Sprott-Shaw Blog

We all come from different backgrounds and experiences. Some of us feel we don’t measure up and that we will never amount to much. But some of those people have this voice inside that says “Yes you can”. When one listens to that voice and takes action on overcoming challenges, it’s a beautiful thing when an organization also adopts the ‘yes you can mentality’ and steps in to show the way!

Project literacy is a non-profit organization that says ‘YES YOU CAN’. The Kelowna campus has enjoyed a partnership with Project Literacy Kelowna for the past couple of years and together, they have helped students come to the realization that not only ‘CAN THEY’ but they ‘ALREADY HAVE’.

Students who need help with Math, English, Essay writing and study habits have been assisted in bringing their skills up to par to gain entrance into their desired program. This is a free service to anyone who feels they need help.

The help offered by many community volunteers and staff is so appreciated and makes a big difference to those who truly deserve it. Project literacy helps construct a future filled with possibility and potential.

On behalf of Kelowna Campus, Thank you Project Literacy for all you do for Sprott Shaw Community College and the Kelowna Community!

For more information: http://www.projectliteracykelowna.org

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A few weeks ago there was a presentation from a member of Aviawest. Aviawest is an interesting company. Aviawest is a family owned business with 7 locations, the location in Parksville and Victoria are two of the biggest. Aviawest have call centers in Nanaimo and they hire for the call center as well massages. house keeping, guest services, marketing and administrative. There are many opportunities with this locally owned company.

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The Nanaimo campus offers an Industry Training Authority (ITA) recognized Electrical Level 1 and 2 program. Both courses are 300 hours, 8 weeks in duration.

Students that qualify for Employment Insurance automatically receive their EI benefits while in training as well as travel allowance. At the end of year one and year two students are eligible to apply for the Apprenticeship Incentive grant, a $1,000.00 cash grant available through Service Canada. http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/apprenticeship.shtml

There is still room in Nanaimo’s Electrical Level 1 intake on August 4/2009, the next intake will be February 1/2010.

Nanaimo’s electrical Level 2 course that starts on September 28/2009 has just a few seats left. There is also some seats available for the Electrical level 2 intake on March 29/2010.

For more information call Karen at the Nanaimo campus (250) 754 9600.

Nanaimo's Electrical Class Level 2

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