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Big Rig Driving School in Surrey is receiving more than $660,000 to train professional truck drivers in the Lower Mainland.
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More people will train to be professional truck drivers
Published 4:18 PST, Mon December 12, 2022
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As many as 30 eligible participants will receive training to prepare them for jobs as professional truck drivers in the Lower Mainland.
"This training will help people gain the necessary skills and education for employment as truck drivers, which is in high demand," said Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. "For newcomers and immigrants, this training is a pathway to rewarding employment and stability for their families."
Big Rig Driving School is receiving more than $660,000 to prepare participants for employment as professional truck drivers in the Lower Mainland.
The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction's Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) project focuses on providing occupational training and work experience to immigrants.
Participants will receive 10 weeks of employability and essential skills training, including communication and Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT), four weeks of on-the-job work experience with local employers, and one week of followup support to assist participants in their job search.
"This program will give the participants a great learning experience with a combination of applied knowledge and on-the-job experience to give them a clear pathway to careers in the truck driving industry," said Harry Bacchal, president, Big Rig Driving School Ltd.
The first intake of full-time, group-based learning began today. The second and third intakes begin in March and July 2023, respectively. People interested in finding out more about this or other CEP projects can contact their local WorkBC centre.
Funding for this project is provided through the Project-Based Labour Market Training stream of WorkBC's CEP. CEP investments are targeted at projects that support an inclusive economic recovery. CEP projects support B.C. job seekers' training and work experience and help businesses and communities address labour-market challenges. Through CEP, the province invests $15 million annually in communities throughout B.C.
This announcement is part of StrongerBC's Future Ready plan. Future Ready is making education and training more accessible, affordable and relevant to help businesses grow and prepare British Columbians for the jobs of tomorrow.
To learn how CEP is helping local communities, visit workbc.ca/Employment-Services/Community-and-Employer-Partnerships.aspx.
To learn how WorkBC can help find British Columbians jobs that are right for them, visit workbc.ca/.
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