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PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Monday, March 8th, 2010

ARE YOU HAVING TROUBLE FINDING WORK?

ARE YOU RE-ENTERING THE WORKFORCE?

ARE YOU A NEW GRAD TRYING TO START YOU CAREER?

CONSIDERING TRAINING BUT DON’T KNOW WHAT TO TAKE?


If so….. Our 6-Week Program may be for you !!

Pre-Employment Skills Development starts on March 22 and
Will give you the tools you need to succeed towards the next step in your career

Workshop Topics include:

> Stress Management
> Communication
> Goal Setting – S.M.A.R.T. Goals
> Decision Making
> esearch – The magic to finding employment
> Networking/Self Marketing
> Employer/Employee Expectations
> Personality Dimensions®
> Cover Letters
> Resumes
> Interview Skills
> And more……

For More Information:

Speak to your OW Caseworker or your Miziwe Biik Employment Counselor

S.M.A.R.T. Goals & How to Reach Them
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

S.M.A.R.T. Goals & How to Reach Them

Do you want to set goals – and follow through – to get what you want?

Learn more about how to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals for 2010

(Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Reasonable, with a Timeline)

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Aboriginal Business Resource Centre
167 Gerrard Street East, Upper Level

We’ll put support tactics in place to help you
get what you want this year!

“Goals are dreams, with deadlines”
Diana Scharf Hunt

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars”
Les Brown   

                         
Seating is limited to 10 participants.  Please contact Denise Kimewon at the ABRC (416.591.2301 ext 1) or at abrc@miziwebiik.com to book your seat. 

ABRC: Celebrating the spirit of Aboriginal entrepreneurship

3 WORKSHOPS- CESO, ABORIGINAL SERVICES
Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO)

Aboriginal Services


3-Day Workshops

1.  Planning For Success
Goal Setting
Monday, March 22, 2010

2.  Communications 101
Time Management
Tuesday, March 23, 2010

3.  Finding Your Yoda
What The Mentored Need to Know
Interpersonal Success
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

 

      WHERE: 2nd FLOOR    
  TIME: 1 PM TO 3 PM 

BOOK WITH DENISE KIMEWON @
ABORIGINAL BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTRE
416 591 2310 EXT.1

CANADIAN FORCES INFO SESSION
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

MIZIWE BIIK

ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Interested in the Canadian Forces?

Are you looking for that once in a lifetime opportunity?

 
Is Recruiting at Miziwe Biik

Where: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
 167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto


When: Wednesday, March 17th 2010


Time: 1:00-3:00pm

 

To register or for more information, contact:Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com

Understanding Money Workshop
Friday, January 29th, 2010

UNDERSTANDING MONEY WORKSHOP

When: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Time:  1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

Aboriginal Business Resource Centre
167 Gerrard Street East, Upper Level

We all like having money but we often wonder where it goes!  Facilitator Elizabeth Verwey can help.  In this session she will help you:

$ Discover how you handle and use money
$ Get in touch with your feelings about money
$ Learn the benefits of shifting your attitude towards money
$ Plan some next steps – to follow this workshop.

Seating is limited to 10 participants.  Please contact Denise Kimewon at the ABRC (416.591.2310 ext. 1) or at abrc@miziwebiik.com to book your seat. 

ABRC: Celebrating the spirit of Aboriginal entrepreneurship

CARPENTRY PROGRAM-INFO SESSION- Miziwe Biik Location
Friday, January 29th, 2010

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training

In Partnership with George Brown College and Toronto Council Fire Cultural Centre will be hosting a Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Programme.

This 32-week Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with academic testing, upgrading and Level 1 Carpentry training – Level 1. 

We are currently in the process of starting this programme mid-February. Candidate selection will start immediately.  Staff from Miziwe Biik will do candidate selection, with input by our partner representatives. There are 20 seats available, with at least 15 being set aside for those between 15 and 24. Participants who do not have Grade 12 level education (English and Math) will be provided with upgrading. Training allowances may be available to those who qualify. Please speak to your employment counselor or case worker for more information.

