• If a lack of training is keeping you from finding sustainable employment, then we want you to know about the Training Support Program.
• It is a source of money to assist with costs associated with going to school.
• It is not a loan. The government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative so that eligible individuals can access the training they need in order to return to work.
• Check our website to find out the eligibility requirements
• Call us for details or attend an information session that we hold every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
   

Institutions and Agencies That Provide Training

• Assist drop-in clients with job search through data base referrals and introductions to employers
• Assist newly employed First Nations people with money to purchase uniforms and equipment
• Run Blade Runners program for First Nations youth 15 – 30 including 3 months classroom training and 3 months work placement
• Provide clients with referrals to EAS service providers
• Coordinate funding, training, and program delivery amongst 19 Coast Salish communities and three Friendship Centres on Vancouver Island

• Class 1, 3, 4 On road training
• Government Certified Air Brake Course
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS
• Professional Driver Improvement Courses
• Refresher Training
• ICBC Licensed Driving Instructors with Industry experience.

• The Cowichan Adult Learning Centre is committed to providing quality programs for adults that are flexible and learner-centred, with the goal of improving literacy levels, employability, and achieving graduation.
• Our courses are offered in two delivery models. We offer regularly scheduled, teacher-led classes starting in September, January and April. All courses are also offered in a self-paced delivery model.
• Students who need to build their skills before entering the graduation program can take advantage of our upgrading program in English and Mathematics. We can also help students with the prerequisites needed for college, university or other training programs.
• Our centers are located in Duncan and Chemainus.
• If you are a non-graduate our courses are tuition-free. We offer continual intake from September through June.
   

• Loan financing for business start-ups and expansion as well as business training and on-going support
• SuperHost Community Coordinator
• Access to the One-Stop Interactive Business Planning Site
• Community Economic Development services such as project management, and facilitation
• Partnering with other local groups towards a strong and diverse economy
   

• English for settling in Canada
• Morning & Evening classes available
• Register anytime

Community Education

• Safe Harbour www.safeharbour.ca
• Diversity Awareness Workshops
• Anti Discrimination Workshops

Settlement and Information Referral Services

• Reception - arriving in Canada, understanding the currency, using the transportation system
• Settlement - finding work opportunities, experiencing culture shock, learning about the health and education system
• Adaptation - recognizing the choices between retaining traditional cultural values and adopting Canadian customs
• Integration - feeling comfortable with retaining aspects of one's own culture together with aspects of the new culture, seeing the
• settlement proces as a positive and enriching experience.

Translation & Interpretation Referral Services
 

• A full time (30 hrs. per week) 12 week, life and employment skills program for youth.
• Open to youth between the ages of 16-30, who want to increase their skills, are not employed, not in school, and not eligible for Employment
  Insurance.
• 10 youth are paid to learn from 2 instructors, and from each other, in a casual and respectful group setting.
• Content includes: self awareness, communication skills, problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution, identifying strengths and weaknesses,
  goal setting, values identification, interview and job search skills, resume writing, presentation skills, self-esteem and leadership.
• Call or drop in to COS for more details.

• Life Skills, Employment Preparation and Employability Skills.
• We have a program beginning in September and running until late January, 2009.
• The program is Monday to Friday, 9-3
  Includes everything from in group work, computer training, projects, field trips, and individual check-ins with staff.

• Walk in and talk to a friendly Student Services advisor – we’ll help you plan your future
• Regardless of your background we can provide upgrading, high school completion, and educational planning for college and university
• Let our supportive specialists guide you to a new career in the trades, health care, business, or your personal area of interest
• Employers – we can train your workforce on your site or ours

• Healthcare Certificate Programs
• Disability Support Worker
• Residential Care Aide (enhanced)

• In-person application for Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, Social Insurance numbers and pleasure craft licenses
• Information on other Federal Government Service offerings
• Funding to external service providers for Employment Assistance Services, Wage Subsidy, Skills Development and Self Employment Programs for unemployed workers
• Funding to Youth and Persons with Disabilities for skills development or wage subsidies
• National Job Bank access

• Business programs
• Administration programs
• Community Support Worker
• Resident Care Attendant
• Practical Nursing
• Trades programs
• Tourism / Hospitality programs
   

• First Aid Training
• 0n-Line Training
• Brigade Adult Division
• Brigade Cadet Program
• Opportunities to volunteer

Yuthuy'thut Friendship Native Centre started in 1990 as a stepping stone for Cowichan adults over 18 to upgrade their education as a step towards getting meaningful employment and a better standard of living.
Recently, a special focus has been on improving literacy.

All Cowichan Tribes members and their extended families are eligible to participate in the Program. The core service is a 10-month program that runs from September to June, providing instruction in a variety of
academic courses:
- English, Math, Science, Native Studies, Computers, P.E., Hul'q'umi'num' Language, Life Skills.
- Students can enroll anytime and take up to 3 years to complete.

Yuthuy'thut also provides work experience and contracted courses in Cashier Training, First Aid, Super Host, Food Safe, Beginner Server Training, WHMIS and Squirrel.

All teachers at Yuthuy'thut are members of the B.C. College of Teachers and most of them are Cowichan Tribes members.

Our enrollment is 45 students in Teen Program (13 to 17 years old) - 58 students in Adult Program (18 years and up).