Indigenous Recycling Employment Entry Program

Credential: Completion Certificate  Ι  Offered: March to May

Program Description

A combination of essential skills, cultural components, specific detailed training in the field of recycling will provide Indigenous participants with access to careers in recycling technician. The Indigenous Recycling Employment Entry Program will provide essential skills training for Indigenous youth and adult participants a job placement at a recycling or materials management facility.

During the 10-week online training term, the participants will develop essential skills from related profiles including NCO 9423 Plastics Processing Machine Operators and NOC 9619 Laborers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities. Contracted health and safety training will make the participants more employable and ready for their internship. This includes WHMIS, First Aid, Fall Protection and Drivers Education. Job shadowing at our partner Recycling Alternative will provide an understanding of the jobs and skills required.

The program incorporates Indigenous cultural components to support student retention. At the NEC these will include Elders, Indigenous support staff, cultural events, cultural activities, and various guest speakers. The recycling industry requires well prepared workers and some Indigenous people have an affinity for entry level jobs in a safe and secure environment

Program Summary

Tuition & Information

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

For more information, contact:

Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
[email protected]