Programme Components:
• Pre-employment skills training
• Academic assessment and upgrading
• Orientation to Construction Workplace
• Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Level 1
• Tool kits, safety equipment and textbooks
• Employment Skills Training
• Work Placement
• Job Coaching
• Assistance to Secure Employment

An information session will be held on:
Friday, February 5, 2010
10:30 am – Noon

 (Lunch & Tokens will be provided).
Please bring a copy of your resume.

Location:
167 Gerrard Street East, Lower Meeting Room.

For more information and to sign up for the information session, please contact:

Osborne Farrell: (416) 591-0354
Tammy Bird:      (416) 591-0746

Please note:
This programme is contingent upon receiving a signed agreement with
The Government of Ontario

CARPENTRY PROGRAM-INFO SESSION- Council Fire Location
Friday, January 29th, 2010

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training

In Partnership with George Brown College and Toronto Council Fire Cultural Centre will be hosting a Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

This 32-week Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with academic testing, upgrading and Level 1 Carpentry training – Level 1. 

We are currently in the process of starting this programme mid-February. Candidate selection will start immediately.  Staff from Miziwe Biik will do candidate selection, with input by our partner representatives. There are 20 seats available, with at least 15 being set aside for those between 15 and 24. Participants who do not have Grade 12 level education (English and Math) will be provided with upgrading. Training allowances may be available to those who qualify. Please speak to your employment counselor or case worker for more information.

Programme Components:
• Pre-employment skills training
• Academic assessment and upgrading
• Orientation to Construction Workplace
• Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Level 1
• Tool kits, safety equipment and textbooks
• Employment Skills Training
• Work Placement
• Job Coaching
• Assistance to Secure Employment

An information session will be held on: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 1:00–3:00pm

 (Refreshments & Tokens will be provided).
Please bring a copy of your resume.


Location: 439 Dundas Street East, Presentation Room @ the Toronto Council Fire.

For more information and to sign up for the information session, please contact:

Osborne Farrell at (416) 591-0354

Tammy Bird at (416) 591-0746

Please note:
This programme is contingent upon receiving a signed agreement with
The Government of Ontario

RESCHEDULED - INFO SESSION FOR NATIVE ARTIST
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Info Session for Native Artists

An exhibition open to contemporary or traditional Native artists of all disciplines
Including quillwork, beadwork, painting, sculpture/installation, new media etc.

Red Runners

An exhibition that explores the accessibility of Native identity through an everyday object.

Selected artists will receive a new pair of runners, which they will re-imagine and return. The completed runners will be exhibited in a venue in downtown Toronto in June 2010.

Submission requirements:

• Artist statement
• 10 images (jpegs only)
• c.v.

Submission Deadline:

February 15, 2010

There will be an info session regarding the project at:
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Business Resource Centre, 2nd Floor
Friday February 5th, 2010, 12.00 p.m., lunch served

If you plan to attend, e-mail Denise Kimewon at abrc@miziwebiik.com or at 416.591.2310 ext 1

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR ABORIGINAL ARTISTS & ARTS MANAGERS
Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training

PRESENTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR
ABORIGINAL ARTISTS & ARTS MANAGERS

January 2010…Continuing with the Professional Development Workshop Series, Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training presents Copyright 101. You are invited to join a discussion that will cover the basics of property rights as well as will cover some issues surrounding cultural appropriation and traditional knowledge (TK). The workshop is FREE with snacks and refreshments provided.

Arts Presenter/Consultant, Denise Bolduc will offer insight into some essential information regarding the pros and cons of copyright and Indigenous traditional knowledge. Included in this
presentation will be the screening of Guarding the Family Silver. This documentary film questions where Indigenous and traditional knowledge, language and symbols fit in a world consumed by globalization, commodification and commercialization. Directors Toby Mills and Moana Maniapoto’s film presents an exploration of intellectual copyright from a Maori perspective. Denise Bolduc brings knowledge and information to this discussion from her work with the Creators Rights Alliance and the Indigenous Peoples Caucus.

