Employment and work in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Nanaimo Foodshare - Cultivating Abilities
Offered by Nanaimo Foodshare
271 Pine St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2B7
In short
Group training activities and on-the job work experience in food and agriculture for people with diverse abilities. Self-identify as having a disability.
- Hours
- Office open M-F 10-2
- Who it is for
- Youth, Adults, People with disabilities
- Where
- 271 Pine St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2B7
- How to reach
- (250) 619-6402 · Website
- Last verified
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About this service
Group training activities and on-the job work experience in food and agriculture for people with diverse abilities. You can apply if you are:
- Over the age of 15
- Self-identify as having a disability
- Out of school
- Legally able to work in Canada
- Find it hard to find work or keep work
- Not receiving Employment Insurance benefits
- Want to find work and keep work
You will get training in :
- Essential Employment Skills
- Interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, Team Building
- Foodsafe Level One
- First Aid and WHMIS
- Cashier Training
- Barista Training
- Basic Food Prep Skills & Safe Food Handling
- Agriculture Basics
The program is 16 weeks: 6 weeks of classroom training (20-30 hours per week) and a 10-week work placement. The program is offered 3-4 times per year and participants are paid while in training and on the job.
Funded by the Government of Canadas Opportunities Fund for People with Disabilities.
To apply, visit: https://nanaimofoodshare.ca/campaign/cultivating-abilities/.
Who can use it?
Persons with a disability, 15+ years of age, looking to find and keep work
When is it open?
Nanaimo Foodshare - Cultivating Abilities is open Office open M-F 10-2.
How do I get in touch?
Call (250) 619-6402, or use the website.
Listed in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
271 Pine St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2B7
271 Pine St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2B7Nanaimo, British Columbia
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