Ahmadzai

Manufacturing Production Worker Training Program Cohort: Spring 2018 Student: Ahmadzai LAYOFF to LIFTOFF With respect to BC Alliance’s team for manufacturing, I would like to thank and appreciate all your kind efforts for building our career. Shortly, when I was in my home country, I faced lots of security threats and lack of job. Then […]

Gerald

Print Entry Level Training Program Cohort: Spring 2023 Student: Gerald Rath  LAYOFF to LIFTOFF In 2018, after two decades in signage and vehicle graphics, I was laid off and grappled with health issues amidst the pandemic’s chaos. By March 2023, with renewed health, I ventured to a Surrey job fair, seeking a fresh start. Although […]

Dawson

Print Entry Level Training Program Cohort: Winter 2024 Student: Dawson Early Finding Through the Print Entry Level Training (PELT) program, Dawson discovered the intricate and fascinating world of print production. Each step of the process, from design to the final product, captivated him as he envisioned a future career in print. Dawson found learning through […]

Keith

Print Entry Level Training Program Cohort: Winter 2024 Student: Keith Herndier LAYOFF to LIFTOFF A former mechanic’s apprentice, Keith, was ready for a career change when he discovered the Print Entry Level Training (PELT) program. He was impressed by the course’s comprehensive approach—a solid foundation in industry terminologies, colour theory, general processes, and practical knowledge, […]

Shauna

Industrial Sewing Training Program Cohort: Fall 2023 Student: Shauna T For 13 years, Shauna dedicated herself to being a stay-at-home mom, managing a busy household and caring for her children, one of whom has special needs and is homeschooled. Though she found fulfillment in her motherhood journey, she yearned for an opportunity that could help […]

Espoire

Plastic and Rubber Production Worker Training Program Cohort: Winter 2024 Student: Espoire Discovery of a New Passion As a new immigrant to Canada, I faced numerous challenges in finding employment that matched my skills and experience. My lack of background in manufacturing and the unfamiliarity with the Canadian experience and workplace norms proved to be […]

David O’Leary

Building Supply Technical Training Program Cohort: Fall 2023 Student: David O’Leary Building Skills, Careers, and Success In British Columbia, where a housing affordability crisis is exacerbated by a shortage of skilled trades workers, David’s journey stands out, showcasing the value of specialized training programs.  David, transitioning from a different industry, enrolled in the Building Supply […]

Jean Paul

Manufacturing Production Worker Training Program Cohort: 2019 Student: Jean Paul New to the country but feel welcomed Jean-Paul came to Canada to for a better future. He participated in the MPW program and is now Industry Ready. See what Jean-Paul has to say about the Manufacturer Production Worker Program. Thrill of the Craft Over the […]