WORKSHOP INFO: COPYRIGHT 101
DATE:                  Friday, January 29, 2010
TIME:                  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION:          Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training Lower Level Meeting Space 167 Gerrard St. East

To register for either workshop, please rsvp at d.m.bolduc@gmail.com and include your artistic discipline and/or your collective group or organization’s name. Seating is limited, so book
quickly!

Further Artist as Entrepreneur Professional Development Workshops will be scheduled in February 2010. For Further information, contact: Denise Bolduc, Programmer/Coordinator @
d.m.bolduc@gmail.com

 

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION


NGINDAASMIN UPGRADING PROGRAM


Monday, January 25, 2010
10:00 A.M.


Miziwe Biik Employment & Training
167 Gerrard Street East, Upper Level

Please contact Carol White at (416-591-2310) or at carol.white@miziwebiik.com to book your seat.

NGINDAASMIN INFORMATION SESSION
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

NGINDAASMIN INFORMATION SESSION

Monday, February 8, 2010
12:00 Noon

Miziwe Biik Employment & Training
167 Gerrard Street East, Upper Level

Do you want to obtain a Grade 12 Diploma?

Increase your prospects for Employment and/or Apprenticeship?


Seating is limited to 10 participants.  Please contact Carol White at (416-591-2310) or at carol.white@miziwebiik.com to book your seat

Call for Native Artists
Monday, January 18th, 2010

Call for Native Artists

An exhibition open to contemporary or traditional Native artists of all disciplines
Including quillwork, beadwork, painting, sculpture/installation, new media etc.

Red Runners

An exhibition that explores the accessibility of Native identity through an everyday object.

Selected artists will receive a new pair of runners, which they will re-imagine and return. The completed runners will be exhibited in a venue in downtown Toronto in June 2010.

Submission requirements:

Artist statement
10 images (jpegs only)
c.v.

Please send your application materials by email to:

j.jenkins-curator@mbdc.ca

Submission Deadline:
February 15, 2010

INFO SESSION-PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Monday, January 18th, 2010

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training

In Partnership with George Brown College and Toronto Council Fire Cultural Centre will be hosting a Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

This 32-week Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with academic testing, upgrading and Level 1 Carpentry training – Level 1. 

We are currently in the process of starting this programme mid-February. Candidate selection will start immediately.  Staff from Miziwe Biik will do candidate selection, with input by our partner representatives. There are 20 seats available, with at least 15 being set aside for those between 15 and 24. Participants who do not have Grade 12 level education (English and Math) will be provided with upgrading. Training allowances may be available to those who qualify. Please speak to your employment counselor or case worker for more information.

Programme Components:
• Pre-employment skills training
• Academic assessment and upgrading
• Orientation to Construction Workplace
• Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Training – Level 1
• Tool kits, safety equipment and textbooks
• Employment Skills Training
• Work Placement
• Job Coaching
• Assistance to Secure Employment

An information session will be held on January 27, 2010 between 1 and 3pm. Please bring a copy of your resume.
Location: 167 Gerrard Street East, Lower Meeting Room.

For more information and to sign up for the information session, please contact:

Osborne Farrell at (416) 591-0354

Tammy Bird at (416) 591-0746

Please note:
This programme is contingent upon receiving a signed agreement with
the Government of Ontario

Workshop
Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Make 2010 a “TEN”
January 20th 1--3 pm

Elizabeth Verwey, one of our small business mentors, will be offering this workshop focusing on:

• Information gathering
• Goal setting
• Problem solving

Map out your best year yet!

Utilizing Success Journals, capture the important things that we all tend to overlook or take for granted—prepare to amaze yourself!

When we acknowledge past successes, we discover a brighter future.

Join us to see what’s possible for you in 2010.


Where:  Miziwe Biik, Conference Room, Lower Level, 167 Gerrard Street East
When:  Wednesday January 20, 2010, 1 to 3 p.m.

This is a free workshop but seating is limited.  Please contact Denise Kimewon at 416.591.2310 ext 1 or at abrc@miziwebiik.com to reserve your spot.

