Literacy and Essential Skills Training:
- 60-hour program that targets the specific needs of IT workers
- was designed with input from local IT employers to meet their staff hiring and retention needs
- covers topics that reflect latest trends in Metro Vancouver’s IT workplace
- provides you with the opportunity to practise oral and written communication in the IT workplace.
- teaches you critical thinking skills expected by employers
- teaches you how to express your ideas and opinions effectively
- guest speakers provide up-to-date information and advice on the local IT industry and jobs
- connects you with ISSofBC’s expert Employer Relations Specialists and hiring events
You can join if you are:
- Permanent Resident, Canadian citizen or refugee
- Have English level of CLB 7 and higher
- Unemployed, under-employed or working in IT but struggling with communication
- With Experience and/or training as: Computer Programmer, Database Analyst, Data Administrator, Computer Network Technician
Locations Available
- Vancouver
- To learn more, email jobsuccess@issbc.org or call 604-684-2123 (ext. 1232) or visit us at #622-333 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
Activities
- Writing formal and informal messages, email and instant messages
- Speaking, writing (for example, case notes) and taking notes in an IT workplace
- Pronunciation and intonation support
- Developing critical thinking skills
- Simulations and role-plays:
- Asking for, giving and receiving feedback
- Supporting clients through trouble-shooting
- Inspiring team members
- Engaging in meetings
- participating in status reporting
- Explaining styles of code review
- Making presentations using slides
- Career goal-setting