100 Aboriginals in Thunder Bay to get Training in Mining
Join the forum discussion on this postThe Govt of Canada has invested in training 100 Aboriginal youth to get the skills they need for successful careers in mining. The program will be run through Oshki-Pimache-O-Win. Read the full article here.
Aboriginals and the Pursuit of Higher Education
An interesting article in the November 5 edition of the Ottawa Citizen highlights the barriers to higher education faced by Aboriginals across Northern Ontario and the rest of Canada. The editorial focuses on Geraldine King, of Thunder Bay (formerly Gull Bay First Nation) and her struggles to attain a degree.
Consider this: There are more full-time students registered at the University of Ottawa than there are aboriginal students enrolled at all universities across Canada combined. And this at a time when most new jobs require some sort of post-secondary credential.
Read the full article here. Also, check out the Aboriginal Workforce Resource Conference being held on November 9 at the Victoria Inn by first registering here.
Law School to Open September 2013
From the Ontario News website:
Students will soon be able to study and practice law in Northern Ontario.
Ontario is helping Lakehead University establish the first law degree program in Northern Ontario. The new program will begin in September 2013 with a strong focus on Aboriginal Law, legal issues relevant to practice in rural and remote communities and law relating to natural resource management. It will also support economic prosperity and help to attract a wider range of opportunities for Northern Ontarians.
Increasing student spaces at colleges and universities is an important element of Putting Students First, the McGuinty government’s plan to build a highly skilled and educated workforce, giving Ontario the competitive edge in securing a strong economy for the future.
The new school expects to have an enrollment of 55 students beginning September 2013. To read more about this exciting news, check out the article here.
Career Sampler Opportunity for Youth
Confederation College is providing week-long sessions for youth 12-17 to try their hand at a career. Registration began in May but is still open. Classes include culinary, woodworking, automotive, and photography. For more information, check out Career Samplers
If your son or daughter is not sure where he or she wants to go after high school, why not register them for one of these courses and get them started on the right track!
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