CONNECTINGAboriginals to IndustryA BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION

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CONNECTING ABORIGINALS TO MANUFACTURING (CAM)A Manitoba Success Story

• HRSDC funded pilot projects

• Peguis / Fisher River, Swan Lake, Sagkeeng

• Eight month diploma program

• 75% - 85% program completion

• CAM “DNA”

• CAM business practices

• CAM partnerships

CONNECTING ABORIGINALS TO INDUSTRY(CAI) Goals • Build sustainable relationships

and partnerships between First Nations communities and local industries

• Increase employment opportunities with local industries

• Build on the “DNA” of successful employment readiness programs

• Plan and deliver customized employment readiness programs to meet Aboriginal community needs

CAI “DNA”• HOLISTIC APPROACH

• STAKEHOLDER DRIVEN

• NEEDS BASED

• INCLUSIVE INTAKE

• MENTORSHIP

• COUNSELING SUPPORT

• TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT

• CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAM

• PARTNERSHIP

• BUSINESS PRACTICES

• SUCCESS

CAI BUSINESS PRACTICES• Start with the end in mind

• Phase One: Project Framework

• Phase Two: Project Implementation

• Determine short term and long term project deliverables & map project “gates”

• Focus on relationship management

• Ensure project is stakeholder driven (Steering Committee )

• Maintain project momentum

• Incorporate “learnings” into project workplans

• Role of Project Consultant / Coordinator as facilitator & trusted advisor to project stakeholders

DEVELOP PROJECT PARTNERSHIPS

• Aboriginal Communities

• Employment & Training Coordinators

• Employers

• Government Representatives

• Municipal

• Regional

• Provincial

• Training Partners

• Industry & Subject Matter Experts

BUILD CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAMSInclude Workplace Essential Skills

Personal Capabilities & Life Skills

• Introduction to Continuous Learning• Personal Capabilities & Life Skills• Cross-Cultural Awareness

• Aboriginal Culture to Employer• Employer to Aboriginal Culture

• Effective Oral Communication• Effective Business Writing• Introduction to Manufacturing • Organizational Behaviour• Project Management Fundamentals• Employment Preparation & Readiness

Workplace Core Competencies

• Health & Safety in Manufacturing• Basic Electricity• Math & Measurement in

Manufacturing• Blueprint Reading in Manufacturing• Tools & Material Applications in

Manufacturing• Introduction to Welding in

Manufacturing

DEVELOP “NEEDS BASED” ACTION PLANStart with the end in mind

• Define Need

• Identify Stakeholders

• Hold Discovery Meeting

• Confirm Project Steering Committee

• Map Project Deliverables

• Set Steering Committee Meeting Agendas

• Maintain Momentum

• Focus on Success

DELIVER EMPLOYMENT READINESSReady to work

• Life Skills

• Cross-Cultural Awareness

• Workplace Essential Skills

• Resume & Interview Skills

• Workplace Core Competencies

• Family & Community Support

• Career Plan

MEASURING SUCCESS

Manitoba CAM Program Evaluation The Prior Learning Centre (Halifax)• The Prior Learning Centre provided independent

evaluation throughout the CAM program and reported back to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada that CAM is unique globally and has been a transformative experience for participants and their families

CAI Program Success• Stakeholder Driven• Customized Training Program• Innovative • Transformational• Sustainable Partnerships• Celebrate Program Completion• Ready to Work• Career Plan

CONNECTING ABORIGINALS TO INDUSTRYNext Steps for Aboriginal Communities

• Define Need• Communities & Individuals• Employers• Governments

• Identify Stakeholders• Confirm Steering Committee &

Mandate• Form Partnerships• Map Employment Readiness

Project & Obtain Project Funding• Phase One Project Framework• Phase Two Project Delivery

• Start with the End in Mind

“Customization”

•FOR MORE INFORMATIONON ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROJECTS & INITIATIVES CONTACT :

•Ron Peters

• rfpeters@telusplanet.net

•403-286-5526