Staff at the Espanola and Manitoulin campuses participated in Orange Shirt Day on September 30 at their respective locations to recognize and bring awareness to what happened to Indigenous children in residential schools and the impact the system had on families and Indigenous communities. Chris Prechotko, a professor from our Manitoulin campus, facilitated an orange pin-making workshop and played the TV series ‘First Contact’, which follows six Canadians as they explore Indigenous Canada and confront their stereotypical opinions and prejudices of Indigenous People.

Staff at the Manitoulin campus participated in a session with the Naandwehgiigamik Health Centre. Jenny McGraw, Youth Alcohol and Drug Worker/Health Team Lead, and Debbie Shawana, Brighter Futures Building Healthy Communities Worker, shared their family histories and led a Q&A. They also taught a tobacco pouch-making workshop.

Congratulations to the 2019 Pre-apprenticeship Carpentry Graduates!

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ESPANOLA • MANITOULIN CAMPUSES

Your Employment and Education Connection

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Students in Cambrian’s Pre-apprenticeship Carpentry program are currently finishing their placements throughout the North Shore before their graduation in November.

Students standing proudly in the pergola they built for the Elder Centre in Birch Island. Back Row, left to right: Billy Hallaert, Carl Jones, Nani Gonawabi-Bell, Garrett Strachan Banks, Russell Jacko, Celina Mantler (Training Consultant), Susan Sonnenburg (Instructor). Front Row, left to right: Anthony Peltier, Sheldon Eadie, Waylon Michelle.

Want to teach for Cambrian?Are you a professional in your industry or passionate about your hobby? Do you want to share your passion with others? If you are interested in teaching or pitching a course idea for the Manitoulin and Espanola campuses, contact your local campus or email your résumé to celina.mantler@cambriancollege.ca.

We are currently seeking small engine repair instructors and management leadership professionals for teaching opportunities.

Volunteer drivers are required to transport students to Little Current (one from the east end and one from the west). Students attend classes Monday to Thursday from September until June. Drivers will not be paid but will receive gift cards in appreciation of their time.

If interested, please contact the Manitoulin campus by phone at (705) 368-3194.

Volunteer Drivers Wanted

Are you looking to train front line customer service professionals or provide leadership and management training to your employees? Cambrian can work with you to develop the right training for your organization! Contact your local campus or email celina.mantler@cambriancollege.ca for a quote. You may qualify for funding for training through the Canada-Ontario Job Grant fund.

Customized training is available for your organization

Check us out on FacebookTo find out what’s happening at your local Cambrian College campus, be sure to follow our Facebook page. Click on the “Events” tab for information about upcoming courses, workshops, and programs.

The Youth Job Connection program offers individuals aged 15-29 paid pre-employment training and work placement, one-on-one guidance and mentorship, essential job search and workplace skills, and valuable work experience to help them achieve long-term employment.

BECOME JOB-READY WHILE GETTING PAID

To find out more, call:Manitoulin (705) 368-3194 • Espanola (705) 869-4113

Orange Shirt Day

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Workshops and ClassesCambrian College’s Espanola and Manitoulin campuses offer a variety of courses and workshops throughout the year. Some are free for qualifying participants.

Babysitting Course $60Espanola | November 4 – 27Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Basic Computer Training FREEEspanola | November 4 – 27Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Manitoulin | November 5 – 28 Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m.

Customer Service $149+HSTManitoulin | November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Boost FREEGain employment skills and participate in a paid 40-hour placement (for those who qualify).Espanola | Nov 12 – 15 and Nov 19 – 20 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHMIS $30+HSTEspanola | November 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Food Handler’s Course $50+HSTManitoulin | November 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact your local campus. (705) 869-4113 in Espanola (705) 368-3194 on Manitoulin

The Community Resource Centre offers a variety of free employment services for the general public:

• Job postings and information on the labour market and job opportunities

• Access to job search tools such as the Internet, fax, telephone, and photocopier

• Workshops on various subjects related to employment and apprenticeship

Additional services for job seekers:• Career planning

• Assistance with your résumé and cover letters

• Simulated job interviews

• Job readiness workshops on health and safety, WHMIS, and more

• Job trials and work placements

• Coaching and mentoring programs

• Second Career

Services for employers:• Job postings

• Recruitment and pre-selection of candidates who meet your hiring needs

• Possibility of training subsidies for applicants

Everyone Has Options!

Our Employment Options Facebook page has lots of information to connect job seekers and employers! Follow the page to find information about hiring incentives and wage subsidies, job searching tips, current employment opportunities, and much more!

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Do you want to learn in a comfortable, friendly, and flexible environment? Cambrian’s free Adult Literacy and Academic Upgrading programs are perfect if you want to obtain your high school equivalency certificate, improve your job opportunities and employment skills, or meet prerequisites for college programs. If you are interested in becoming a Cambrian student, come see us in Espanola or Little Current, or call your local campus for more information.

Academic Upgrading and Adult Literacy

The Adult Literacy class at the Espanola campus has many hard working students! Along with their professor Evelyn Diebel, students created a poster that showcases all the good things that the Adult Literacy program offers. When students were asked what they liked most about the Adult Literacy class, here’s what they said:

“Having a learning partner to help me read.” – Jason

“Learning new things every day is exciting for me.” – Andrew

“Math! Working on math games and math stations.” – Kendra

“Working hard and working independently towards my goals.” – Kelsey

“Getting to know more about computers and not being so scared of them.” – Paula

“Learning how to write creatively with new vocabulary by taking online writing courses.” – Carmelle

“Learning new skills, volunteering, getting out into the community, as well as setting goals to do better in math.” – Nancy

Adult Literacy in Espanola

Espanola Employment Options hosted the Connections to Your Future Expo on October 8 at the Elk’s Club in Espanola. The event gave the public the chance to learn more about Employment Options and discover what services are available to help them reach their education or employment goals. Local employers and service groups were invited to participate.

Connections to Your Future Expo