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Monday, January 22 • 11:40 - 12:30
204: The Pre-Employment 'Journey' of Urban Indigenous Youth
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This session provides an overview of the challenges urban Indigenous youth face across the continuum of education, training and employment. Indigenous youth are the fastest growing demographic in Canada and will serve as a viable source of skilled workers for the future. Innovative, client-centered approaches rooted in cultural understanding are key to ensuring their transition to the labour market.

Learning outcomes:
  • Increased awareness of the barriers affecting Indigenous youth
  • Increased awareness of culturally relevant theories of change models
  • Knowledge of curriculum modules and lesson plans utilized for pre-employment
Speakers
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Jessa Laight

NPAAMB
Jessa Laight is from Six Nations and is a certified teacher and provides pre-employment and soft skills training for Indigenous youth ages 15-30 serviced by NPAAMB in our five service areas of southern Ontario.
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Shari St Peter

Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board (NPAAMB)
Shari St Peter is the Executive Director of NPAAMB - Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board, serving employment and training needs of URBAN indigenous youth in southern Ontario, offering service to youth ages 15-30 in five service centres.

Monday January 22, 2018 11:40 - 12:30 EST
Room 204
  Block 2