Trades (19)

Apprenticeship Completion Grant

Posted February 15th, 2011 by admin
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Resource website link: 
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new in 2009 - $2000 Apprenticeship Completion Grant once receive journeyperson certification in designated Red Seal trade 

Squamish Nation Trades Centre

Posted November 6th, 2008 by editor
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Description: 
Squamish Nation and the Stitsma Employment Centre are now offering Construction Trades Training at the Squamish Nation Trades Centre. The Squamish Nation Trades Centre offers quality education and trades training to all Aboriginal people (First Nations, Status, Non-status, Métis, and Inuit).
Resource website link: 
Squamish Nation Trades Centre
Vancouver Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Society
Program: 
Squamish Nation Trades Centre
Organization: 
Squamish Nation
Contact information: 

Stitsma Employment Centre, 336 West 4th Street, North Vancouver, V7M 1J1  Phone 604-985-7711, Fax 604-988-8917

Bladerunners

Posted May 20th, 2008 by admin
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Resource website link: 
Bladerunners
Organization: 
Bladedrunners
Contact information: 

Doreen Spence - Program Coordinator - dspence@mnbc.ca
Karen Aubichon - Client support worker - kaubichon@mnbc.ca
#201-513 Ahbau Street
Prince George, V2M 3R8
Toll Free: 1-877-561-2754
Phone: 250-561-2754
Fax: 250-561-2790
BladeRunners Program
David Segerts - BladeRunners Program Coordinator - dsegerts@mnbc.ca
1074 6th Avenue
Prince George, BC, V2L 3M4
Phone: 250-649-0579
Fax: 250-649-0569
Cell: 1-250-961-2177
for program information

Career In Trades

Posted May 2nd, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Guide to apprenticehip as a career choice, employer profiles.
Resource website link: 
Career In Trades
Organization: 
Career In Trades

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Posted May 2nd, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum has developed apprenticetrades.ca as a comprehensive inventory of information on apprenticeship training across Canada. The inventory provides an accessible, user-friendly and "one stop" location where current information can be obtained on apprenticeship programs and topics. This site is intended to direct inquiries about apprenticeship to the most authoritative source - without duplicating the efforts of other groups. Links provided here will direct you to the key stakeholders in apprenticeship programs including Provincial/Territorial governments, training institutions, unions, employers and others. Includes financial support information and information on potential earnings as a tradesperson.
Resource website link: 
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum
Organization: 
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

Skills Canada

Posted May 2nd, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Provincial not-for-profit agency which actively promotes careers in the skilled trades and technologies to British Columbia youth as sources of meaningful work and vital components to a strong provincial economy. Did you know that there are over 50,000 jobs vacant right now, today, in the high tech sector in Canada? Did you know that the average age of a Canadian fully qualified tradesperson is 48? This means that within the next seven to ten years there is going almost 100% turnover in many skilled trades, which means tremendous opportunity for careers for young people in the skilled trades! New bursaries announced April 2008. Watch for application information.
Resource website link: 
Skills Canada
Bursary Page
Organization: 
Skills Canada

Canadian National Scholarship For Women

Posted May 1st, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Canadian National Scholarship For Women
Resource website link: 
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Program: 
Canadian National Scholarship For Women
Organization: 
CN

One scholarship of $500 available to women registered in programs of non-traditional trades. Qualifying programs include Welding, Machine Shop, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Industrial Electronics Technician/Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and CAD/CAM Engineering Technology.

Applicants must be accepted into fall semester in specified program of non-traditional trade. Web Site: www.cn.ca Canadian National Educational Awards Program

935 de la Gauchetière Street West Montreal, Quebec H3B 2M9

Doris Findeday Memorial Bursaries

Posted February 27th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Two bursaries of $300 each; for financial need; must be an Aboriginal student, are awarded to one university program student and one trades and applied technology student at Malaspina University College.
Resource website link: 
Doris Findeday Memorial Bursaries
Other Bursaries
Program: 
General Bursaries
Organization: 
Malaspina University-College Foundation
Contact information: 

900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5S5
Phone: (250) 741-2142 Fax: (250) 755-8755
Email: found@mala.bc.ca

Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
To provide unemployed or under-employed Aboriginal citizens with access to training interventions leading to employment.
Resource website link: 
http://www.pgnaeta.bc.ca/
Program: 
Course/Seat Purchase Program
Organization: 
Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment and Training Association (PGNAETA)
Contact information: 

1591 - 4th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3K1 Phone: (250) 561-1199 Fax: (250) 561-1149 Toll Free: 1-800-510-0515

Okanagan/Ktunaxa Aboriginal Management Society (OTDC)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
This organization will purchase institutional training from a public or a registered private institution on behalf of clients. They also recommend training which will promote self-sufficiency and integration of clients into appropriate employment as well as meet labour market needs.
Resource website link: 
http://www.otdc.org
Program: 
Course/Seat Purchase Program
Organization: 
Okanagan/Ktunaxa Aboriginal Management Society (OTDC)
Contact information: 

