Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
15 weeks
Is ETP is right for you?
Applied, entry level, hands-on learning
Start in September or January!
Your road map to a satisfying career
With our help and support, you’ll learn entry-level employment skills, obtain external certifications, get practical workplace experience, and develop the confidence to pursue further learning, volunteering and employment opportunities.

Educational options
Certificate in Employment Preparation: Essential Employment Skills Specialization
Certificate in Employment Preparation: EARTH Gardening Specialization
The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) will continue to cover the cost of textbooks and student and registration fees for eligible students. Some students are able to approve for additional funding.
Get started with Employment Preparation where you will develop the skills, attitudes, knowledge and practices that prepare you for entry-level employment training. This program is meant to be completed in 30 weeks with you learning at your own pace and level. You'll explore interests, values and opportunities so you can set goals and develop a learning plan to build essential skills for life, learning and work. Through ongoing guidance and support, you'll explore lifestyle practices that develop resilience while connecting with resources and exploring opportunities for learning, work and community connection that reflect your abilities, interests, and values.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.

Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
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Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2023
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Employment Preparation - Essential Employment Skills Specialization, Certificate
$ 2,343 (domestic)
Employment Preparation - EARTH Gardening Specialization, Certificate
$2,531 (domestic)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.
Financial assistance
The Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG) covers student fees, deposit, tuition (if applicable), required textbooks and childcare support for eligible students enrolled in 0-level upgrading courses.
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Curriculum & courses
Admission Requirements
Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September or January intake.
All students admitted to the Employment Preparation Program must participate in an intake conversation to determine suitability for the program and for working in an applied learning setting at the college.
Information and Application Process
Step 1 - Connect with an instructor
250-370-3839
fournierm@camosun.ca
Chat with an instructor to discover if ETP is right for you. Determine which courses you will start with.
If you discover that ETP is not the right program for you, we may be able to suggest alternative programs or resources.
Step 2 - Application/Financial Aid/Registration
ETP staff will help you fill out all the necessary forms and guide you through the process:
- Application
- Financial Aid, if you are eligible
- Registration
Note: Each ETP program is a stand-alone offering. Current students must inform ETP staff that they wish to continue on into another ETP program and book an intake conversation. See Step 1
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Our Teaching Staff
Camosun College is fiercely proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students’ individual journeys.
Faculty/staff profile

Mark Fournier
Chair, Employment Training and Preparation
Faculty/staff profile

Laura Friesen
Instructional Assistant | Instructor, Employment Training and Prep
Faculty/staff profile

Jody Isaac
Instructor, Employment Training and Preparation

Learn more
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Contact information
Mark Fournier, Chair of Employment Training and Preparation
We want to hear from you!