Retail Training Program

Calgary Immigrant Women's Association


Description
Provides a program to help immigrant and refugee women develop tools and strategies to enhance their employability in the retail sector.

Service offers:

  • 11 weeks of in-class training and 4 weeks of work experience with training
  • combination of training at both in class and on the job situations
  • lessons to teach retail vocabulary, customer service, and numeracy
  • opportunity to earn certificates for Basic Food Safety and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System ( WHMIS )
  • computer training and equipment use
  • reimbursement of childcare and travel expenses
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to immigrant women with:
  • permanent residency
  • less than 12 years of formal education
  • Canadian Language Benchmark of level 4 or higher
  • challenges obtaining meaningful employment
Application Process
Service Access: Registration Required, To access service:
  • call 403-263-4414 
  •  visit website for details

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-263-4414
Fax
403-264-3914
Web Site
https://www.ciwa-online.com/client-services/workplace-services/retail-training-program.html
Email
employmentservices@ciwa-online.com
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - An accessible entrance (wheelchair ramp) is at the front of the building, an accessible washroom is located on the second floor; and accessible parking is available at the side of the building.
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators.
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 18, 2023
Address
138 4 Avenue SE
Calgary, AB, T2G 4Z6
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