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BC A Team Building Futures & Strengthening Partnerships

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For more information visit bcateam.ca The British Columbia Aboriginal Training and Employment Alliance Members (BCATEAM) is the “Go to Body” for Indigenous employment and training initiatives in British Columbia. Our purpose is to increase Indigenous Peoples’ participation in the Labour Market: Developing working relationships with the Province of BC, Ministries, Industry and Government Developing strategic relationships leading to partnerships with Industry and Government Lending expertise to labour market development strategies. Credits Murray Porter for the song "Same Canoe" Director Rick Sagayadan Videographer Jay Falkus Animator Russ Zubeck Casting by Andrea Watts Producer Karen Abramsen

Indigenous Communities Public Works Technician Program

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According to Indigenous Public Works coordinator Brenden Moore, the technicians can now work anywhere in B.C., with their certification from the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. “These 14 public works technicians are the first in the country and they are Indigenous,” said Moore. “They now have a real career and job security.” This unique program began in partnership with Service Canada, the WFN, the OTDC and ASTTBC, with the goal to provide formal training in the public works sector across B.C. “This strategic partnership will provide post-secondary education training and certification in public works maintenance and operations,” said Joe Mocilac, director of development at the WFN. “This program allows grads to embark on a career in a newly created industry recognized certification and allows greater work placement opportunities for Indigenous workers in the Okanagan.”

Investing In Our Future

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Trades - Investing in our future - BC First Nations AHRDAS

Over the years there has been many collaborative between aboriginal people and the government of Canada and British Columbia to address knowledge and training in the trades.

Currently there are 10 successful First Nations Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreements called (AHRDAS) operating in BC. They are located in diverse areas, each one unique and adapted to their particular community needs.

Aboriginal people from both urban and isolated communities gain excellent job skilled and certification in a trade through apprenticeship mentor ship programs and on the job training.

The benefits of such programs will ensure future employment and raise the standard of living for Aboriginal people. The benefits become an investment on the individual, family and ultimately the whole community.

This story showcases the future aboriginal work forces of British Columbia.

Essential Skills Investigation Video 1

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The "ESI" (Essential Skills Investigation) video was produced in 2007, with the goal of increasing awareness of the central role of ESSENTIAL SKILLS in the workplace . This video explores the nine essential skills in an entertaining and revealing mission to solve a deadly puzzle.

ESI Agents are on a mission

They want to find out

  • who is responsible for this terrible accident
  • what really caused the explosion that killed Bill
  • why dinner led to disaster

A team of Essential Skills Investigators use all of their Essential Skills to search for answers to keep us safe.

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Karen Abramsen - OTDC Manager
Cell: 250-212-2999
Fax: (250) 707-8736
karen@otdc.org
Suite 339, 101-1865 Dilworth Dr.
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Debbie Conlin - OTDC Administrator
Cell: 250-550-6701
Fax: (250) 549-7175
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Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1