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Working in tourism means different things to different people: flexible part time or seasonal jobs, full time positions, or rewarding careers. The right opportunity is waiting for you in one of Canada's fastest growing industries - Choose Tourism!
With such a wide range of occupations and entrepreneurial opportunities to choose from, you can have the rewarding and fulfilling career you deserve. For immediate or short-term employment needs, consider part time or seasonal occupations in a variety of occupations. From snow sports, cruise ships, casinos, and theme parks to rafting adventures and other attractions, jobs in tourism offer fun, dynamic social settings that will make your work or career experiences unforgettable.
TOURISM CAREER VIDEOS!
See for yourself what it is like to work in the tourism industry on PEI!
Careers in Tourism - Front Desk Agent
Meet Josh. A Front Desk Agent working in Charlottetown, PEI. Let Josh show you what a day in a life of a Front Desk Agent looks like!
Careers in Tourism - Line Cook
Meet Andrew. A young man working in PEI as a Line Cook. Hear his real life stories of cooking in the industry and why he loves his job!
Careers in Tourism - Visitor Information Counsellor
Meet Robin. A Visitor Information Counsellor who provides information to visitors and absolutely loves helping people plan their dream PEI vacations.
Meet Rose. A young lady working in Charlottetown, PEI as a Housekeeping Room Attendant. Hear about her housekeeping stories and why she loves her fast paced job!
Meet Sarah, a food and beverage server on PEI. Hear what she has to say about working in tourism, including perks, responsibilities and why she continues to stay in the industry.
English Language Training
Hospitality & Tourism Course
Presented by Holland College in partnership with Tourism Industry Association of PEI - Fall 2011 Newcomers to Canada & Employment Counsellors.
The past couple of years Holland College and the Tourism Industry Association of PEI have been offering language and hospitality training for Newcomers to Canada. We are happy to announce that for the upcoming 2011– 2012 academic year, we will be hosting a program for participants from October to March 2011.
This program is designed to:
- Improve the language level of the student
- Increase the student’s knowledge about tourism
- Develop the student’s awareness about job opportunities in tourism
- Promote employment in the tourism industry
The student will receive the following training and certification:
- Ready-to-Work certificate from the Tourism Industry Association of PEI
- SuperHost certificate
- Personality Dimensions seminar
- Tourism Essentials training
- Canadian Workplace Essentials training
The student will also participate in an ‘on-the-job’ work placement or tourism volunteer experience depending upon the length of the program.
Requirements to participate in the program are:
- Newcomer to Canada
- Language Level of 4-5 and above Canadian Level Benchmark
- Interested in receiving training in tourism
- Commit to the 20 weeks of hospitality training
For more information please contact:
Debbie Mol - 902-566-5008 / dmol@tiapei.pe.ca
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