Western Community College (WCC) partnered with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to provide 30+ government-funded free training programs in various streams since the year 2020.
Funding programs were either in the forms of:
Project-Based Labour Market Training (PBLMTs)
Community Workforce Response Grants (CWRGs)
Skills Training for Economic Recovery (STER)
Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the increasing strains on the British Columbia healthcare system, Western Community College was able to offer our Health Care Assistant Diploma Program through the Community Workforce Response Grant.
This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and program cost coverage for 64 students around BC.
This government-funded program was able to provide 100% tuition and living costs to participants in a rigorous and intense Health Care Assistant Fast Track program. Students completed the program in as little as 4 months and gain valuable skills and training to become fully licensed Health Care Assistants.
This 20-week, free training program provided eligible Immigrants and Visible Minorities with in-demand agricultural skills to obtain and sustain good paying jobs. Participants were placed in Stream 2 – Technician (advanced English language skills and intermediate level of digital literacy). Components of the program include Canadian Workplace Culture, Essential Skills, soft skills/employability skills, short duration certification, occupational skills, job search skills, and supervised on-the-job work experience (practicum).
Upon successful completion of the training and work experience, participants received a certificate of completion by PICS and Western Community College, and were supported towards full-time employment
A government-funded, a free training program designed to connect interested and eligible individuals with the agriculture /horticulture industry of BC.
Funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training under Community Workforce Recovery Grant (CWRG), this program provides 19 weeks of training, including 12 weeks of occupational skills training provided by Western Community College (WCC), and 4 weeks of practicum with local employers.
Our 22 weeks fully funded training program is designed to empower, eliminate systemic barriers and increase the likelihood of attaining sustainable employment. Participants will complete their essential skills and employability skills training with us at PICS through online sessions and move to Western Community College to take occupational skills training to become an Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECE Assistant). Practicum period of 4 weeks is also incorporated in the training program to enhance participant’s knowledge.
This program provides 23 weeks of hotel services training, including occupational skills training plus 4 weeks of practicum and employment support.
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BENEFITS & CERTIFICATES
Fully funded 23 week program that provides educational training and employment support within the healthcare industry. Program includes practicum and employment support.
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BENEFITS & CERTIFICATES
Dual course program that includes 22 weeks of classroom training plus 6 weeks practicum and employment support. Successful graduates will have the credentials to work as an Early Childhood Assistant and/or Education Assistant.
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BEFEFITS
Fully funded program providing educational training and employment support after graduation. Students will learn the fundamentals of office administration within the healthcare industry.
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Fully funded program providing education training and employment support after graduation. Students will learn the fundamentals of education within the context of classroom support for students with learning challenges.
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COURSES
Fully funded program providing education training and employment support after graduation. Students will learn the fundamentals of education within the context of classroom support for students with learning challenges.
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COURSES
Mon – Sunday 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.
Unit 201 8318 120 St
Surrey, BC V3W 3N4
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Unit 900 13761 96 Ave,
Surrey, BC V3V 0E8
Our campus is strategically located at 13761 96 Ave #900, Surrey, BC V3V 0E8. With its proximity to major transit hubs, including prominent bus loops and the King George SkyTrain station, commuting to and from the campus has never been easier.