This year’s Cook It Up and Ready for Retail training programs will be offered both onsite and online, SIRCH Community Services said in a Feb. 15 news release.
In partnership with Fleming College, both programs are starting soon.
Cook It Up trains people in food services. Ready for Retail trains people to work in retail spaces.
This year, for the first time, Cook It Up trainees get to practice their skills in the SIRCH Community Kitchen and Bistro, while Ready for Retail students will cut their teeth at the SIRCH Marketplace.
SIRCH said successful candidates can do some courses from home or, if they don’t have an available computer, at the new training centre. Some of the classes will be in small groups in the training centre as well.
“These programs will help you gain the skills and confidence you need to find success,” SIRCH executive director, Gena Robertson, said to potential participants.
“We can help you solve any practical issues that may stand in your way, like if you don’t have transportation, or need to be home when the kids get off the bus. And you’ll get a hot lunch any day you’re on site.”
She added, “Our instructors will make you feel confident in no time. Our goal is to get you employed, or self-employed, and everyone is going to bend over backwards to make that happen.”
The programs have been running for six years. Robertson said 90 per cent of graduates have been offered jobs upon graduation.
The programs are free. To apply or learn more, contact SIRCH at info@ sirch.on.ca or call 705-457-1742. Or you can visit www.sirch.on.ca
