FIMESIP First Nations, Inuit and Métis Essential Skills Inventory Project

Pathway to Work: Increasing Indigenous Community Capacity through Training Innovations (P2W)

Pathway to Work (P2W) is a four-year (2017-2012), multi-phase pilot project funded by Employment and Skills Development Canada (ESDC) and the Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES). The project is held through PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs, a community-based agency that empowers adults to find work they value.

P2W will support the design and implementation of community initiatives for Indigenous adults seeking construction-related employment on large-scale infrastructure projects. Application will result in community initiatives that enable job seekers to build their skills and move into employment through a supportive, seamless process.

The project expects to pilot the training with 100 learners in Manitoba and British Columbia with delivery site staff certified in CAMERA (Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment) and ESAT (Employability Skills Assessment Tool). The project will contribute to increase employment prospects in the construction sector.

Location Manitoba
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Contact

Heather Paterson, PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs
416-510-3266 x18 or 905-622-9208
heatherp@ptp.ca
PTP East Centre 815 Danforth Ave., Suite 201 Toronto, ON M4J 1L2

Project Details
Community Urban, Rural, Remote, Band office, Reserve community
Scope of Project National
Target Audience First Nations, Métis, Youth (15-30 yrs), Adults (31-49 yrs), Older workers (50+ yrs), Other

Initiative Impact

What is the overall impact of the initiative and how is this measured?

The projects projected outcomes are the following:
• improved essential skills and job-readiness among participants;
• improved technical skills acquisition and job performance among participants;
• improved access for Indigenous workers to construction-related essential skills training;
• improved capacity of service providers to deliver essential skills training;
• improved wellness and well-being among participants (e.g. health, psycho-social capital, self-efficacy, self-confidence, resilience); and
• improved business outcomes among participating organizations (e.g. satisfaction, ROI, reduced error rates, reduced accidents, increased retention, and improved productivity and customer service).

Incorporation of Essential Skills

Which Essential Skills are covered by the initiative? Reading Text Document Use Numeracy Writing Oral Communications Working with Others Thinking Skills Computer Use Continuous Learning
How are the Essential Skills integrated into your initiative?

The community initiatives are yet to be developed.

How do you assess participant Essential Skills?

Delivery site staff will be certified in CAMERA (Communications and Math Employment Readiness Assessment)

Project Components

What are the components of the initiative? Occupation-specific skills training Academic upgrading Occupational certifications and/or licensing Work-integrated learning (i.e., internships, co-ops, work placements, etc.) Life skills Career and/or educational planning Job search services Cultural, language, and tradition awareness and/or training
How do you support participant success in the program? Work related clothing/equipment Job placements
How was Indigenous culture integrated into the program content or delivery?

Each community will design an initiative that achieves their community’s goals. P2W has an indigenous team that will help support in this area. Integral to our project team are our Indigenous Champions; Nene Kraneveldt and Kelly Foxcroft-Poirier. Their work and contributions is centred on supporting deep connections between partners and helping guide them to understand each other and effect positive growth and change.

Who are your partners, and what is their involvement in the initiative?

Alongside the P2W project team which includes and Evaluator, Sustainability Advisors, Project Designers and an Indigenous Liaison we have:
Internal Partners- Futureworx Society, Employability Skills; Open Door Group, Career Search, and Employment Programs; White Raven Consulting, Cultural and Life Skills Facilitators
Industry Partner- Manitoba Building Trades, providing the Indigenous community lead to support the community selection and community needs process
Project Contributor- Indigenous Works