Workplace Essential Skills (WES)
Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Overview
The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour has collaborated with business, industry, community and labour organizations to introduce Workplace Essential Skills (WES) training to employed individuals and job-seekers throughout the province. This training maximizes the skills and resources of New Brunswickers to ensure the competitive edge, innovation and efficiency needs to lead business into a prosperous future.
Training is customized to respond to the specific needs of the work environment and the current or future needs of employees. Newly learned skills can be applied immediately with visible results. On-site training is customized to identify labour-force gaps and assist with workforce recruitment, retention and adaption.
WES provides the foundational skills necessary for everyone in today’s workplace and everyday life. There are nine essential skills:
Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication, Document Use, Computer Use**, Thinking Skills, Continuous Learning, Working with Others
**Computer Use is delivered through the Digital Literacy Program offered by the Community Adult Learning Network
Eligibility
WES training is delivered:
• in the workplace through customized on-site training;
• by matching employers with labour force shortages with individuals looking for employment and who are ready to increase their essential skills.
On-site training -WES training is available for , but not limited to:
• private, public and not-for-profit employers;
• municipalities;
• band/tribal councils;
• employer/employee associations; and
• industry associations.
To become a participant in a WES training:
• If you are employed, ask your employer about potential WES training opportunities.
• If you are a job-seeker, ask a Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training employment counsellor or a Department of Social Development case manager about training opportunities in your community.
Description
NNo matter where your business/organization is located in New Brunswick, there is a WES team ready to:
• assess your workplace needs;
• develop customized training that reflects the distinct needs of your current or future employees;
• provide resources for quality training;
• offer continued support throughout training; and
• measure the achievement of your training objectives.
Benefits to individuals participating in training:
• more skills; better abilities;
• more self-confidence;
• better able to solve problems;
• better able to take on new roles; and
• able to take pride in their work;
Benefits to employers:
• better skilled workforce;
• improved communication and co-operation;
• employees who work and make decisions more independently;
• more productivity; less absenteeism; and
• employees who show more initiative and become more innovative.
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