Oteenow Employment & Training Society

October 2007

AMMP - the Aboriginal Multi-Media Arts Program

Service Provider	Cunningham Communications
Important Dates	October 15th 2007 to April 4th 2008
Program Focus	First Nations Youth ages 18-29 with an interest in Multi-Media
Application Deadline	September 15th 2007
Contact	ammp@cunninghamcom.ca
Telephone	(780) 413-6541

AMMP is a bridging program designed to encourage Aboriginal youths, who have an interest in Multi-media, but who may lack the necessary knowledge or experience, to take the next step, towards an education or career in the industry. Our curriculum covers topics in graphic design, web design, and video production. More info is available on our site.

Trade Winds Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Service Provider	Trade Winds to Success Society
Important Dates	October 29th 2007 to March 14th 2008
Program Focus	First Nations Youth ages 18-29 with an interest in the trades
Application Deadline	September 15th 2007
Contact	info-edm@tradewindstosuccess.ca
Telephone	(780) 471-9100

Trade Winds to Success offers pre-apprenticeship training to First Nations individuals, in a number of high demand trades including: Boilermaker, Ironworker, Carpenter, Steam/pipefitter, Plimber, and Welder. For more information visit our website.

Directory of Youth Services

Service Provider	Edmonton Inter-Agency Youth Services Association
Important Dates	October 8th 2007 to March 31st 2008
Target Group	Labour Market Information
Application Deadline	August 27th 2007
Contact	Edmonton Inter-Agency Youth Services Association

Project Information

Safety Training

Service Provider	Safecom Safety Training Services
Important Dates	October 15th 2007 to October 22nd 2007
Target Group	Construction Trades
Application Deadline	September 3rd 2007
Contact	Safecom Safety Training Services

Program Information

2007 Workplace Conference: "2020 - Alberta Transformed"

Service Provider	Alberta Congress Board
Important Dates	October 25th to 28th 2007
Program Focus	Local Labour Market Partnership
Application Deadline	Sepember 3rd 2007
Contact	Alberta Congress Board

Project Information

November 2007

Earning Your Wheels Program

Service Provider	Capilano Truck Driver Training Institute
Important Dates	Nov 19th 2007 to March 14th 2008
Program Focus	Drivers wishing to upgrade to a Class 1 License
Application Deadline	September 15th 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.

Canada Career Week Fair

Service Provider	Currie Communications
Important Dates	November 16th & 17th 2007
Program Focus	First Nations Adults looking for career and job advancement
Application Deadline	none
Contact	Oteenow Employment and Training

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