Focus College is proud to celebrate the successful completion of the Work Fluent ESL Beginner Program by our March 2026 cohort. Over six weeks, students developed essential English language and workplace skills designed to help newcomers and job seekers succeed in today's Canadian workforce. The program combined practical language training with career readiness education, enabling participants to build confidence in professional communication and workplace interactions. What Students Learned: The Work Fluent ESL Beginner Program focused on real-world workplace applications, including: Workplace communication and conversational English Grammar and professional writing skills Resume and cover letter development Customer service fundamentals Workplace health and safety awareness Digital literacy and online workplace tools Zoom and virtual meeting skills LinkedIn profile development and networking Interview preparation and mock interview practice Canadian workplace culture and expectations Teamwork and collaboration skills Digital etiquette and professional conduct Building Confidence for Career Success The Work Fluent ESL program is designed to help learners improve their English while gaining practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. Through hands-on activities, workplace scenarios, and interactive learning, students strengthened their ability to communicate effectively in professional environments. By the end of the program, participants demonstrated greater confidence, improved fluency, and a stronger understanding of workplace expectations in Canada. Supporting Employment and Community Integration At Focus College, we are committed to helping students build the language, communication, and career skills needed to thrive in today's workforce. Programs like Work Fluent ESL provide a valuable pathway for newcomers and English language learners to enhance their employability, workplace readiness, and long-term career success. Congratulations to all graduates of the March 2026 Work Fluent ESL Beginner cohort. We wish you continued success in your educational and professional journey.

Focus College successfully delivered a Food Handler Safety Training session at WorkBC Abbotsford on June 16, 2026, helping participants gain the essential knowledge and certification required for safe food handling in British Columbia. The Food Handler Safety Training program is a practical, hands-on course designed to meet British Columbia food safety training requirements for individuals who prepare, handle, or serve food in restaurants, cafés, catering businesses, healthcare facilities, and other food service environments. Following the classroom training, participants complete the official online examination through the provincial certification platform. Upon successfully passing the exam, participants receive a Food Handler Certificate, which is recognized by public health authorities across British Columbia and remains valid for five years. What Participants Learned During the training, participants developed the knowledge and skills needed to: Reduce the risk of food-borne illness through safe food handling practices Comply with BC food safety regulations and workplace standards Prevent contamination and cross-contamination of food, equipment, and surfaces Apply proper personal hygiene practices in food service settings Maintain effective cleaning and sanitization procedures Improve food safety standards and customer confidence Supporting Career Readiness Through Practical Training At Focus College, we are committed to providing industry-relevant training that helps learners build practical skills and improve employment opportunities. Programs such as Food Handler Safety Training equip participants with recognized certifications that support careers in hospitality, food services, healthcare, retail food operations, and community organizations. We thank all participants and our partners at WorkBC Abbotsford for their collaboration in making this training session a success.

Today, we proudly celebrate the successful completion of our Work Fluent Training ESL, Upper Intermediate program for the March cohort. Over the past six weeks, students developed practical workplace English skills designed for real career success. The program focused on communication, grammar, professional writing, resumes and cover letters, customer service, workplace safety, and digital tools such as Zoom and LinkedIn. Students also took part in interview practice, explored Canadian workplace culture, strengthened teamwork skills, and learned digital etiquette to navigate today’s professional environments with confidence. Built to be practical, career-focused, and immediately applicable, the program helped learners finish with stronger fluency, greater confidence, and clearer pathways toward employment success. Congratulations to our March cohort on this achievement and exciting next chapter.