Events Calendar

July 2007

Youth Gathering Strength for a Healthy Future

Service Provider Alberta Treaty Indian Regional Society
Important Dates July 2nd to July 6th 2007
Program Focus The Delivery of Labour Market Information to First Nations Youth
Application Deadline May 21st 2007
Contact Alberta Treaty Indian Regional Society

A career fair designed to empower Aboriginal youth from Treaties 6,7 and 8 to explore career options and plan for furture employment. Participants can obtain knowledge and certification in peer counselling in areas of employment, education, addictions and healing.

Earning Your Wheels Program

Service Provider Capilano Truck Driver Training Institute
Important Dates July 16th to November 16th 2007
Program Focus Drivers wishing to upgrade to a Class 1 License
Application Deadline June 4th 2007
Contact Oteenow Employment and Training

First Nation drivers wishing to make a career in the trucking industry receive 160 hrs. of in-class theory & instruction, 160 hrs. of in-truck practical training, and 160 hrs. of supervised paid work with an employer. Applicants must have a class 5 drivers license and a clean driving abstract.

August 2007

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) / Advance First Aid Program

Service Provider SafeCom Inc.
Important Dates August 6th to 30th 2007
Target Group Emergency Medical Response Training (EMR)
Application Deadline June 26th 2007
Contact SafeCom Inc.

A 20 day program designed to deliver Emergency Medical Responder and Advanced First Aid training. Students recieve the necessary knowledge and skill sets to be effective as EMRs. This program is geared towards those who wish to become indutrial EMR as well as those planning careers as EMT and Paramedics

Dream Catcher Program

Service Provider Proact Management Resources Limited.
Important Dates August 20th to September 14th 2007
Program Focus Employment readiness for the Oil, Gas, and Construction Trades
Application Deadline July 9th 2007
Contact Proact Management Resources Limited

The Dream Catcher Program assists youth with employment readiness, as well as employability skills. Participants also obtain several safety certifications that help meet Occpational Health and Safety requirements.

Career Pathways

Service Provider Edmonton Public Schools, Amiskwaciy Academy
Important Dates August 1st 2007 to March 31st 2008
Program Focus On the job training oppertunities for high school students
Application Deadline On going
Contact Amiskwaciy Academy

This project is a Co-operative Education Program delivered in conjunction with the Edmonton Public School Board. The main objective is to provide opportunities for students to participate in career-related work experiences.

September 2007

Security Guard Training Program

Service Provider The Security Officer Career College
Important Dates September 4th to October 5th 2007
Program Focus Security Training resulting in employment
Application Deadline July 24th 2007
Contact The Security Officer Career College

A program for 20 participants that trains them for guaranteed employment as security guards with United First Nations Corp. Students are provided with the necessary knowledge and skill sets to be effective as security guards covering five specific subject areas: personal development, Basic Security Officer Training, safety certificates, conflict management, and safe driving.

Earning Your Wheels Program

Service Provider Capilano Truck Driver Training Institute
Important Dates September 17th 2007 to January 18th 2008
Program Focus Drivers wishing to upgrade to Class 1 License
Application Deadline August 7th 2007
Contact Oteenow Employment and Training

First Nation drivers wishing to make a career in the trucking industry receive 160 hrs. of in-class theory & instruction, 160 hrs. of in-truck practical training, and 160 hrs. of supervised paid work with an employer. Applicants must have a class 5 drivers license and a clean driving abstract.