Celebrating the Spirit of Entrepreneurship

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)

Is offering First Aid Training

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

February 2nd & 3rd, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be provided)


To register please call Karine at 416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

INFO SESSION
Friday, January 8th, 2010

Youth 18 – 29 Interested in Working for the Toronto Transit Commission?

Come and learn about the TTC JOB FAIR, January 20 & 21, 2010

Information will be provided regarding the Job Fair Process

For applying to the T.T.C for Seasonal Maintenance and Summer Job Opportunities 2010, for Youth

 An Information Session will be held:

Where:   Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training, 167 Gerrard Street East
When:   Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Time:   12:00 Noon

For more information, contact:
Marilyn Johnson @ 416-591-4686 Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email marilyn@miziwebiik.com greggb@miziwebiik.com

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Make this the year you move “OUT OF THE NOW”

Come and join our Pre-Employment Skills Development Program.

The program runs from January 18th to February 26th, Monday to Friday from 9:00 till noon.

Transportation provided either by Ontario Works or Miziwe Biik. 

This series of fun and interactive personal and professional development workshops will help you develop the techniques that you can use to make 2010 a year of positive change….

Please contact me directly (Denise Davad) at 416-591-0353 to get the registration process started.

Make 2010 your year to shine !!!

Denise L. Davad
PED Facilitator/Counselor

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
167 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2E4
Direct Line: 416-591-0353
Reception (for appointments) : 416-591-2310

WHMIS TRAINING
Monday, January 4th, 2010

WHMIS TRAINING

Will be held on January 12th, 2010 from
9 am to 12 pm
at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard St. East

WHMIS Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Training Session


To Register Please call Karine at
416-591-2310 ext. 2270

Tokens will be provided

TORONTO FIRE SERVICES
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

MIZIWE BIIK
ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Interested in Toronto Fire Services?

You will be provided with details in applying to Toronto Fire Services

An Information Session will be held:

Where: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
              167 Gerrard Street East
When:   Tuesday, January 19th 2010
Time:    2:00 P.M.

For more information, contact:Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306 or email greggb@miziwebiik.com


167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM REGISTARED CHARITABLE #86305-6719

SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Miziwe Biik’s Aboriginal Business Resource Centre (ABRC) will be offering a Small Business Certificate program.  The program is free to Aboriginal people.

The program will offer twelve, three-hour sessions between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. over a period of four weeks, starting Tuesday January 12 and concluding Thursday February 4, 2010.

An information session will be held regarding the course on Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 12.00 p.m. in the ABRC (lunch will be served).  The ABRC is located on the second floor of Miziwe Biik at the 167 Gerrard Street East entrance.

The program will concentrate on the development of a draft business plan during the four weeks. In addition, variety of visiting subject matter experts will deliver relevant development on subjects, such as:

• Visioning your business plan’s mission statement
• Small business structures, registration and licences
• Marketing and promotion
• Making sales/branding
• Business budgeting
• Pricing your product/service
• Sources of capital
• Small business administration and operation
• Networking

The certificate of completion allows participants to apply for community-based micro-loan and grant programs operated by Miziwe Biik, Aboriginal Business Canada, Alterna Savings, Canadian Youth Business Foundation and others.

Space is limited to a maximum of ten people.

For information, please contact Kenn Ross at (416) 591-8727. 

 

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Thursday, November 12th, 2009

STANDARD  FIRST AID  TRAINING

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)
Is offering First Aid Training

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

December 9th & 10th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be provided)

To register please call Karine at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

First Nations Law Clerk Program
Monday, November 9th, 2009

Want a Career in Aboriginal Politics or Aboriginal Law?

Come and find out about the First Nations Policy, By-Law & Compliance Officer (Law Clerk Program)

Offered by Mliziwe Biik in partnership with FNTI and St. Lawrence College

Projected Start Date: January 2010

The First Nations Law Clerk Program will prepare you to work in the areas
of Aboriginal law, policy, research and land claims.

