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INTERNSHIP PROGRAM – IMMERSE YOURSELF IN CANADIAN CULTURE
Western Town College’s Internship Program is a mix of classroom study and real-life experience. Combined with classroom training, this program is also designed to provide students with an opportunity to learn faster through service in various local businesses. The goal of the program is to provide an added educational experience outside of the classroom. The program is intended to provide knowledge, tools, and skills that can add to the educational experience of our students.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
English Coursework
Western Town College has several programs/courses that students can choose from. In order to enhance their English communication (written and oral), students can choose courses in General Communication (Media Communication, Power Talk, Pronunciation & Listening, Vocabulary, etc.), as well as Test Preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC). The goal of these courses is to ensure students have the required English ability to comprehend the theoretical and practical aspects of the Canadian workplace.
General Coursework
- Business English
This course consists of business writing and presentations designed to maximize students’ ability to communicate both in written and oral forms. - Internship Preparation
Students are exposed to Canadian business/workplace culture, market and trade practices, employment standards, human resource practices, etc. prior to actually entering a workplace.
The Program
WTC provides placement services to students, including resume/cover letter adjustment (as needed) and interview training. Some of the placement conditions are as follows:
- Students must take WTC ESL Full-Time Courses for a minimum of 12 weeks.
- Students must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate in the program.
- An advanced level of English must be achieved by the student.
- Students must be willing and eager to learn, and have an independent and pro-active attitude.
- Positions for the Internship Program are unpaid.
- Most internships will involve entry-level positions and availability will be based on language ability and experience.
- Students must have a valid study permit/work permit prior to starting the Internship Program.
Western Town College’s Internship Program is a partnership between the student, WTC, the employer, and the placement agency, with each partner playing a distinct but integral role.
The student will:
- Maintain attendance at work and at school.
- Maintain their academic performance.
- Strive to develop a positive work ethic.
- Attend and participate in all workshops.
- Be a positive role model for their peers in class and in the workplace.
Western Town College (WTC) will:
- Promote and recommend suitable candidates to placement agencies and employers.
- Provide input on student candidates to placement agencies and employers.
- Offer support to student participants.
- Participate in the internship graduation.
- Complete required documentation.
The employer will:
- Conduct interviews with selected candidates.
- Provide training, supervision, and mentoring.
- Provide all necessary safety training.
- Communicate with WTC and the placement agency staff regarding the student’s progress.
- Provide the student-trainee with a final evaluation of his/her work.
- Provide written confirmation once a student has completed his/her workplace training.
Program Structure
- Study Program
- 12 weeks
- 14 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 18 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 24 weeks
- Work Program
- 12 weeks
- 14 weeks
- 16 weeks
- 18 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 24 weeks
Placement Fee and Program Support
The placement fee is CAD$800, which includes visa documentation, Social Insurance Number application, workshops, and job placement support. This fee does not include the study program. Please refer to our current tuition fee schedule for further details.
Contact Western Town College for details.
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