URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE INC.
URBAN CIRCLE TRAINING CENTRE INC.
519 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2W 2M6
Phone: (204) 589-4433 Fax: (204) 582-6438
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Urban Circle Training Centre Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization governed by an independent Board of Directors. Currently in it’s thirteenth year of operation, Urban Circle has developed expertise in pre-employment training for Aboriginal women and men on social assistance. The first program grew directly from a need expressed by Aboriginal women in Winnipeg’s inner city for training which would lead to meaningful employment. In 1991, funding for the first program was approved by the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative and continued with funding from Human Resources Development Canada and the Winnipeg Development Agreement until March, 2000. Funding is now provided through Manitoba Education & Training as well as the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (C.A.H.R.D.). Other funders include Mother of Red Nation (MORN) and a number of First Nations bands and tribal councils.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
“Utilizing the philosophy of the Medicine Wheel, Urban Circle Training Centre Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization whose objective is to provide Aboriginal People with skill specific training targeted to job-market demands.”
COURSE OFFERINGS
Central to each of Urban Circle’s vocational programs is an intensive culturally-based lifeskills program and the availability of full time counselling and support.
1) HEALTH CARE AIDE/HEALTH UNIT CLERK PROGRAM: a ten-month program certified through Red River College and delivered in partnership with Health Sciences Centre. This vocational training prepares graduates for employment in acute care hospitals as Nursing Assistants, and in extended care facilities, personal care homes and home care. This program has a 92% completion rate, a 98% graduate employment rate and a 98% retention rate over four programs.
* This program also has 7 seats availbale for Health Care Aide only. The applicant must have a completed Grade 10 and must be able to fall under the National Chld Benefit criteria. (7 months)
PROGRAM STARTS: September/04
2) ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: a three-month program delivered in partnership with the Seven Oaks School Division. Delivered in a culturaly appropriate context, this program includes adult basic education at a STAGE THREE LITERACY LEVEL which will include English/Language Arts (2 credits), Fundamental Math (1 credit), Basic Computer Skills and a Life Skills component. All students participate in a full course work load and those who successfully complete the course will be encouraged to apply to the Adult Education & Employment Program or to an Adult Learning Centre of the students choice.
PROGRAM STARTS: May/04
3) ADULT EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT PROGAM: a ten-month program delivered in partnership with the University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba, Red River College and Winnipeg Education Centre. Delivered in a culturally appropriate context, this program includes academic upgrading for a Mature Grade 12 Diploma, career and course counselling, one half course University One accreditation, lifeskills, study skills, writing skills and financial management. It also includes job preparation skills a 6-week workplacement and employment at the end of the program.
Program Starts: September/04
4) HEALTH CARE AIDE/MATURE GRADE 12 PROGRAM: a 44-week program for 22 participants on social assistance or Employment Insurance. Delivered in a culturally appropriate context, this program includs the delivery of 2 Senior High School Credits as well as dual credits leading to the completion of a Grade 12 Mature Student Diploma. In addition, this Red River College certified program includes all of the theoretical requirements of the Health Care Aide certification as well as a 6-week clinical practicum delivered in partnership with Health Sciences Centre and several long-term care facilities including Holy Family Nursing Home, Sharon Home and St. Joseph’s Residence in Winnipeg’s North End. Excellent employment opportunities are available for graduates of this program.
Program Starts: September/04
5) FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER & FAS/E PROGRAM: a 45-week program for 22 participants on social assistance or Employment Insurance. These courses will be delivered in partnership with Red River College and will be fully and dually certified. The curriculum will incorporate Aboriginal culture as it relates to the most recent theories of child development and family dynamics. Graduates will be specifically trained for employment in wide range and Child & Family Services organizations within Winnipeg.
Program Starts: February/04
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Outcome statistics for Urban Circle’s three vocational programs over our eight years of operation are as follows: Program Completion Rate - 92%, Employment Rate - 83.5%, Retention Rate - 75%. In each career path there have been significant opportunities for educational and employment advancements.
SELECTION PROCESS
Over 170 referral agencies are notified of upcoming programs in addition to advertising in local newspapers. Several information meetings are held prior to application deadline. All applications that are received for each of the programs are invited to a one-day orientation. Individual interviews are then set up with interview teams comprised of Urban Circle staff, employers, workplace hosts and educational institutional partners. References are thoroughly checked and the final selection is made.
