PRINT ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING (PELT) PROGRAM
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
Winter 2025 Cohort:
JANUARY 19 – MARCH 13, 2026
Print is an essential service and a vital part of daily life. From packaging to marketing materials, print drives communication and supports the manufacturing economy in British Columbia. If you’re passionate about building a career in this dynamic industry, we want you!
In this 8-week, full-time government-funded program, students are introduced to a wide range of skills necessary for entry-level careers in the print and mailing industry. Training is held in-person at our Venables Training Centre in Vancouver and combines practical experience with industry-focused instruction. Upon successful completion, participants will have the knowledge and skills to jumpstart their careers in this exciting and evolving sector.
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Participants will Learn

Fundamentals of Pre-Press and Graphic Design

Bindery Operations (folding, cutting, and finishing)
Digital and Offset Printing Techniques

Direct Mail Processing and Strategies

Packaging and Product Assembly
Customer Service Excellence in Print
First Aid Level 1 Certification

Kaizen Level 1 Certification Training
Joint Health & Safety Committee Certification

Counterbalanced Forklift Theory Certification
February 24, 2025
- Vancouver, BC
- Free Training
January 19, 2026
- Vancouver, BC
- Free Training
At-A-Glance
Credential
- Print Entry Level Training certificate
- First Aid Level 1 certificate
- Kaizen Level 1 certificate
- Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) certificate
- Counterbalanced Forklift Theory certificate
Location
Metro Vancouver, BC
Duration
8 weeks
Class Size
Approx. 15 participants
Post Training Support
Job readiness & Placement support
Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizen, or Protected Person
- Unemployed or Underemployed
- Min. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 6
- Commitment to actively seeking part-time or full-time employment within BC’s printing industry upon program completion
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