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Tataskweyak Cree Nation Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

Essential Skills in Training for Cree Nation Apprentices E. Gordon McGillivray Ezra Bogle

This workshop explained how essential skills are utilized in the training provided for Tataskweyak Cree trades’ apprentices as they move through apprenticeship training programs. The Tataskweyak Cree Nation employment and training initiative in Split Lake is part of one of the largest projects in northern Manitoba. The Nation is working with the Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch to move their trades’ people through the apprenticeship levels to reach journeyman status and increase the number of journeypersons in the community. The Nation also works with a number of training service providers to provide training in the Heavy Equipment Operators, Crane Operators, and Trucking Industry fields. Designated trades apprentices and non-designated trainees from the employment and training initiatives are being placed on the job throughout Manitoba and as far away as Calgary, Alberta.

Ezra Bogle of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation then described the development of Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre (ATEC) in Nelson House MB and the training offered at the Centre, including the essential skills focused training. The ATEC Centre of Excellence was developed in partnership with many stakeholders including Manitoba Hydro. All of the training programs have a life skills component which trainees must complete.

E. Gordon McGillivray

Ezra Bogle

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Pre-Project Training: Key Activities TCN Partnerships

� Technical/Trades Training o Contractors o Designated Trades ¾ Rohl

¾ Gateway ¾ carpenters, iron workers, ¾ PCL

plumbers/pipefitters, millwrights, ¾ Jacobson & Greiner ¾ Smook Bros

electricians ¾ ESS Compass Group ¾ Bird Construction o Non-Designated Trades o Trade Unions

¾ heavy equipment operators, crane ¾ Carpenters ¾ Ironworkers

operators, teamsters ¾ Electrical Workers ¾ Teamsters

o Construction Supports ¾ Labour Unions ¾ Operating Engineers ¾ catering, security, laborers ¾ Millwrights

o Other Strategic Partnerships ¾ University College of the North ¾ Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch ¾ Manitoba Métis Federation ¾ U of M Aboriginal Focus Program

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TCN Employment and Training Projects CETP Organizational Chart 2006 Director

E.Gordon McGillivary ¾ Carpentry Level I, II, III, & IV ¾ Electricians Level I & II

Training Coordinator Finance TCN Regional Centre ¾ Plumbing Pre-Course Administrator Coordinator Sarah Spence ¾ College Prep I-II-III-IV

Robert Flett Mary Cook ¾ Millwrights Pre-Course Recruitment & ¾ Heavy Duty Mechanics Pre-Course

Assessment Office Manager Essential Skills-CTI ¾ Mb Industry Transport TLI, TLII & TLIII Cheryl Moose Margaret Flett Tim Nerbas ¾ PATEL Cooking Course – ESS Compass

¾ Ironworkers Pre-Course (Rebar) Retention & Support Administrative Essential Skills-TCN ¾ Ironworkers OTJ Placements

Assistant Charlotte Wastesicoot Dinah Rowe ¾ Crane Operators – Boom Truck Training Isabelle Harvey ¾ Computers Systems Technicians Year 1 & 2

Life Skills Coaches ¾ Building Trades OTJ – Wawatay Inn Juda Keeper Finance Clerk-Wpg ¾ Life Skills Training

Eric Cook Doris Mayham ¾ University of Manitoba Counselling Skills

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Truck Driver for Fiber Optics Installation

with Rohl

Housing Project at -45 below Manitoba Industry Transport Trucking Course in Winnipeg Carpenters and

Ironworkers at Heavy Duty Mechanics Pre Course MTS Centre HEO Training in Southport

PATEL Cooking

In Winnipeg

Bobby Clarke’s Home in Riding Mountain National Park Crane Operator / Boom

Truck Course

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Flowchart for CETP Intake Essential Skills - Carpentry Client Intake/Registration

PLAR Assessment/Career Planning ¾ There are 9 essential skills needed to insure success in work, learning and life. They are reading text; document

Life Skills Training (4wks) use; numeracy; writing; oral communication: workingwith others; thinking (problem solving) skills; computer

Re-assessment on Career Planning use; and continuous learning. ¾ This course will focus on 6 of the 9 essential skills for the

Construction Trades Administration / Clerical purpose of training learners into the carpentry trade. The6 modules are: reading text; math/numeracy; document

Essentials Skills Upgrading/Post-Secondary use; writing; thinking skills; and oral communication. •Carpenters Training Institute •TCN Regional Centre

•TCN Regional Centre •Outside Training Institutes ¾ Upon completion, the learner will have the foundations in place to become teachable and employable within the

On-The-Job Placements / Workforce trade.