WORK EXPERIENCE
All vocational programs have a work experience component which provides students with the first hand experience so vital to gain an edge in today’s job market. All work placements are prearranged and a selection process is utilized which meets the needs and requirements of the workplace host and the student. Regular meetings between the workplace host, the student and Urban Circle staff are scheduled throughout the placement. A mid-point and final evaluation are conducted. Urban Circle strives for open communication among the workplace host, the student and Urban Circle staff to ensure that the expectations of all parties involved are met.
Urban Circle students are covered by Workers Compensation for the duration of their training, including the job placement portion.
EMPLOYER ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Urban Circle is honoured to have three Employer Advisory Committees who support and promote our work. They provide updated information on current job-market demands and qualifications. Membership to date includes representatives from the following businesses, service agencies and institutions:
1) Health Care Employer Advisory Committee:
•Health Sciences Centre
•Manitoba Home Care
•Seven Oaks Hospital
•University of Winnipeg
•St. Boniface Hospital
•Manitoba Justice Department
•Deer Lodge Hospital
•Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
•Riverview Health Centre
•Island Lake Tribal Council
•Health Action Centre
•New Directions
•Red River College - Aboriginal Education & Institutional Diversity and Department of Nursing
2) Adult Education & Employment Employer Advisory Committee :
•Great West Life
•C.I.B.C.
•Red River College
•Investors Group
•Royal Bank
•R.B. Russell Vocational High School
•Canada Safeway
•TD Bank
•University of Manitoba
•The North West Company
•Astra Credit Union
•University of Winnipeg
•Manitoba Telephone System
•Assiniboine Credit Union
•Winnipeg Education Centre
•Veteran Affairs Canada
•Health Action Centre
•Employment & Income Assistance
•Manitoba Public Insurance
•Human Rights Commission
3) Family Support Worker Employer Advisory Committee:
•Winnipeg Child & Family Services
•MaMaWiWichitata Centre
•Healthy Start for Mom & Me
•Baby First - Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
•Marymound, Inc.
•Family Centre of Winnipeg
•Nor’West Coop Community Health Clinic
•Andrews Street Family Centre
•Mount Carmel Clinic
•Red River College - Community Services
•West Region Child & Family Services
•Anishinaabe Child & Family Services
•New Directions for Children, Youth & Family
STAFF EMAIL ADDRESSES:
Co-Director - Eleanor Thompson - ethompsn@shawbiz.ca
Co-Director - Ruth Murdock - rmurdock@shawbiz.ca
Financial Administrator - Rapheala Johnson-Diesbourg - rjohnsn1@shawbiz.ca
Administrative Assistant/Intake Coordinator - Haven Stumpf - hstumpf@shawbiz.ca
P/T Receptionist - Evelyn Neapew
Academic Instructors - Shannon Moffot (English Instructor)
- John McLean (Math Instructor)
AEEP Program Counsellor - Lorraine Desmarais -
lorraine_desm99@hotmail .com
HCA/HUC Nursing Instructor - Elaine Ross
HCA/HUC Program Counsellor - Colleen Robinson
FSW Program Counsellor - Marilyn Hart
FSW Academic Instructor - Pat Berney
HCA/Grade 12 Program Counsellor - Sharon Slater
HCA/Grade 12 Nursing Instructor - Michelle Alarie
Teacher Assistant - Noella Neapew - nneapew@yahoo.com
CURRENT PROGRAM DATES/INTAKE:
1) Currently Recruiting for the FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER/ FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROM/EFFECTS PROGRAM. This 47 week dual certified by Red River College starts MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd, 2004.
INFORMATION MEETING DATES:
All meetings are schedule to start at 9:30a.m. on the following dates:
November 7, 2003
December 16/03
January 8/04
**All interested are welcome to attend - no sign up necessary**
RECRUITMENT FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS WILL BEGIN EARLY FEBRUARY/04
IF YOU REQUIRE FURTHER INFORMATION - YOU MAY CALL 589-4433 EXTENSION 222 OR COME AND VISIT OUR NEW LOCATION AT 519 SELKIRK AVENUE, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Send E-Mail to: hstumpf@shawbiz.ca
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