Page Views: 268 Date Added: 10/17/2008 Last Updated: 10/17/2008 Description: A.C.C.E.S.S. & METIS NATION BC 735 CARNARVON STREET NEW WESTMINSTER, BC Canada V3M 1E6 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR ABORIGINAL FUTURES This program is available to any Aboriginal person entitled to work in Canada. Participants must have: Flexibility for on-call and for shift work Excellent physical condition Grade 12 or equivalency Safety consciousness Valid drivers license CN has a zero tolerance policy regarding drugs/alcohol What does the 6 week program involve? Customized Essential Skills training targeted to the needs of CN On site tours TOWES (Test of Workplace Essential Skills) assessment Interview preparation Ongoing coaching. What positions are targeted through this partnership program? Conductors Conductors switch rail cars, make or split up trains in yards, move cars between yards, sidings or tracks (often using a remote control device called a belt pack), according to the instructions originating with yard and train planners. This requires good communication skills involving specific hand signals or radio to facilitate the safe movement of engines and cars. They work oncall with irregular hours, weekends and holidays. What are “Essential Skills”? Essential Skills serve as the foundation for learning all other skills needed for work, learning and life. Strong Essential Skills prepares people for evolving in their jobs and adapting to workplace change. There are 9 Essential Skills: Reading Text Document Use Working with Numbers Writing Oral Communication Working with Others Thinking Skills Computer Use Continuous Learning Will I be funded participating in the essential skills program? All participants will be eligible to apply for funding through our affiliated employment assistance offices (see list on back page) How much will I be paid once I’m hired? Training rate is $800 weekly. The starting wage upon successful completion of the training program is on average $65,000 - $70,000 annually. Training period - approximately 6- months (5 weeks classroom training & approx. 4 months of field training) When does the program start? The CN program starts June 16, 2008. How can I l 604-521-5929 Voice 604-521-5931 Fax Please contact the service provider for current program information. June 16, 2008 / 6 Weeks City: New Westminster Address: 735 CARNARVON STREET Contact person:   shannonm@buildingfuturestoday.com Phone: 604-521-5929 Web-site: http://www.buildingfuturestoday.com View Map: E-mail: Reply to Listing | Additional photos

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