Opportunities to Support Labour Force
Mentoring | Job Placements | Virtual Job Fair
TOTA is facilitating two virtual Tourism Skills Training Programs in order to support displaced employees and professionals transitioning to a career in the tourism industry. The curriculum prepares participants to work in various tourism and hospitality positions in the Thompson Okanagan region with a focus on serving domestic markets in 2021, ultimately increasing the labour pool for tourism companies. Curriculum topics were determined by TOTA through survey responses from tourism operators about labour needs, skills gaps, and general feedback.
Industry support is essential to help these up and coming tourism professionals achieve success as they journey down the path of their career.
TOTA is seeking tourism operators to provide mentoring during the program and job placements post-program for up to 75 job-ready participants.
You may choose to participate with one or all of these opportunities. Please submit a form for each corresponding opportunity.
The upcoming opportunities for tourism operators to get involved are:
Mentoring for 8 Weeks | Apply by March 16
By volunteering as a mentor you can make a difference for a budding tourism professional by sharing career advice, positive support, and encouraging words. Connect with a participant through virtual meetings or phone calls for 1 hour per week for an 8 week period between March 18 and June 13. We will attempt to match you with a mentee in your community or region.
Job Postings & Work Placements
Are you hiring? TOTA is matching participants with work placements. Participants will have a strong understanding of current tourism industry practices from the curriculum, have varying professional experience, and are seeking a range of positions from entry level to middle management roles.
Sign up to receive a list of potential candidates based on location, interest, and experience. Job postings will be shared during and after the Job Fair.
Virtual Job Fair | April 22, 2021
TOTA is hosting a virtual job fair for Tourism Skills Training program participants on April 22. Employers will host a virtual booth and have the opportunity to meet with participants. Tech support for the virtual platform will be provided.
After you sign up, we will contact you with further details.
Spread the Word
Please share these industry opportunities with any tourism managers and leaders in the Thompson Okanagan tourism industry that may be interested.
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us if you have further questions about TOTA's Training Centre and programs:
Barbara Bonnough
Training Program Manager
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA)
(778) 752-5877 | Training@TOTABC.com
The Tourism Skills Training Programs are delivered by the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) in cooperation with the University of Victoria-Peter B. Gustavson School of Business and supported by the Province of British Columbia.
