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Workforce Training – connecting you back to the world of work

Jul 30, 2021 | 2:42 PM

A slump in the oil industry, compounded by shutdowns in various businesses and industries due to COVID-19, has left many Albertans unemployed or under employed.

A program funded by the Alberta and Federal governments aims to help with free training programs. Workforce Training offers programs that prepare potential employees to work in industries such as agriculture, construction, logistics, production / manufacturing, transportation and others. Individuals receive industry-recognized certifications and training that helps provide a transition to work.

Training Inc. assists with employable training and job search support and has been offering educational components for years, so they know the certifications that employees need to actually work in numerous industries and what employers need from their employees.

Tim Clark, the Career and Employment Counsellor/Manager at Training Inc., explains, “It’s important that prospective clients know that the training is free and they need to understand the target employments in the areas listed. They must also allow enough time to be entered into the program, as they need to meet the entrance requirements.”

Potential clients are required to go through an in-person eligibility screening with an intake officer, which usually takes about 3 weeks.

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They are just starting in-take for the programs, as the first start date is August 30, with programs running every two months. Because it is a government funded program, there is a lot of administration, screening and receiving acceptance for students to enter the programs.

Program Overview:

· 22 Training/Safety Certifications

· Tickets include four equipment operations certifications and Air Brake Endorsement

· Class-3 Driver’s Training (for eligible participants)

· Digital Technology Training

· Employability Training

· Job Search Assistance

Course List and Program Components:

1. Front-end Loader

2. Telehandler

3. Forklift Training

4. Skid Steer (Bobcat)

5. Standard First Aid Level C, CPR-AED

6. Confined Space Entry and Monitor

7. Ground Disturbance Level II

8. Fall Protection

9. H2S Alive

10. Air Brake Endorsement

11. CSTS: Construction Safety Training System

12. North American Cargo Securement

13. WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Material Information System – GHS WHMIS 2015

14. TDG: Transportation of Dangerous Goods

15. Back Care Awareness

16. OH&S Codes and Regulation Awareness

17. CSO: Common Safety Orientation

18. Flag Person

19. Wildlife Awareness

20. Codes of Practice for Care and Handling of Livestock

21. Managing Food Safety

22. Fire Awareness

They also offer programs that help improve computer skills, for those who are hands-on skilled but, dont have enough knowledge about computers and want to increase their comfort level, as they recognize computers are moving into their industry. As well, they offer Class-3 driver training, for whomever meets the eligibility requirements.”

The eligibility requirements for entrance into Training Inc. programs:

— you must be an Alberta resident,

— you must be unemployed or under employed,

— you must be out of high school for at least one year,

— you need to be capable of accomplishing physically demanding work, for industries with this requirement.

— individuals need to be interested in working in these fields.

Those interested in the training programs are encouraged to register as soon as possible, as there are a limited number of seats. For more information or to register for the screening process, call Training Inc. at 403-320-5100 or call Toll Free at 1-866-380-3480. You can also find moe information at www.traininginc.ca

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