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Memory Test-Tree List JUNGIAN BRAIN CHART

Left Hemisphere Right Hemisphere 1. Tree 11. Goal post

Analytical Intuition 2. Light switch 12. Eggs

Sequential BALANCE Emotional 3. Stool 13. Witch Logic & Spiritual 4. Car 14. Ring Linear HARMONY Holistic 5. Glove 15. Paycheck

Categorize Dreams 6. Gun 16. Candy Writing, Science, Math Art, Music, Dance

7. Dice 17. Magazine Hierarchical Systems Cyclical Systems Classroom Theory Model Hands On Learning 8. Skate 18. Voting Booth

9. Cat 19. Golf Club Listening Listening 10. Bowling Ball 20. Cigarettes

Learn by Seeing Seeing Doing The Mind Thinks in Pictures

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Comparing Models of Learning Carpentry – Essential Skills Process

University College of the North TCN Regional Centre o Essential Skills Assessment Sheet Thompson, MB Split Lake, MB Traditional Model Community Model o Essential Skills Fact Sheet

Carpentry Level I Carpentry Level I o Essential Skills Self-Assessment Checklist ¾ 10mth course usually done ¾ 6wks Essential Skills

from Sept to June ¾ ½ day theory / ½ day o Navigating the Essential Skills of Reading ¾ Nearest location is 140kms practical

away in Thompson, MB and Studying in the Trades Handbook ¾ 10wks Level I Technical

¾ Relocating off-reserve for ¾ Delivered in community. o Community utilizes instructor from duration of course

¾ Write apprenticeship level ¾ 80% theory / 20% practical Carpentry Training Institute and instructor exam ¾ Less challenging to learner ¾ More challenging to learner from University College of the North.

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Carpentry Apprentices – Essential Skills Future Plans for Essential Skills ¾ Five males and one female began 6 weeks of Essential Skills at the

Regional Centre. o Technical exam will be written on March 6th

¾ Last grade level completed ranged from Gr. 9 to Gr. 12. o Will review marks and evaluation of course delivery

¾ Classroom theory consists of 1 hr of math relevant to the carpentry trade, reading and comprehension skills, note taking during lectures, on March 8th with Carpentry Training Institute. reading charts and graphs from safety manual. o If success rate is good, we will implement essential

¾ Practical theory consisted of building garbage bins for the skills course with Electrical and Plumbing trades. community. It was designed relating theoretical portion to the practical project using math formulas learned from class time. o Some trades apprentices may work well with 10mth

¾ Students did blueprint drawing of garbage bins to get idea of scale traditional model and others with the 6wks Essential and blueprint reading. This was a great success, in terms of their learning. Skills and 10wks of Technical Course.

¾ The last portion of their practical was designing their own projects. The students built their own night table/dresser, stairs, landing for a clothes line, garbage bin, and 2 entertainment centres.

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How Many Squares Are There?

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Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

ATEC Partners Nelson House Housing Authority Nelson House Forestry Industries & Joint Venture Partners Parkwest Construction Company Atoskiwin Training & Sigfursson Employment Centre Labourers Union Inco. Ltd. ATEC – Centre of Excellence Winnipeg Technical College Red River College University College of the North

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ATEC Organizational Structure Partners c’ntd. Board of Directors

Assiniboine College Executive Director Academy of Learning North

Ezra Bogle

Manitoba Hydro Fin. Comptroller

Retention & Support Colleen Hunter Employment Worker Coordinators

Veronica Buck Alvin Yetman & Wilbur Financial Clerk Baker

Maryann Brightnose

Receptionist Building Maintenance

Casual/Part Time Ella Moose James Wood

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Overview of ATEC ATEC Support Services

ATEC is a non-profit training Career counselling is

institution located in Nelson House provided to help with problems on the job

Counseling Began offering training programs covered by ATEC at a cost of $14 per day. Day- Daycare in 2003 care services is to be ATEC currently has a offered at ATEC. Services Retention retention support