Information Sessions will be held:

Thursday November 12th
and
Friday November 13th
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

at

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

Hot Lunch provided

Staff of First Nations Technical Institute will be available to talk about the First Nations Law Clerk Program and how to apply.

To book a seat call:    Denise Davad@ 416-591-0353 or email Denise@miziwebiik.com

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

We will be offering 1 more Pre-Employment Skills Development session for the 2009 calendar year. 

 

This program consists of a series of workshops to assist clients are on Ontario Works and may be ready to move into employment and or training.

 

Where: Miziwe Biik, ERC,  167 Gerrard Street East

 

When: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. till noon.

 

Dates:  November 16th to December 18th.

 

Some workshop titles include:  Identifying Your Skills; Goal Setting; Networking and Self Marketing; Self Esteem/Stress Management; Communications Skills; Decision Making (How to Choose the Right Training) and many more….

 

If you are on Ontario Works and interested in this program, please notify your Ontario Works Caseworker or your Miziwe Biik Employment Counselor for a referral.

 

Deadline for registering is November 13th.

 

Denise L. Davad

PED Facilitator/Counselor

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training

167 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2E4

Direct Line: 416-591-0353
Reception (for appointments) : 416-591-2310

DO YOU HAVE A S.I.N. CARD NUMBER?
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

MIZIWE BIIK
ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING

Do you have a S.I.N. Card?

Come and learn how to get your Social Insurance Number
 
Members of Service Canada will register you on site
for your Social Insurance Number Card

Bring a Primary Identification Document to get your SIN
Canadian Birth Certificate | Ontario Statement of Live Birth | Permanent Resident Card | Canadian Citizenship Card |

Where: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training 
           167 Gerrard Street East
When:  Tuesday, November 17th 2009
Time:   1 – 3:30 p.m.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

For more information, contact:
Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com

167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM
REGISTARED CHARITABLE #86305-6719

HOW TO CASH FLOW PROJECTION WORKSHOP
Monday, October 26th, 2009

Aboriginal Business Resource Centre
167 Gerrard Street East, Upper Level

“HOW-TO” CASH FLOW PROJECTION WORKSHOP FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Tuesday November 3, 2009
1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.

In writing a business plan, entrepreneurs often find doing the projected financials at the end the hardest part.
Facilitator Jack David, a Manager with Enterprise Toronto, will guide you through interactive exercise using a simplified excel-based pro forma suited for sole proprietorships.

Seating is limited to 10 participants. 

Please contact Denise Kimewon at the ABRC (416.591.2301 ext 1) or at abrc@miziwebiik.com to book your seat.  The excel document can be sent to you in advance by e-mail.

ABRC: Celebrating the spirit of Aboriginal entrepreneurship

WHMIS TRAINING
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

WHMIS TRAINING

Will be held on October 20th, 2009 from
9 am to 12 pm
at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard St. East

WHMIS Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Training Session

To Register Please call Karine at
416-591-2310 ext. 2270

Tokens will be provided

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)

Is offering First Aid Training

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

November 4th & 5th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be provided)

To register please call Karine at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

WHMIS TRAINING
Thursday, September 24th, 2009

WHMIS TRAINING

Will be held on October 8th, 2009 from
9 am to 12 pm

at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard St. East

WHMIS Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Training Session

 To Register Please call Karine at
416-591-2310 ext. 2270

Tokens will be provided

SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Monday, September 21st, 2009

Miziwe Biik’s Aboriginal Business Resource Centre (ABRC) will be offering a Small Business Certificate program.  The program is free to Aboriginal people.

The program will offer twelve, three-hour sessions between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. over a period of four weeks, starting Tuesday October 6 and concluding Thursday October 29, 2009.

An information session will be held regarding the course on Wednesday September 30, 2009 at 12.00 p.m. in the ABRC (lunch will be served).  The ABRC is located on the second floor of Miziwe Biik at the 167 Gerrard Street East entrance.

