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Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism Program - - - To apply or for more information, contact: Nicole Campbell, HR & Training Assistant Gitxsan Development Corporation 250•842•6780 / 1•866•842•6780 [email protected] Seating is Limited, Apply Today! Entry Requirements: • Reading and writing comprehension at a grade 10 level • An interest in working in Aboriginal Tourism T raining today for tomor r ow ’ s ca r eer Gitxsan Development Corporation is o ff ering this fully funded training to eligible persons. The skills and knowledge acqui r ed th r ough this training will assist in obtaining employment in the Aboriginal Tourism Field. This 5 week “Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tour- ism” program will provide an opportunity for aboriginal participants to explore the aboriginal tourism industry. Participants will examine the opportunities, benefits, and potential impacts of aboriginal cultural tourism. Examples and case studies from northern BC and other parts of the world are used. Participants are to explore the fundamentals of marketing aboriginal tourism prod-ucts. Particular attention will be paid to the specific characteristics of tourists interested in aboriginal tour-ism, aboriginal tourism product preferences. Partici-pants will also explore the principles and apply the fundamentals of developing cultural tourism products. Using real example, participants will work to develop products that provide meaningful, authentic cultural exchanges that address visitor motivations. Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism Topics include: • Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tourism • Aboriginal Tourism Marketing • Cultural Tourism Product Development • Cultural Interpretation Training • Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Career Opportunities • Tourism Customer Service Training • Guest Speakers from around Northwest BC Location: Hazelton BC Dates: Feb. 13 - Mar. 16, 2018
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To apply or for more information, contact:Nicole Campbell, HR & Training AssistantGitxsan Development Corporation250•842•6780 / 1•866•842•[email protected]
Seating is Limited, Apply Today!
Entry Requirements: • Reading and writing comprehension at a grade 10 level
• An interest in working in Aboriginal Tourism
Training today for tomorrow’s careerGitxsan Development Corporation is o�ering this fully funded training to eligible persons. The skills and knowledge acquired through this training will assist in obtaining employmentin the Aboriginal Tourism Field.
This 5 week “Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tour-ism” program will provide an opportunity for aboriginal participants to explore the aboriginal tourism industry. Participants will examine the opportunities, benefits, and potential impacts of aboriginal cultural tourism. Examples and case studies from northern BC and other parts of the world are used. Participants are to explore the fundamentals of marketing aboriginal tourism prod-ucts. Particular attention will be paid to the specific characteristics of tourists interested in aboriginal tour-ism, aboriginal tourism product preferences. Partici-pants will also explore the principles and apply the fundamentals of developing cultural tourism products. Using real example, participants will work to develop products that provide meaningful, authentic cultural exchanges that address visitor motivations.
Introduction to Aboriginal Tourism
Topics include:
• Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tourism• Aboriginal Tourism Marketing• Cultural Tourism Product Development• Cultural Interpretation Training• Introduction to Aboriginal Cultural Tourism Career Opportunities• Tourism Customer Service Training• Guest Speakers from around Northwest BC
Location: Hazelton BC Dates: Feb. 13 - Mar. 16, 2018
