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Ready To Work

READY TO WORK (RTW) TOURISM CAREERS is dedicated to assisting young people towards career opportunities in the Tourism field and in fostering a stronger learning culture within the Tourism Industry. The program is an enhanced, entry-level skills development program available for young adults between ages 15 and 30 from all walks of life and cultures.

Through Occupational Standards based material and National Certification, we coordinate Ready to Work programs across the province in order to successfully integrate youth into entry level positions in the Tourism Industry. The four-week program focuses on Tourism Essentials designed to prepare the participant for the workforce. There is no cost to the participant for taking the program. In addition to career planning and entry level skills, participants will receive:

SuperHost Customer Service Program
First Aid/CPR
It’s Good Business Responsible Beverage Program
National Sanitation
Food Handlers Course
WHMIS
Stress Management
Time Management
Personal Budgeting
Workplace Etiquette
Professionalism
Introduction to Tourism
Basic Communication Skills
Job Readiness

What's in it for You?
Relevant post-secondary, entry-level career training
Valuable work experience in Tourism businesses that can put you on the path to long-term stable employment and a successful career in Tourism
Career planning - helping you decide where your skills, knowledge and attitudes will make the greatest contribution towards long-term employment and future opportunities in the Tourism Industry
Networking with employers and working with other Tourism employees
An opportunity to achieve nationally-recognized Professional Certification in a great number of occupations in the eight sectors of Tourism.

We're looking for people who:

Are motivated
Have a positive attitude
Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Have realistic employment expectations
Are committed to a challenge
Enjoy working with the general public
Are looking for a career path with endless possibilities