The program will concentrate on the development of a draft business plan during the four weeks. In addition, variety of visiting subject matter experts will deliver relevant development on subjects, such as:

• Visioning your business plan’s mission statement
• Small business structures, registration and licences
• Marketing and promotion
• Making sales/branding
• Business budgeting
• Pricing your product/service
• Sources of capital
• Small business administration and operation
• Networking

The certificate of completion allows participants to apply for community-based micro-loan and grant programs operated by Miziwe Biik, Aboriginal Business Canada, Alterna Savings, Canadian Youth Business Foundation and others.

Space is limited to a maximum of ten people.

For information, please contact Kenn Ross at (416) 591-8727.

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

 

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)


Is offering First Aid Training

 

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

 

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

 

September 28th & 29th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Lunch will be provided)

 

To register please call Karine at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

 

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

 

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

Info Session for Ontario Works Programs
Monday, August 10th, 2009

Are you on Ontario Works and ready to take the next step towards training or employment?? 

I will be holding an information session for Ontario Works programs inside of Miziwe Biik.  Specifically the 6-week Pre-Employment Skills Development program and the 14 week Employment Placement Program.

To find out how you can participate in these programs and just how they’ll benefit you, come to my info session on Wednesday August 12th at 1:00. 

Presentation will begin promptly at 1:00 so Please arrive on time…..
Tokens will be provided.

Denise L. Davad
Employment Counselor/Trainer

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
167 Gerrard Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 2E4
Direct Line: 416-591-0353
Reception (for appointments) : 416-591-2310

JOB POSTING
Thursday, August 6th, 2009

Employment Counsellor


Application Deadline: August 14, 2009

Duties and Responsbilities:

• Assist unemployed Aboriginal clients in the GTA to obtain employment and training
• Responsible to conduct the common assessment process, intake interview for all new registered clients
• Responsible for a return-to-work action plan for all active clients who are job searching and job ready
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career and training goals
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies
• Advise clients of training opportunities and institutions that are available to them within the GTA
• Responsible for inputting interventions, action plans, updating, closing clients case management files in Contact IV Database
• Responsible for ongoing follow-up with clients who are actively job searching and participating in training programs

Qualifications:

• Previous employment counselling experience and training an asset
• Knowledge of employment and training programs offered within the Aboriginal community
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to assess client strengths and areas of improvement to assist them with their job searching
• Excellent computer knowledge and ability to adapt in a PC environment which includes the use of Contact IV software
• Capability to manage a caseload through the Contact IV Database
• Able to work within and contribute to a team environment
• College Diploma in Counselling or Career Counselling an asset.
• Ability to respect confidentiality


How To Apply:
Attn:  Ruby Dreger, Employment Manager
Fax:  (416) 591 3602   Email:  rdreger@miziwebiik.com
Mail:  Miziwe Biik, 167 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario  M5A 2E4

WHMIS TRAINING
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

WHMIS TRAINING

Will be held
on
August 19th, 2009
from
9 am to 12 pm

at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard St. East

WHMIS Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Training Session

 

To Register Please call Karine at
416-591-2310 ext. 2270

Tokens will be provided

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)


Is offering First Aid Training

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

 

August 26th & 27th, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(Lunch will be provided)


To register please call Karine at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

GET YOUR GED
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

Get Your GED!

 Miziwe Biik’s Job Developer will provide you with details
In obtaining your GED


An Information Session will be held:


Where: Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
             167 Gerrard Street East
When:  Wednesday, August 5th 2009
Time:   2 – 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact:
 Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com


167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM
REGISTARED CHARITABLE #86305-6719

RESUME WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009


Resume Workshop
 
Miziwe Biik’s Job Developer will provide you
with the tools you need to write
a great resume

A Resume Workshop will be held:

Where:   Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
              167 Gerrard Street East
When:    Tuesday, August 4th 2009
Time:      2pm – 3:30pm


For more information, contact:
 Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com


167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM
REGISTARED CHARITABLE #86305-6719

Career Cruising Workshop
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
I want a career!

