Education and Training Programs
- Access Programs/Upgrading, Adult Basic Education & Pre-trades
- CareerfTechnical Programs: Aboriginal and not Aboriginal-specific
- Trades & Apprenticeship
- University Prep
- University Transfer
- Distance Education
- Part-time programs
Community-based and On-reserve Programs
- Aboriginal-specific Access, Pre-trades, Adult Basic Education/
upgrading and career/technical programs developed and delivered
based on community needs assessments
- Contract training with First Nations Bands, Aboriginal and
Metis Organizations
Aboriginal Student Recruitment
- should being at Grade 8 & 9 so students have prerequisites
- enables students to make Informed program choices
- helps assess readiness for PSE
- increases awareness of college/institute support services
- provides information about future career & jobs
Assessment Services
- Coliege entrance/academic testing
- Adult basic education assessments
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
- English and French language assessment
- Individual assessment approaches
- Faculty involvement inassessment
Support Services for Student Retention & Program Completion:
- academic, personal, financial & anti-discrimination counseling
- tutoring
- Aboriginal gathering place at mainstream institutions
- learning centres
- short-term financial assistance
- support to find housing
- Resident Elder & community Elder support
- facilitate access to daycare services
- Mentor programs
- health services
Partnerships
- Between Aboriginal & mainstream Institutions
- First Nations Governments, Bands, Tribal Councils, Metis organizations
- Aboriginal School Boards
- Industry/Employers
- Universities
- Municipalities
- Provincial & federal government departments
Support Services for LaboUlMarket Participation
- Work placements/internships/co-op programs
- Career/employment counseling/Job search support, cv prep
- Mentor programs/involvement of Aboriginal graduates
Aboriginal labour MarketParticipation
AboriginalCommunity Development
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