Employment and Training

Mandate

The O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) provides the O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi Employment & Training Program with the means and ability to determine, develop and deliver employment and training services and human resource development programs to all O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi members whether their residency is on or off reserve.

Goals

The goal of the O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Employment and Training Program is to provide training and employment opportunities to gain valuable work experience and skill enhancement. In affiliation with Human Resource and Skills Development Canada, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Employment and Training Program provides training and employment opportunities to help our clients find and keep jobs. We offer a variety of programs geared to provide O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi FN members with an opportunity for valuable work experience that will lead to long-term employment. Our programs are designed to increase the skills of our clients so that they are an important part of the labour market.

Services

• Resumes writing tips and assistance
• Job search assistance
• Job board
• Referrals to other services
• Fax, email resumes for employment and/or training

Post-Secondary Program

Mandate

To provide financial assistance for O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation Members who want to pursue post-secondary studies in or out of the community.

To recruit new applicants; to retain students until completion of their post-secondary studies; and

To offer culturally sensitive student support services.

Mission

To assist O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation members with the financial means who are in pursuit of obtaining a post-secondary education so that they can become successful and self-reliant upon graduation, thus expanding our human capital and increasing economic development.

Goals

To promote and provide educational opportunities by delivering more community-based programming geared towards satisfying our community labour market demands; and to encourage and promote student success.