Miziwe Biik’s Job Developer will provide you
with the opportunity to explore
 your many career options

A Career Cruising Workshop will be held:

Where:    Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
              167 Gerrard Street East
When:     Thursday, August 6th 2009
Time:      10am – 12pm

For more information, contact:
Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com


167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM

Info Session Administrative Assistant
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Want a Career as an Administrative Assistant?

Come and find out about the

Office Administration Certificate Program

Offered by Miziwe Biik in partnership with
FNTI (First Nations Technical Institute) and St. Lawrence College

Projected Start Date: September 2009

The Office Administration Certificate Program will prepare you to work as an Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Office Coordinator


An Information Session will be held:

July 22nd  @ 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

Staff of FNTI will be available to speak about the
Office Administration Certificate Program
as well as answer questions regarding the application process

 

RSVP to::
Denise Davad @416-591-0353
or email: denise@miziwebiik.com

Royal Bank of Canada Info Session
Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Interested in Money?
Come and learn about
 
The Royal Bank of Canada will provide you with details
In pursuing a career in the Banking industry
An Information Session will be held:

Where:  Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training
               167 Gerrard Street East


When:   Wednesday, July 7th 2009


Time:    1 – 3:30 p.m.

For more information, contact:
Gregg Bellerose @ 416-591-2306
or email greggb@miziwebiik.com

167 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5A 2E4  TEL: 416-591-2310 FAX: 416-591-3602 INFO@MIZIWEBIIK.COM
REGISTARED CHARITABLE #86305-6719

Mothercraft Early Childhood Ed. Diploma Program-INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, May 21st, 2009

Mothercraft Early Childhood Education Diploma Program

INFORMATION SESSION

Mothercraft College and Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 12 month Early Childhood Education Diploma Program beginning August of 2009. The Early Childhood Education Diploma Program will run out of the Mothercraft College.
You are invited to attend an information session at the following location and date:
 
Miziwe Biik – Friday, May 29, 1:00pm to 4:00 pm, Miziwe Biik Conference Room
  
To find out more about the Mothercraft Early Childhood Education Diploma Program and the information session please call
Jason Taylor-Mercredi at 416-483-0511 ext 212
 Or email at jt@mothercraft.org

WHMIS TRAINING
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

WHMIS TRAINING

Will be held on June 16th from
9 am to 12 pm
at Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard St. East

WHMIS Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the Training Session

 To Register Please call Karine at
416-591-2310 ext. 2270

Tokens will be provided

STANDARD FIRST AID TRAINING
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training,
(located at 167 Gerrard Street East)
Is offering First Aid Training

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

There are two sessions to choose from:

*June 11th, & 12th

 June17th, & 18th

from

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

To register please call Karine at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

P.S. In order to be awarded a certificate, you have to be present both days.

SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Miziwe Biik’s Aboriginal Business Resource Centre (ABRC) will be offering a Small Business Certificate program.  The program is free to Aboriginal people.

The program will offer twelve, three-hour sessions between 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m. over a period of four weeks, starting Tuesday May 12 and concluding Thursday June 4, 2009.

An information session will be held regarding the course on Wednesday May 6,  2009 at 12.00 p.m. in the ABRC (lunch will be served).  The ABRC is located on the second floor of Miziwe Biik at the 167 Gerrard Street East entrance.

The program will concentrate on the development of a draft business plan during the four weeks. In addition, variety of visiting subject matter experts will deliver relevant development on subjects, such as:

• Visioning your business plan’s mission statement
• Small business structures, registration and licences
• Marketing and promotion
• Making sales
• Business budgeting
• Pricing your product/service
• Sources of capital
• Small business administration and operation
• Networking

The certificate of completion allows participants to apply for community-based micro-loan and grant programs operated by Miziwe Biik, Aboriginal Business Canada, Alterna Savings, Canadian Youth Business Foundation and others.

Space is limited to a maximum of ten people.

For information, please contact Kenn Ross at (416) 591-8727. 

WHMIS and First Aid
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
WHMIS and First Aid Training

Miziwe Biik offers certified training in WHMIS and First Aid Training to clients who require this for the workplace or as a part of their training programme. Please contact the Project Department to find out when the next sessions will take place. A minimum number is required for each training session.

