Job Connections for Immigrants (JCI)

Start a career in the RETAIL and CUSTOMER SERVICE industry! Job Connections for Immigrants (JCI) helps immigrants gain language and employment skills and industry-recognized certifications.

This program is FREE to participate in; however, seating is limited. Learn more and apply to participate today.

In Class Sessions Included:

• English Language Training
• Job Search & Life Skills
• Computer Training

UFV Certification Courses Included:

• Customer Service
• Occupational First Aid
• Digital Literacy (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Office Fast Track (Outlook)
• FOODSAFE

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be Permanent Residents of Canada (PRs) or Naturalized Canadian Citizens (NCCs.)
• Applicants must have Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 3 or above. Applicants will be assessed.
• Applicants must be receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or have had a claim in the last 5 years. OR
• Applicants must have earned more than $2,000 in insurable earnings and paid employee EI premiums on those earnings in at least 5 of the last 10 years. OR
• Applicants must be a British Columbia Employment and Assistance Client with a Persons With Disabilities (BCEA PWD) designation.

PLEASE NOTE: Continuation of current EI benefits or Living Support will be provided to eligible participants.

Apply today by emailing program supervisor, Ranni Tolman.

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