The Training Group is a department of Douglas College that offers government-funded training, employment, and English language (LINC) programs, as well as programs and services for employers.
The Training Group supports British Columbia residents in navigating the job market or bridging to academic opportunities.
Several options and resources are available if you are unemployed, underemployed, or new to Canada. Our programs will help you gain new skills, access career support, connect with employers and find success in the workplace and community.
Program areas
Each year, thousands of people participate in Training Group programs spanning six core areas:
- Employment Services and Career Development
- Skills for Success
- LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
- Programs and Services for Employers
- Self-Employment Training
Our success is built on the principles of program delivery that are current, relevant, and responsive to the rapidly changing needs of our knowledge-based economy. Our work has received local, national, and international awards, most recently: