The Elevate Plus Training Program provides free six-week training for jobs in the eastern Ontario manufacturing sector, specifically within Bay of Quinte. The project was created by employers and educators to deliver exactly the skills required to be successful in a career within the industry.
Who Is Eligible for the Free Training?The Elevate Plus program was designed to provide the higher education required for a career in the manufacturing and food processing industry. Who qualifies?
The free training requires a six-week commitment in the Belleville area of eastern Ontario. The first four weeks are spent on the Loyalist College campus, learning the skills required for the local manufacturing and food processing industries. Classroom days run from 9am to 3pm, and are focused on vocational skills, essential literacy and language skills.
The final two weeks of the free training is delivered on the job. You’ll be able to experience 10 days of 8-hour shifts within the manufacturing plant. This provides you with the chance to see if you are the right fit for the job and the specific company.
Another huge benefit is that you won’t have to invest significant funds into training or a certification before you are sure that this is the career for you.
Beyond the obvious benefit of helping to supply the manufacturers with the workforce they desire, the
Manufacturing provides tremendous employment opportunities for the Bay of Quinte region, and employers are investing in their workforce through programs like Elevate Plus. The region also boasts a more affordable cost of living than the surrounding urban centres, meaning your hard-earned dollars will go further. If you are in the Bay of Quinte or willing to relocate to eastern Ontario, this free training option provides a fast track to set you up for full-time employment. Contact the Ontario East Economic Development Commission to learn more about the training and workforce development initiatives in the region.
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References:
https://quintedevelopment.com/eso-loyalist-college-elevate/
http://loyalisttraining.com/workshops/upcoming-workshops/elevate-plus-training-program/