Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Apatisiwin Program

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals
Youth Employment Counsellor available for youth 15-29 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Employment Counselor
807-223-4180 Ext 2230; Youth Counselor 807-223-4180 Ext 2243 * ec@dnfconline.org

Languages

English

Language Note

Staff person, no services provided

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Description of Services:

Provides supports and training for urban Aboriginal people seeking further training and/or employment

Collaborates with employers to build employment and training opportunities
Provides individual employment counselling
Conducts client employability assessments
Offers access to job board with current local job postings
Provides workshops and referrals to training programs
Posts job opportunities/ads on Facebook page

Provides assistance with:

Writing resumes and cover letters
Completing job applications
Conducting job searches
Improving interview skills
Designing and implementing an employment action plan
Matching job seekers with employers

Provides information about:

Local, provincial and national job markets
Small business and proposal development
Training opportunities