THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Eleven years of innovative programming that evolves to meet your employment training needs.

Provides awareness & skills to bridge two worlds.

Highly qualified instructors deliver individualized instruction to small units.

Situated on the Songhees Reserve, close to major bus routes & to a shopping mall.

Accessible by South Island reserves & the urban Aboriginal community.
(Buses: # 10 Gorge, #14 Craigflower, # 24 Colville)

Sponsored by: Coast Salish Employment Training Society.
In partnership with: Human Resources Development Canada, Camosun College.

LEARNING WEBS - ABE on-line

You may wish to upgrade to enter college, gain employment or seek a better job. Learning Webs (Lwebs) offers:
- Upgrading math & English to Grade 12;
- Assignments & quizzes on-line;
- College assessment placement;
- Keyboarding, word processing, Internet, E-mail & attachments

On-site college instructor with experience teaching First Nation learners:
- Encourages discussion that expands world vision & perspective on topics such as historical context of First Nations' education;
- Takes students on campus tours to ease stress & confusion at college entry;
- Coordinates e-mail/bulletin board communication with Australian Aborigines;
- Assists students with goal-setting & encourages progress to self-defined goals

Eligibility
- First Nation ancestry;
- 19 years of age by Dec. 31st
- No active addictions
- Not in personal crises

Established financial support:
- Active Employment Insurance claim;
- Family/spouse support;
- Social/Income Assistance;
- Self-employed;
- Full/part-time work that does not interfere with class;
- Attend Program Orientation & interview with manager & instructor

Career Exploration
- Would you like help with career options?
- Willing to discover strengths & skills?
- Ready to get rid of interview barriers?

Course Components:
- Explore career options & self-awareness;
- Guest speakers on funding, employment & careers;
- Develop decision-making & employment/personal skills;
- Interview skills, resumes & cover letters;
- Work experience & informational interviews

To Attend:
With Program Letter of Acceptance, contact Social Worker or Training Consultant before you start our program!

Contact:
Program Manager: Verna Barker
Program Assistant: Lyle Henry

Songhees Employment Program
1500B Admirals Rd.
Victoria, BC V9A 2R1

(Phone) 250-386-1319 (Fax) 250-386-4161
(e-mail) set@pacificcoast.net

Click here to read the
Songhees Newsletter
(this edition includes delicious recipes!)

Computers:
- Keyboarding; word processing, Internet & e-mail;
- On-line job searches & applications- Tours of RAO, Camosun, & UVic;
- Discussion groups, e.g. historical context of First Nation employment & education

Advanced Computer Training:
- We assist you with employability skills & computer technology/software to have you job ready at entry-level;
- Microsoft Works 4.0, Office 97, Win 98;
- Publisher 2000 (Word, Excel. Power Point)
- Database, Spreadsheets;
- Quicken Accounting;
- Web design, Internet, E-mail, CD Burn
- Creation of a Songhees newsletter;
- Job shadow/work experience;
- In-class Power Point competition

Pre-requisites for Advanced Computer Class

- 20 w.p.m. keyboard speed;
- Ready to commit time & willing to learn

FUNDING SUPPORTED BY:
Community Access Program (CAP)

The Community Access Program (CAP) is part of the federal government's initiative to make Canada
the most connected country in the world. Launched in1994, CAP's goal is to establish 10,000 public access sites
to the Internet throughout Canada.

The Internet has become a powerful tool for economic and social development in today's global, knowledge-based economy.
The Government of Canada is committed to providing affordable access to the internet to all its citizens,
especially low-income, disadvantaged and young Canadians.

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