"101 - 1865 Dilworth Drive, Suite 339, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1 Contact 1: Karen Abramsen Phone: 250-769-1977 Fax: 250-769-1866 kareneh@silk.net Contact 2: Debbie Colin Phone: 250-542-0045 Fax: 250-549-7175 otdc@telus.net

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North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
NENAS can assist clients in the North east in obtaining apprenticeship placement, registering with ITA, monitoring skills and hours, registering for technical training, tutorial support and financial assistance
Resource website link: 
http://www.nenas.org
Program: 
Trades & Apprentice Program
Organization: 
North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS)
Contact information: 

10328-101st Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B5 Tel: (250) 785-0887 Fax: (250) 785-0876 Email: nenas@nenas.org

Central Interior Partners in Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CIPAHRD)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
CIPAHRD proactively negotiates and provides access to and distributes financial resources related to Aboriginal Human Resource Development, and advocates the enlargement and enrichment of Aboriginal Employment.
Resource website link: 
http://www.cipahrd.org
Program: 
STEP
Organization: 
Central Interior Partners in Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CIPAHRD)
Contact information: 

125 Palm Street, Kamloops, BC V2B 8J7 Program Manager: Marie Baptiste Phone: 250-376-3427 Fax: 866-259-1372

Personalized list of benefits

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Answer the questions to get a personalized list of benefits for which you may be eligible.
Resource website link: 
http://www.jobsetc.ca/benefitsFinder.do?lang=en
Program: 
Service Canada Training and Careers
Organization: 
Service Canada

HRSDC Apprenticeship Incentive Grants

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
The AIG is meant to help apprentices cover some of the expenses related to tuition, travel and tools.
Resource website link: 
HRSDC link
Program: 
Apprenticeship Incentive Grants
Organization: 
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Contact information: 

T: 1 866 742-3644
TTY: 1 866 909-9757

Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Alberta)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Tradespeople learn their skills by registering with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in an Apprenticeship Program and, upon successful completion, are awarded the Alberta Journeyman Certificate.
Resource website link: 
http://www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca
Program: 
Apprenticeships and Training
Organization: 
Apprenticeship and Industry Training (Alberta)
Contact information: 

To be connected to any Apprenticeship and Industry Training office toll-free from anywhere in Alberta, call 310-0000 and ask the operator to connect you to the Apprenticeship and Industry Training office of your choice. Outside Alberta, call long distance (780) 427-2711.

SNHRD Direct Course Purchase

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
To provide funding for participants who may attend institutional training from public or registered private institutions for various vocational training programs.
Resource website link: 
http://www.snhrd.ca
Program: 
Direct Course Purchase
Organization: 
Sto:lo Nation Human Resource Development (SNHRD)
Contact information: 

Murray Ned, SNHRD Manager 8A - 7201 Vedder Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5 Phone: 604-858-3691 Fax: 604-858-3528 Toll Free - 1-888-845-4455 Email: snhrd@stolonation.bc.ca

Cariboo-Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Education Centre (CCATEC)

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
CCATEC offers numerous programs such as Youth programs, Summer Student Programs, Staff Development, Childcare,Disability and more. Training Assistance Purchase (TAP), Employment Skills Development (ESD), Summer Career Placement (SCP), Youth Program (YTH), Training on the Job (TOJ), Childcare (CC), Disability Program (DIS), Employment Insurance Job Creation (EIJC)
Resource website link: 
http://ccatec.com/
Organization: 
Cariboo-Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Education Centre (CCATEC)
Contact information: 

205-197 North 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z5 Phone: 250-392-2510 Fax: 250-392-2570

Skills Development Program

Posted February 13th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
To assist the unemployed in obtaining skills and education to help them obtain employment; to improve employability through industry standard skill enhancement to facilitate the successful integration into appropriate employment for urban Aboriginal clients.
Resource website link: 
http://www.buildingfuturestoday.com
Program: 
Skills Development Program
Organization: 
Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS)
Contact information: 

108-100 Park Royal, West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2 Phone: 604-913-7933 Fax: 604-913-7938
info@buildingfuturestoday.com

Apprenticeships and Training

Posted February 6th, 2008 by admin
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Description: 
Oversees B.C.'s industry training and apprenticeship system, providing a skilled workforce for industry and career development opportunities for British Columbians.
Resource website link: 
http://www.itabc.ca
Program: 
Apprenticeships and Training
Organization: 
Industry Training Authority (ITA)
Contact information: 

Suite 110, 2985 Virtual Way, Vancouver, BC V5M 4X7 Telephone: 778-328-8700 Fax: 778-328-8701
Toll Free (within BC): 1-866-660-6011
email: customerservice@itabc.ca

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