Occupational Training

Tri-County Literacy Council offers free award-winning occupational training (based on Essential Skills) for entry-level employment positions.

The nine Essential Skills identified by the Government of Canada as being necessary for success at work and daily life are:

  1. Reading
  2. Writing
  3. Numeracy
  4. Oral Communication
  5. Working with Others
  6. Thinking Skills
  7. Document Use
  8. Computer Use
  9. Continuous Learning

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Depending on the training course, in addition to earning a program certificate, learners may also earn a second certificate to add to their employment portfolio, namely, a Worker Health & Safety Awareness certificate from the Ministry of Labour.

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Learners also benefit from site visits and meeting industry guest speakers.

For more information, call 613-932-7161.