Miziwe Biik will be holding an Information session on Phoenix Print Shop Training Program
Friday, February 17th @ 11-12 pm
For more info contact: Osborne Farrell, Job Developer @ 416 591 0354
PHEONIX PRINT SHOP TRAINING PROGRAM for at Risk Youth starts on Monday, February 20, 2012
Attention: All Youth and Adults who are interested in attending university?
Come and find out more
York University’s Transitional Year Program (TYP)
Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training 167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
To book a seat, please contact: 416-591-2310 OR E-mail: ginnyb@miziwebiik.com
WHEN: Friday, February 10th, 1:00 p.m.
NOW RECRUITING!
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training in partnership with George Brown College Presents:
The first 9 weeks of this 6- 8 month Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with Academic Upgrading and Prior Learning Achievement Recognition (PLAR) with the Toronto District School Board, towards achieving an Ontario High School Diploma (Upon Completion) and/or refreshing their academic skills. During this period participants will also develop their Resume and Job Retention Skills with First Aid Training, WHMIS and Fall Protection Certification to follow.
During the next stage of training, participants will spend 10 weeks at George Brown College earning their Level 1 Carpentry Training and 1 week of a Secondary Trade.
Finally participants are supported in obtaining construction and carpentry related jobs. Tools, transportation, and training allowances are some of the possible supports for eligible participants.
Program Components include:
• Guest Speakers • Orientation to Construction Workplace • Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Basic skills module • Tool kits, Safety equipment and textbooks • Academic and Employment Skills Training • Job Coaching • Assistance to secure employment upon completion of the program
Applicant Requirements and Recruitment:
• 15 of the available spaces will be reserved for persons ages 16 to 24 • Interested in improving reading, writing and math skills • Minimum Grd.10 or equivalent, but, Grd. 11 to 12 preferred
Please contact Danbi at 416 591 0746
This 1 hour session provides clients with an introduction and overview of the Second Career program.
In addition clients will learn about the application process, participant criteria and they will receive a Q & A document to take away.
We will also open up the floor for a question period at the end of the session.
Space is limited.
WHEN: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 17TH @ 2:00 P.M
To register, please contact Brenna Lafrance @ 416-591-1467 or brenna@miziwebiik.com
There will be two information sessions being held on
Thursday, January 5th
1st @ Noon
2nd @ 5 p.m.
If you require any further information, please contact Eileen at 416-591-2471 or Vicki at 416-591-8916
Do you know an Aboriginal entrepreneur in Toronto who should be recognized?
Then please contact Kenn Ross at 416.591.8727 or kross@miziwebiik.com for a nomination form.
There are three categories: Aboriginal Business Woman, Aboriginal Business Man, Aboriginal Business Youth (30 and under).
Be sure to celebrate the spirit of Aboriginal entrepreneurship by nominating someone you know in the community.
Over the past decade winners have included business consultants, IT innovators, artists and retail operators.
The deadline for nomination forms is Friday February 24, 2012, 4.p.m.
The Awards will be held in March 2012 and are again sponsored by Miziwe Biik Development Corp. and RBC.
All clientele of Miziwe Biik who are interested in obtaining an apprenticeship with the Sheet Metal Workers International Association (Local 30) must book an appointment with the Local 30 office in Scarborough.
The next step of the application process will be to take the mechanical aptitude test. This will be done on a computer.
Current intake runs to November 3, 2011. Test dates are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Time is of essence and it is highly recommended that appointments are booked as quickly as possible.
All applicants must have at least a grade 10 education and must bring proof, i.e., transcripts.
Please bring along several pieces of ID and most importantly, your SIN card.
All applications will be reviewed. All applicants that pass the mechanical aptitude test will be contacted by mail to attend a two-day orientation.
All interested applicants must contact Gabe Ermatinger, Job Developer, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training, at 416 640 4686 for further detail.
J O B F A I R
9 am – 12 pm
October 26, 2011
Employers: (Updates on employers will be provided soon)
Confirmed: Ryerson University, Purple Heart Security, Express Scripts Canada, Porter Airlines
Positions Available: Labourers, Landscaping, Cleaning, Telephone agents, Security guards and Food/breverage
Please bring your Resume
Tokens can be provided
To register for the job fair, call Wayne Hamilton, Job Developer at 416-591-2310 or email at wayne@miziwebiik.com.
Have you been recently laid off work?
Are you unemployed or under-employed?
In receipt of Employment Insurance Benefits?
Come and find out about the
SECOND CAREER PROGRAM
Information Sessions will be held:
Friday, October 14, 2011
and
Friday, October 28, 2011
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
To book a seat, please contact:
Brenna Lafrance @ 416-591-1467 OR
E-mail: brenna@miziwebiik.com
NOW RECRUITING!
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training in partnership with George Brown College Presents:
The first 9 weeks of this 6- 8 month Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with Academic Upgrading and Prior Learning Achievement Recognition (PLAR) with the Toronto District School Board, towards achieving an Ontario High School Diploma (Upon Completion) and/or refreshing their academic skills. During this period participants will also develop their Resume and Job Retention Skills with First Aid Training, WHMIS and Fall Protection Certification to follow. During the next stage of training, participants will spend 10 weeks at George Brown College earning their Level 1 Carpentry Training and 1 week of a Secondary Trade. Finally participants are supported in obtaining construction and carpentry related jobs. Tools, transportation, and training allowances are some of the possible supports for eligible participants.
Program Components include:
• Guest Speakers
• Orientation to Construction Workplace
• Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Basic skills module
• Tool kits, Safety equipment and textbooks
• Academic and Employment Skills Training
• Job Coaching
• Assistance to secure employment upon completion of the program
Applicant Requirements and Recruitment:
• 15 of the available spaces will be reserved for persons ages 16 to 24
• Interested in improving reading, writing and math skills
• Minimum Grd.10 or equivalent, but, Grd. 11 to 12 preferred
Information Session:
When: October 14th 2011 from 1pm – 2pm
Where: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training – 167 Gerrard St E.
For more information call: Osborne at 416-591-0354 or Danbi at 416-591-0746
Notes: Bring a friend or family member and a resume if you have one.
Pending Government Funding.
