Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Employment and Training Services
Centre for Aboriginal Human Resources Development Inc. (CAHRD)
304-181 Higgins Avenue
989-7110
www.cahrd.org
CAHRD has been providing quality education, training and employment services to the Aboriginal (Status, Non-Status, Metis and Inuit) people of Winnipeg for over 30 years.
Employment services include:
- Staffing Solutions delivers job placement services for Aboriginal graduates of High School, College, University or Specialized training. 989-7122
- Central Services Employment services for all Aboriginal people of any age.
- Employment Services for Aboriginal People with Disabilities
- The Gateway Group assists participants 18 - 29 in making a smooth transition to employment and work to match skills to workplace needs - may provide safety boots, basic tools, CRC, CPR training etc.
For more info and/or to register for an orientation session call 989-7100.
Education services include High School Diploma from the Aboriginal Community Campus, Upgrading and Literacy Programming.
Training services include in-house training through the Neeginan Institute of Applied Technology, as well as referrals to community programs. CAHRD training programs are done in partnership with industry, business, and training and education institutions. Some program partners are the Industrial Training Centre (Welding, Sheet Metal, Industrial Spray Painting), Manitoba Aerospace, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Manitoba Apprenticeship (Carpentry and Cabinet Making). Introduction to computer technology (software and hardware) and the internet are also available at the Cyber Centre.
Urban Circle Training Centre
519 Selkirk Avenue
589-4433
www.urbancircletraining.com
Offers a culturally relevant, intensive life skills program coupled with training in the following areas:
- Adult Basic Education
- Adult Employment and Education
- Family Support Worker Program
- Para Educator
- Health Care Aide/Health Unit Clerk
Ka Ni Kanichihk
455 McDermot Avenue
953-5920
admin@kanikanichink.ca
"Ka Ni Kanichihk provides Aboriginal programs and services that focus on wholeness and wellness and that build on the strengths and resilience of Aboriginal Peoples."
Training Programs:
- The Self Employment Program for Aboriginal Women
- Information and Office Administrative Assistant Program, 12 month microcomputer application training program
- Life Skills Coach Training
Other Program and Activities/Resources:
- Aboriginal Women Responding to the AIDS Crisis
- Aboriginal Women and Smoking Cessation: Protecting the Sacred Breath of Our Children
- Family Court Diversion Research Project
- Aboriginal and Immigrant People's Experiences with Health and Health Care in Winnipeg Research Project
- United Against Racism/Aboriginal Youth Circle
- Restoring the Sacred-Youth Mentorship Program
- Aboriginal Mother Centre - for women in the community
- At Our Relatives-specialized foster care program for "sexually exploited youth"
Manitoba Metis Federation Inc. (MMF)
150 Henry Avenue
586-8474
www.manitobametisfederation.com
Department of Human Resource Development and Training has job postings and offers training programs and funding for other approved training or education.
Y.E.S. (Youth Employment Services)
614-294 Portage Avenue
987-8661
www.youthemploymentservices.com
YES provides free employment counseling services, information and referrals, job search workshops and an employment resource centre for people 16-29 years of age.
Opportunities for Employment
2nd Floor, 352 Donald Street
925-3490
www.ofe.ca
Offers a variety of free employment readiness training programs and job placement services for EI, EIA clients as well as clients who are unemployed for underemployed. Some programs offered are PC technician, forklift/Warehouse/air tools training, office/computer skills as well as first aid/CPR training.
Job Solution
400-491 Portage Avenue
786-7051
www.newdirections.mb.ca
Program offered by New Directions intended for people on Income Assistance. It provides pre-employment workshops, training and job placements.
Eagle's Nest
960 Arlington St
954-3075
A ten-week, full-time program for youth 15 – 30, offers a variety of free workshops: cultural, educational, life skills etc. It is necessary to schedule an interview to start intake process.
Elmwood Community Resource Centre - Elmwood Youth Employment Experience Project
Call Carissa Neufeld - 982-1720
Program focusing on youth aged 16-30 who are unemployed, not receiving EI benefits, not attending school but seeking life skills for acquiring and retaining a job.
P.E.P. - Personalized Employment Preparation
929 Main Street
982-4948
This program through the Winnipeg Boys and Girls Club, assists youth 16-29 to prepare for and find employment.
P.A.T.H. Centre
627 Selkirk Avenue
927-2300
www.pathcentre.org
Planning ALternative Tomorrows with Hope, providing career counselling, resume writing and personal development support.
Apprenticeship Training
1010-401 York Avenue
945-3337 or toll free 1-800-282-8069
www.gov.mb.ca/tradecareers
If you are interested in becoming a certified trades person, look into the 'learn and earn' potential of becoming an apprentice.
Service Canada and Employment Manitoba Centres
Providing faxing, photocopying of resumes and public access computers for resume writing. This is also where you apply for your Social Insurance Number and Employment Insurance benefits.
From May until August, the Service Canada Centres for Youth is also open at:
- 275 Portage Avenue
For information on services available through Service Canada visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/home.shtml or call 1-800-O CANADA.
For information on Employment Manitoba Centres and other government programs call 945-8341.
Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES)
305-1200 Portage Ave
947-1609
www.re-es.org
Provides employment services to people with physical disabilities or health conditions: career exploration, resume development and cover letter writing as well as interview, job search and employment maintenance skills. Programs include the Youth Employment Project, a 12-week Employability Skills Program for youth between 17-29 years of age.
Temporary Job Placement Offices
Check the Yellow Pages under Employment - Employment Contractors, Temporary. There are several agencies that offer temporary employment in a wide range of fields.
Web-sites for Job Seekers:
www.amik.ca - An extensive list of jobs throughout Manitoba and Canada speciἀc for Aboriginal job seekers.
www.mb.workinfonet.ca - Workinfonet also has a page listing all employment service providers in Manitoba
www.opportunitiesmb.ca - Another great web site connecting youth to services and programs offered by the government of Manitoba.
www.jobbank.gc.ca - A great web site linking employers to potential employees.
