The Employment Skills Access Program at Douglas College provides TUITION-FREE group based training for unemployed individuals who need to upgrade their skills in order to get employed, who have not established an Employment Insurance claim in the past three years, or five years in the case of maternity/parental leave.

This six (6) week 96 hour evening program (Monday through Thursday from 6:00pm – 10:00pm) is designed to train individuals for entry or re-entry into employment in the custodial field. Graduates will seek work in school districts, municipalities, long-term care facilities, hospitals, educational institutions, hotels, business offices and various industry environments.

Program content: The program consists of both classroom and practicum setting.

• Floor machine hands on training
• Best Practices: Employability Skills
• Public Relations
• Safety Practices
• Standard of Detail
• Washroom Procedure
• Organizational Skills Development
• Theory on Cooperation
• Guest Speakers

Registration process:

• Submit “ESA Participant Eligibility Screening form“
• Submit a current resume
• Complete a Canadian Literacy Assessment
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Have valid Government issued photo identification (BC DL, BC ID, Permanent Resident Card and/or Canadian Passport)
• Good Health and Physical Capacity

Earn Industry Certifications:

1. Weller’s Building Service Worker Certificate
2. Occupational Level 1 First Aid
3. WHMIS
4. Copy of Student Evaluation for potential Employers
5. Douglas College Certificate of Completion

*Intake appointment at Douglas College, A1410 – 1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC