Students & Interns
New & Young Worker Training FAQs
This is a cross-section of frequently asked questions that should offer you some reassurance that gaps in employers’ knowledge about young and new workers are common, but easily remedied.
OHS Guidelines for Young and New Worker Orientation and Training
These guidelines clarify the meaning of section 3.23 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Baby Boomer Tool Kit
Tap into the “best kept secret” labour pool in our industry.
10 Reasons Why Recruiting and Retaining Baby Boomers Will Improve Your Business and Your Bottom Line
The business case has less to do with traditional retention than with the links between flexibility and engagement and between engagement and business results.
Do International Students Need a Work Permit?
Do International Students Need a Work Permit? Question: I am a Manager in a hotel and have had a couple of international students who have recently graduated from a BC college or university tell me that they can come and work for me. All I need to do is to offer them a job and… Continue reading Do International Students Need a Work Permit?
Problems Finding Talent? Head Back to Campus
More and more companies are focusing their attention on campuses to add human capital to their organizations and to lure the younger generation to replace the retiring baby boomers. Here is how your organization can be more successful with campus hiring and attracting a new generation of leaders
Employment of People Under 15 Years of Age
Young employees play a major role in the tourism and hospitality industry. Sometimes a young person wants a part-time job in food service just to earn a bit of pocket money. The part-time job can lead to a lifetime attachment to the industry and start many young people on an exciting career path. However, employers who violate the rules for employing children may face penalties up to $10,000.
Caution: You Need To Pay Your Interns
Volunteers, practicum students and interns can serve in many capacities within an organization, greatly benefiting employers by bringing new energy and knowledge, and augmenting or extending the work of existing employees. Similarly, these individuals reap significant benefits by gaining valuable experience, skills and contacts. What is a volunteer, practicum student and intern?
Checklist: Is Your Business Boomer-Ready?
There are many benefits to engaging boomers and changing demographics have made the need to do so a reality. Fortunately for tourism and hospitality, the flexible, often leisure friendly, and social aspects of work in the industry make it attractive to this demographic. But in order to successfully attract and recruit this demographic, you will… Continue reading Checklist: Is Your Business Boomer-Ready?
Mentorship – Bridging The Gap Between School and Work
The Tourism Management degree at Capilano University allows fourth year students to connect with a strong leader in the industry. While the students benefit from their mentor’s wisdom, their mentors discover the value of giving back.