Provides training opportunities for For Support worker in place

Trainees Nelson House and SIL residents as well ATEC ATECSUPPORT SUPPORT

as other northern residents. SERVICES SERVICESTrainee Life Skills Transportation Offered where

Training practicable

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Layout of ATEC Facility Actual Structure – February 6, 2006

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ATEC Facility Features

15,300-square-foot training facility

6,400-square-foot dormitory 2,400-square-foot day care Three classrooms Training Offered Science lab by ATEC Computer lab & Internet cafe Vocational block Capacity - 108

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Life Skills Training Training Cycle

Life Skills Training (Mandatory) All trainees are required to take Life Upgrading (Essential Skills) Skills Training. Technical Training Stress management

Construction Support Financial management Non-Designated Trades Time management Designated Trades Cultural sensitivity training

Work Experience Self-awareness. Visioning Goal Setting

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Educational Upgrading Construction Support

For those interested in training programs Securi Securitty CaterinCateringbut do not meet the entry requirement.

Trainees are assessed using the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) & Essential Skills Assessment.

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Designated Trades Non-Designated Trades

CarpentrCarpentry

Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy Equipment Equipment LaboureLabourer ElectricaElectrical Duty Duty Operation Operation MechanicMechanic

IronworkinIronworking PlumbPlumbiinng Truck Truck DrivingDriving

WeldingWelding

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Essential Skills – Less Time Professional

Upgrading with Nelson Essential Skills House Education Authority

Bus. AdmiBus. Admin

Analyze Outcome of E.CE.C..E B.Ed.B.Ed. Assessment & Self Check Assessment

Enroll trainees in a 3 ComputeComputer Design/customize H.C.H.C.A month program while

curriculum Engaged in OJT

MidwiferyMidwiferyJourneyman Red

Seal - 4 years

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Essential Skills – Less Time Upgrading – ES Upgrading with Nelson Essential Skills House Education Authority Upgrading runs concurrently with On-the

Job - Training (OJT) in the community. Analyze Outcome of Upgrading is a part of a trainees work Assessment & Self Check

Assessment day. If trainees do not attend classes they

Enroll trainees in a 3 are deducted those hours. Design/customize month program while curriculum Teachers from the high schools are Engaged in OJT

used to deliver this program Journeyman Red

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Technical Training

After upgrading trainees attend technical training (8/10 weeks) for various levels

of designated trades training either in Thompson, The Pas, Winnipeg or How to Begin Brandon. Training at ATEC

Your First Step… REGISTER WITH ATEC

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Next Steps How to Get Registered

Implement Essential Skills in all trade areas as well as non-trades area Step 7 Training Commences

Integrate PLAR, Portfolio Development Enrollment in Training Program &

Step 6 with Essential Skill. Complete pre-training documentation Step 5 Career Counselling/Training Action Plan

Step 4 Referral Process Step 3 Review Work Status & Training History

Step 2 Assessment Step 1 Registration/Interview/Schedule CAAT Test

ATEC Training for the future Come and see us! 1-204-484-2886

Fax. 1-204-484-2384

Email. [email protected]

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Keyano College

Essential Skills in Aboriginal Pre-Apprenticeship Training Peg Carson

Peg discussed the integration of essential skills into Aboriginal pre-apprenticeship training, focussing particularly on the Keyano / Syncrude Safety and Workplace Reading Workshop and its integration into three Aboriginal pre-apprenticeship programs. There are 99 Aboriginal apprentices in Fort McMurray, the fourth highest number in Canada, and it is predicted that within a decade one in every five new workers in Alberta will be Aboriginal. Training programs that integrate essential skills can help to increase the success rate of apprenticeship trainees. In addition to outlining the program, Peg gave participants the opportunity to work through several essential skills' activities which are used in the workshop. This workshop provided an excellent example of how materials developed for one program can be adapted for integration into other programs.

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Integration

Keyano Campus Locations

Safety & Workplace Reading : � Fort Chipewyan � Fort McKayThe Integration into � Fort McMurray (Clearwater)Aboriginal Pre-apprenticeship � Fort McMurray (Suncor Energy

Programs Industrial Campus)� Gregoire Lake � Janvier � Conklin

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How mucchHow mu Present & Future BitBituumemen?n?

