About ELT Hospitality Class
Helping newcomers integrate into PEI's tourism industry
Program Overview
The Employment Language Training (ELT) Hospitality Program provides new immigrants to Canada (Levels 4+ with permanent resident status or Ukrainians under the CUAET pathway) with the opportunity to combine learning English and learning essential skills to help integrate them into the Prince Edward Island Tourism workplace. Classes will be held from September 2025 to June 2026 at Holland College Belmont Centre in Charlottetown.
Program Objectives
Language & Communication
- Enhanced English proficiency in all four CLB areas:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- Excellent customer service skills
- Improved communication abilities
Practical Experience
- PEI tourism knowledge and tour guiding
- Hands-on restaurant training
- Customer service practice in New-to-You Shop
- Two-week job shadow opportunity
- School lunch program participation
- Tourism event planning experience
Certifications & Training
Industry Certifications
- EMERIT National Tourism Skills
- PEI Best Service Training Program
- Food Safety Certification
- WHMIS Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Training Level C
Additional Training
- Employment Standards Workshop
- Human Rights Training
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Restaurant Serving Skills
- Bus Familiarization Tour of P.E.I.
Beverley Fullerton Lewis
Language Training Instructor
As an Instructor in Language Training within Holland College's Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program, Beverley Fullerton Lewis brings expertise to the Employment Language Training (ELT) Hospitality program.
Her role involves teaching specialized courses aimed at enhancing English proficiency for newcomers pursuing careers in the hospitality industry.
Program Schedule
Duration
September to June
Class Hours
Monday to Friday
25 hours per week
Location
Holland College's Belmont Centre
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island