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 when I came to Canada, most refugees pointed me some challenges and they said there is job difficulty.
Feeling Grateful
Due to I was nervous and thinking how to find a satisfy and good job. Then suddenly I saw the announcement of MOSAIC and BC Alliance for Manufacturing showing their program for support of refugees and to help them how to find a job and guiding them about new cultures, then I applied.
In the same time, some other people who came earlier to Canada said no benefit from such trainings, instead they mentioned I must leave the training they encouraged me to start work in restaurants but I ignored their suggestion I continued with BC Alliance for Manufacturing.
I learned a lot from their good environment and good team. They offered me and as because of them I have a well job, due to thank all the respected team especially Mr. Daniel Marc Jones, Mrs. Manal and Mr. Cormac.
Finally as per my experience I kindly request the valued team to continue the same courses for other people and inform me for similar courses and events.
Thank you,
Ahmadzai
The Training
On June 5, 2023, I embarked on the eleven-week PELT course, which seamlessly intertwined well-structured lectures with hands-on assignments. Our skilled instructor ensured that every morning’s theoretical lecture was paired with tangible, practical tasks in the afternoon. While I gained insights from individual projects, it was during group tasks that I truly felt the course’s essence. Collaborating with classmates from different professions, backgrounds, and walks of life was illuminating. This diversity spotlighted the invaluable power of teamwork, revealing that learning wasn’t just confined to textbooks.
Our main resource, “A Guide to Graphic Print Production: Third Edition,” deepened my grasp of the printing process. Thankfully, for someone like me without personal equipment, the institute provided computers and essential software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Our assignments were diverse, from crafting business cards to co-creating “cookie boxes” alongside Food and Beverage Production Worker trainees. A highlight of the course was the series of field trips facilitated by NWSI. These weren’t just token excursions; they offered immersive insights into the varied roles available for PELT graduates in the industry. Engaging with enthusiastic professionals and exploring areas like foiling, folding, and lamination broadened my perspective beyond just presses. Their candid discussions about job responsibilities and remuneration aided in shaping my industry goals. By the end of the course, I was proud that our batch set a record for the number of field trips, equipping us with a wealth of knowledge as I transitioned into the printing sector post-graduation.
Landing the Job
After finishing at NWSI, they helped send my resume to multiple printing companies on my ‘Next Steps’ list. This led to various interviews and eventually, a position as a Production Worker at Hemlock Harling. From the get-go, my coworkers were incredibly welcoming, helping me with basics like computer-based job logging. Their teamwork, especially in tight spots, is truly inspiring. On a lighter note, I’ve signed up for the company’s Badminton Tournament this September. Even though I’m new to the sport and there’s a tempting BBQ at noon, I remembered Cormac’s advice to join in on company events to build relationships. Who knows where these new connections might lead?
BC Alliance for Manufacturing they completely changed my life
Manufacturing Production Worker Training Program
This7-week of industry-specific training is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to pursue a career opportunity in the Canadian manufacturing industry….