With current technology 177 billion barrels of bitumen are The Present: 99 Apprentices recoverable with current methods. Fort McMurray has the fourth highest

number of Aboriginal Apprenticeships in With new technology 1.7 to 2.5 trillion barrels could be recovered with new Alberta.

technology. The Future: One of every five The Prediction Pearl Calahasen predicts within a decade

The Alberta Department of Energy has predicted that that Aboriginals will represent 1 of every 5 over $80 billion will be invested by 2020. new entrants into the Alberta labour

market.

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for pre-trades

Keyano College integrates essential skills’ � WAM (Workplace Applied Math) programs such as Safety and Workplace Reading into � Safety & Workplace Reading (ERIC Adaptation)several Aboriginal pre-trades & upgrading programs: � GED Preparation

� English instruction � ASEP PACE and ASEP CCC (Clearwater Campus) � DAT (Differential Aptitude Test) Preparation � Shapotowak Program (Clearwater Campus) � Grammar Boot Camppartnered with 2000 Plus Ltd & Mikisew Cree First � Computer Skills & KeyboardingNation � Safety Certifications (TDG, H2S Alive, CSTS…)� APAP (Apprenticeship Preparation for Aboriginal � Credit FLEX Courses (Math 23, Physics 25…)People) current development with AWES � Personal Management � PACE (Janvier & Conklin Campuses) � Aboriginal Culture & Awareness

� Employability Skills

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Mapping Suggestion for ScanninngScanniClass 6 Motorcycle Licence All Candidates

Pass Knowledge test

Scanning is a methodical document search for details, facts, numbers, names, dates, or lists of

Candidates with Candidates with Class 5 Class 7 (learner’s) or higher data.

� Most trades’ and workplace tasks require 100%accuracy in the locating of specific data: equipment

Pass costs and emergency codes are usable only ifpractical Pass practical Pass practical road test road test on-lot skills test identified correctly

� Efficiently scanning documents provides a safer work environment.

Obtain Class 6 Licence

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SaSafety Tippsfety Ti

Safety Tips for the Workplace Reader � Manage your reading choices. � Take control of reading habits. � If the writing is not clear: preview the document,

highlight main headings or ideas, identify the pattern, map for meaning, and ask questions.

� Be in the moment to read critical safety information.

Thank you for your participation. Peg Carson E-mail [email protected]

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Prescription for Learning: Communication Skills for the Practice of Pharmacy Angela Tessier

This workshop provided insight into the research, development and delivery of a program custom designed to enable internationally trained pharmacists to practice in Canada. The program uses the essential skills as a framework and focuses on the culture of the Canadian workplace, oral communication, problem solving, and written communication. In addition, the merits of mentorship and key parameters, when working with a regulated profession, were described. The Departments of Advanced Education and Training, Industry Training Partnerships and Labour and Immigration (Government of Manitoba) worked on this initiative in collaboration with the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association and a number of community and hospital pharmacies specifically Westfair Foods, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Safeway and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. The program has since been used in Alberta for internationally trained pharmacists and as a model for internationally trained teachers.

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ObObjejectctiivve off tthe o hee InInititiaiattiivve

Prescription for Learning:Prescription for Learning: Communication Skills forCommunication Skills for the Practice of Pharmathe Practice of Pharmacy

z To design, deliver and assess the impact of a Bridging Program for International Pharmacy Graduates (IPG).

Angela Tessier

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Emerald Educational Services

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PPrrooccesesss ffoorr IPIPGG InInititiattiivia ve ProProccesss for thees for th IPIPG InG Iniittiaiativtivee (conont(c td..)

z Stage I: Determine the Essential Skills when working in a Pharmacy. z Stage IV: Delivery of the Program

z Stage II: Focus Group Meetings with keystakeholders.

z Stage V: Evaluation

z Stage III: Design and develop the curriculum.

