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Ready To Work

READY TO WORK (RTW) is dedicated to assisting people towards career opportunities in the Tourism field and in fostering a stronger learning culture within the Tourism Sector. The program is an enhanced, entry-level skills development program available for Youth, New Canadians, Persons wtih Disabilities and Older Workers.

Through Occupational Standards based material and National Certification, we coordinate Ready to Work programs across the province in order to successfully integrate participants into entry level positions in Tourism. 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. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive two national certificates and nine provincial certificates including:

SuperHost Atlantic - Expect Excellence
First Aid/CPR
It’s Good Business Responsible Beverage Server Program
Food Handlers Course
Tourism WHMIS
Stress Management
Time Management
Basic 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
Networking with employers and working with other Tourism employees
An opportunity to achieve nationally-recognized Professional Certification in one of 27 Tourism occupations

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