New Horizons
Bridging Employment Program
Classes start in Burnaby, BC
March 17, 2008 Limited Seats
Late Registration available until March 28, 2008
Support Payment:
Funding assistance may be available for transportation, childcare, clothes, food and more!
Program Duration and Format:
Duration: 24 weeks (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Instructional Format: Lecture and group activity
Practicum: 4 weeks
Introduction: The New Horizons Program is a women’s all-female Special Bridging Employment Program, specifically designed for Aboriginal / Metis women, who are receiving income assistance (some seats are also available for non-income assistance women), and are survivors of violence or abuse. They face multiple barriers to employment. The program will benefit other female survivors of violence or abuse, who also face multiple barriers to employment.
Aim: The aim of the program is two-fold. First, it aims to provide employment skills to participants. Second, it aims to assist participants, with multiple barriers to employment, to move towards employment or towards an alternative “next step” progression.
Program features include:
• Transportation funds
• Healing/wellness sessions
• Employment related skills assessment and academic upgrading
• Career planning and parenting
• Effective job search skills and resume writing
• Life skills • Computer literacy
• Work experience placement
• First aid training
• Development of a personal management plan
• Specialized counselling sessions
• Elder participation, smudging, drumming, etc
Who can attend?
• Women of Aboriginal Ancestry, who are currently receiving Income Assistance, and are experiencing barriers to employment may attend for free
• Other female survivors of violence or abuse, not receiving Income Assistance, may attend if seats are available and these candidates will be reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis. Subject to availability.
• Residents of Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge and Vancouver
Program Location:
• The Ministry has extended this program for the Greater Vancouver Area. Metropolitan Community College has been delivering this program in Mission since 2003 and New Westminster since February 2005. The location for this session is now located at our Burnaby Campus.
For registration info, please call: Terrie 604-320-3332 (Burnaby Campus)
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
201 – 3701 E Hastings St, Burnaby, BC
Tel: 604-320-3332
Fax: 604-320-3334
www.metropolitancollege.ca
E-mail: info@metropolitancollege.ca
7311 James St, Mission, BC
Tel: 604-826-3107
Fax: 604-826-3157
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