ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society

Indigenous People

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Training and Employment

Indigenous People

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Training and Employment

Indigenous People

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Training and Employment

Indigenous People

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Training and Employment

ACCESS provides education and training services to Indigenous people living in Greater Vancouver.

CAREER SERVICES
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training
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Employment Services

ES provides career advising, resume writing, funding for training and job search support.

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BladeRunners

BladeRunners trains at-risk youth for entry level work in the construction industry and then places them into full-time jobs.

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Essential Skills for Aboriginal Futures

ESAF provides skills upgrading and preparation for training and employment.

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Programs

Programs Department oversees the delivery of group skills training and summer employment programs.

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Trades Training & Apprenticeship

ACCESS Trades provides training and support for Indigenous apprentices.

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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training
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Education and Training Opportunities

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WHAT'S NEW
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ACCESS is still open for business...virtually

WE’RE JUST DOING THINGS A BIT DIFFERENTLY

ACCESS is virtually open to meet all your employment and training needs:

- Online programs
- Job starts - i.e steel toe boots + PPE
- Safety tickets
- Career exploration
- Resume support
- Online tutoring for students
- Apprenticeship support

We are here to help!

ACCESS BladeRunners Entry Level Construction Training Program

COVID-19 UPDATE:
Classes are moving online until further notice

Are you between 19 & 30 and want to work in the construction industry? Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and growing industry? Our new online course will include:

Life Skills/Goal Setting	WCB Awareness
Culturally Focused Workshops	Back Talk
First Aid Level 1	Fall Protection
WHMIS Certificate	Respiratory Protection
Preventing Heat Stress	Scaffold and Ladder Safety

Are you between 19 & 30 and want to work in the construction industry? Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and growing industry? Our new online course will include:

Life Skills/Goal Setting	WCB Awareness
Culturally Focused Workshops	Back Talk
First Aid Level 1	Fall Protection
WHMIS Certificate	Respiratory Protection
Preventing Heat Stress	Scaffold and Ladder Safety

Must be able to handle physical work and be unemployed/underemployed

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New Programs

INDIGENOUS CADET PROGRAM

Looking for something exciting and different to do next summer? Do you have Indigenous Ancestry? You can gain paid employment experience working with the VPD in our Indigenous Cadet program. Join Team VPD!

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INDIGENOUS FOREST FIRE FIGHTER AND FORESTRY/ RESOURCE WORKER TRAINING

Fight Forest Fires.

Learn the skills you need to fight forest fires. You’ll learn safety calls, understand what factors influence fire growth, lighting up drip torches and mock burn off, helicopter safety, expectations on line during the fire, power saw operations and cutting, and more.Participants also will receive all safety certifications required to fight fires.

Fully sponsored course fees and supplies covered for eligible applicants. For Indigenous People – Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit.

Location: 1607 E, Hastings St., Vancouver, BC

Start Date: TBA

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New Programs

BICYCLE MECHANIC PROGRAM

Become a Bicycle Mechanic.

12-week Bicycle Mechanic Program	18+ years old with a minimum of Grade 10
Fully funded course with training materials, training & transportation allowances	For Indigenous People - Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit
Location: 1607 E Hastings, Vancouver, BC	Start Date: TBA

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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Become a qualified Education Assistant and work in a high-demand field in BC.

Program includes 8 weeks of Essential Skills Training.Program	Pre-requisite: Grade 12
Fully sponsored program for eligible Indigenous applicants	Must enjoy working in a teaching environment
Location: TBA	Start Date: Fall 2020 (TBD)

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METAL FABRICATION FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Become an Metal Fabricator.

8-weeks Essential Skills Upgrading	23-week Metal Fabrication Foundation Program
3-week Marine Fitter Endorsement	For Indigenous People - Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit
Location: BCIT Campus, Burnaby, BC	Start Date: September 7, 2020

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ELECTRICAL FOUNDATION PROGRAM

Become an Electrician.

8-weeks of Essential Skills ‘Alternate Pathway to Electrical’ by SkillPlan	15-week foundation program at EJTC
10-week paid work practicum through IBEW 213	For Indigenous People - Status, Non-status, Métis or Inuit
Fully funded program	Start Date: TBA