgstaff.com)

Wages start at $11.50 and vary based on role and experience.

***A vehicle is an asset for locations without easy access to transit***

I take note of the “Above average mathematical skills”

Are we starting to see the reason why we have a lack of skilled people?

I could swear that the mathematical skills my peers had when they finished elementary school would suffice for a light warehouse job.

A handheld scanner, the ability to count packages on a palette, 5 boxes deep, 3 boxes wide 4 boxes high …..

Let me see 5×3 = 15; 15×4 = 60 … or is that 61 ….

Enter 60 into the scanner, and add the information of the number of palettes.

OR, get the boss to buy version 5.6 of the software and just enter the numbers for deep, wide, height and number of palettes.

Wait, I think I understand why the math skills today are so low.

I know of three women who took the “Dental Receptionist” course at CNC for $700.00. Not one found work in that field. After checking the paper for the last year I have noticed perhaps one job for that title. Most jobs in that field are Dental hygienists or Dental assistant. I believe you have to know someone to get your foot in the door….