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Stage I::DetermStage I Deter iinnee the Essentiathe Essenti ll SkSkiillllss wwhheen wwoorrkkiinngg iinn aa PPhhararmmaaccyy Stage I:: DetermmiinStage I Deter ne the Essentiaall Ske the Essenti Skiillllss wwhheen

wwoorrkkiinngg iinn aa PPhhararmmaaccyyz What are Essential Skills?

z Reading, Document Use, Writing, Numeracy, Oral Communication, Thinking, Working with Others, Continuous Learning and Computer Use.

z Thinking Skills - Problem Solving, Decision Making, Job Task Planning and Organization, Significant Use of Memory and Finding Information.

z Observation z Protocol - ensures stringency and

confidentiality. z Within a thirty second time frame, the

Essential Skills were recorded.

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Stage I: Determinine theStage I: Determ e th Essentiall Skiilllls Essentia Sk s wwhheen Stage III: Focus Group MeetinStage I : Focus Group Meeti gg wwiithth kekey

wwoorkiningrk inin aa PPhhaarrmmaaccy stakeholdstakehol eerrs

z Essential Skill Hospital Community

z Oral Communication 196 (co-workers) 67 (Patient Counseling)

z (1) ESL Instructors with extensive experience working with Professional Immigrants.

z Reading 184 52 z Document Use 13 (Physician Change forms) 2 (medication profiles)

z Writing 179 57 (Initialing to clarifyprescription)

z (2) Licensed Pharmacists who have workedwith IPG during the Internship Phase.

z Computer Use 137 60 (Sector SpecificSystems)

z Thinking Skills* 123+Significant Use of Memory 74+Significant Use of Memory

z (3) IPG who are successfully practicing inManitoba.

z Numeracy See Observational Studies for Examples

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z *Thinking Skills: problem solving, decision making, job task planning and organization andfinding information.

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z Primary focus on Oral Communication.

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Stage III:: Designgn and DStage III Desi d Dean vveelloopp tthhe CCuurricrricuulum (cm (colu nntdtd.) .

z Emerald Educational Services and OARS Core Areas: Training Inc. worked collaboratively todevelop the program. z Culture of the Canadian Workplace

z Oral Communication z Prescription for Learning: Communication

Skills for the Practice of Pharmacy is 50 hour program.

z Problem Solving z Written Communication z Guest Speakers

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z Highly participatory, interactive, role-plays,group discussions, case studies and guest speakers.

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z Standardized Patients

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z Delivered over a seven week period. z Orientation held with potential participants.

z Ensures that the IPG has an opportunity to practice what was in the class.

z Voluntary participation and paid by employerwhile attending classes.

z Participants from Egypt, South Africa, Korea,Nigeria, The Sudan, Pakistan, India and Kazakhstan.

z Ensures ease of scheduling for z Attendance was exceptional. employers. z Both Instructors and Mentor attended all

classes. z Accredited by MPhA as 43.75 CEU’s.

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Stage IV: DelivStage IV: Deli veryery ooff ththee ProPr oggra -ram - RRoolele ofof Stage V: EvaluationStage V: Evaluation of the Prograraof the Prog mthethe ‘‘TravTra velellliingng MeMentontor’’

z Professional ‘inside scoop’ to enable the z Daily, overall course and a reflection by the students on the skills acquired. IPG to practice more effectively in

z Pre and Post course analysis indicated gains of onManitoba. average 10% in many skills including communicationwith peers, supervisors and physicians and improvedz Practicing Pharmacist, travels to eachproblem solving abilities. work site providing feedback and

z Described by students as an ‘excellent learningsupport to IPG. opportunity’. z Respected by peers in profession and z Employers were ‘amazed’ by the results with the IPG

demonstrating increased confidence and work validated by MPhA. performance.

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Stage V: Evaluation of the PrroStage V: Evaluation of the P oggram (ccontdram ( ontd.) RReecommendationscommendations Three and six month follow-up:

z Supportive Employers z The impact of more effective communication skills and improved z Voluntary Participation problem solving strategies in Practice. z Regulatory Authority

z Success in Exams! z Experienced Instructor z Greater confidence in the practice of the

z Travelling Mentor profession. z Program Coordinator z Sense of camaraderie and willingness

to support other IPG. z Neutral learning environment

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Additional OutcomesAdditional Outcomes

z Fall 2004 – Second delivery of the program in Manitoba

z Used a Model for Internationally Trained Teachers (University of Winnipeg, 2005)

z Alberta College of Pharmacists (2006)

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