PRINT ENTRY LEVEL TRAINING (PELT) PROGRAM

April 8th, 2024

April 8th, 2024

Winter 2024 Cohort: 

FEBRUARY 24 – APRIL 18, 2025

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

Coming Soon

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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