Mentoring Program

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:

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Register as a Mentor

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. We will attempt to match you with a mentee in your community or region.

After you sign up, we will contact you with further details.

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.