The instructor, Kevin Boudewyn, is an accredited trainer in WHIMS and First Aid. Please visit his website for more information.

All sessions are held at 167 Gerrard Street East.

A WHMIS or First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion of either training.

To register or inquire when the next session will be held, please call: 416-591-2310 ext. 2270.

Tokens will be provided
FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009


Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
167 Gerrard Street East                                      

Is offering FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING

The course is two days with Certified Instructor Kevin Boudewyn

Standard First Aid Certificate will be awarded upon completion

March 5th, & 6th from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To register please call Kathleen at
416-591-2310, Ext 2270

Space is Limited, so Register Today!

Carpentry Programme Information
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment & Training
In partnership with
Toronto Council Fire Cultural Centre
and
George Brown College

Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

The first 3 months of this 6- 8 months Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide interested candidates with Academic Upgrading with Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre and the Toronto District School Board towards achieving an Ontario High School Diploma and/or refreshing their academic skills.

During this period participants will also develop their Resume with First Aid training, WHIMIS, Fall Protection certification. During the next, stage of training participants will spend 2 months at George Brown College completing their Level 1 Carpentry Training.

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:
    * Interested in developing or continuing a good work history and references
    * Interested in improving reading writing and math skills
    * Abstaining from substance abuse of any kind during attendance of the program
Miziwe Biik Proposed Business Centre
Thursday, November 9th, 2006

Are You Interested in Renting Space with Other First Nations Businesses/ Organizations in Toronto?

Miziwe Biik Proposed Business Centre

A feasibility study is being undertaken by Miziwe Biik to look into the viability of establishing a small business centre to be located in central Toronto focusing on the Toronto tourism market.

The Centre would assist Aboriginal entrepreneurs to market their products/services and would provide a number of business support services. An anchor tenant has already been identified and other anchor tenants are being sought.

It you might be interested or would like further information on the proposed Centre, please complete the survey on the Miziwe Biik website at miziwebiik.com or complete the survey below and fax it to 416.591.1147 or contact Kenn Ross at 416-591-8727.

Miziwe Biik was established in 1991 to meet the unique training and employment needs of the approximately 70,000 GTA Aboriginal community. Miziwe Biik offers a number of services including: employment counselling; entrepreneurial development; business workshops; and a business resource centre.

Employability Skills Program Opportunity for Aboriginal Youth
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Employability Skills Program Opportunity for Aboriginal Youth

·         Are you an Aboriginal person between 15 and 30 years of age?

·         Are you EI ineligible?

·         Are you not attending school?

·         Do you want to learn leadership, teamwork and communication and other skills that will prepare you for the job market?

 

If you said yes to these questions, then Miziwe Biik’s Aboriginal Business Resource Centre (ABRC) and Service Canada have an opportunity for you through a 12 week group-based employability skills program.*

 

Program details:

·          Dates: To be Announced.

·         Program pays $8.75 per hour, 30 hours a week for 12 weeks

·         $500 completion bonus

·         TTC tokens available

·         Only 15 seats available

 

To register for this information session or general inquiries about this program, please contact Luanne Whitecrow at 416.591.2310 or at abrc@miziwebiik.com .

Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Programme
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

CARPENTRY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME
MIZIWE BIIK ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
In Partnership
WITH
GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE
AND
TORONTO COUNCIL FIRE NATIVE CULTURAL CENTRE


This 31-week Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program will provide Aboriginal candidates with academic testing, upgrading and Level 1 Carpentry Training – for registration and employment as General Carpenter Apprentices.

Upcoming Information sessions will be held at Aboriginal agencies across the GTA in September.  Candidate selection will begin immediately, contingent upon funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  No experience required.  Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Staff from Miziwe Biik will do candidate selection, with input by George Brown College representatives and/or construction employers. Participants who do not have Grade 10 level education (English and Math) will be provided with upgrading through Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre. Training allowances may be available to those who qualify.  For more information please contact your employment counsellor at Miziwe Biik.

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