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2. HRSDC funded pilot projects Peguis / Fisher River, Swan Lake, Sagkeeng Eight month diploma program 75% - 85% program completion CAM “DNA” CAM business practices CAM partnerships

4. HOLISTIC APPROACH HOLISTIC APPROACH STAKEHOLDER DRIVEN STAKEHOLDER DRIVEN NEEDS BASED NEEDS BASED INCLUSIVE INTAKE INCLUSIVE INTAKE MENTORSHIP MENTORSHIP COUNSELING SUPPORT COUNSELING SUPPORT TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAM CUSTOMIZED TRAINING PROGRAM PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP BUSINESS PRACTICES BUSINESS PRACTICES SUCCESS SUCCESS

5. Start with the end in mind Phase One: Project Framework Phase Two: Project Implementation Determine short term and long term project deliverables & map project “gates” Focus on relationship management Ensure project is stakeholder driven (Steering Committee ) Maintain project momentum Incorporate “learnings” into project workplans Role of Project Consultant / Coordinator as facilitator & trusted advisor to project stakeholders

6. Aboriginal Communities Aboriginal Communities Employment & Training Coordinators Employment & Training Coordinators Employers Employers Government Representatives Government Representatives Municipal Municipal Regional Regional Provincial Provincial Training Partners Training Partners Industry & Subject Matter Experts Industry & Subject Matter Experts

7. Personal Capabilities & Life Skills Introduction to Continuous Learning Introduction to Continuous Learning Personal Capabilities & Life Skills Personal Capabilities & Life Skills Cross-Cultural Awareness Cross-Cultural Awareness Aboriginal Culture to Employer Aboriginal Culture to Employer Employer to Aboriginal Culture Employer to Aboriginal Culture Effective Oral Communication Effective Oral Communication Effective Business Writing Effective Business Writing Introduction to Manufacturing Introduction to Manufacturing Organizational Behaviour Organizational Behaviour Project Management Fundamentals Project Management Fundamentals Employment Preparation & Readiness Workplace Core Competencies Health & Safety in Manufacturing Basic Electricity Math & Measurement in Manufacturing Blueprint Reading in Manufacturing Tools & Material Applications in Manufacturing Introduction to Welding in Manufacturing

8. Define Need Define Need Identify Stakeholders Identify Stakeholders Hold Discovery Meeting Hold Discovery Meeting Confirm Project Steering Committee Confirm Project Steering Committee Map Project Deliverables Map Project Deliverables Set Steering Committee Meeting Agendas Set Steering Committee Meeting Agendas Maintain Momentum Maintain Momentum Focus on Success Focus on Success

10. Manitoba CAM Program Evaluation The Prior Learning Centre (Halifax) The Prior Learning Centre provided independent evaluation throughout the CAM program and reported back to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada that CAM is unique globally and has been a transformative experience for participants and their families CAI Program Success Stakeholder Driven Customized Training Program Innovative Transformational Sustainable Partnerships Celebrate Program Completion Ready to Work Career Plan

13. Define Need Define Need Communities & Individuals Communities & Individuals Employers Employers Governments Governments Identify Stakeholders Identify Stakeholders Confirm Steering Committee & Mandate Confirm Steering Committee & Mandate Form Partnerships Form Partnerships Map Employment Readiness Project & Obtain Project Funding Map Employment Readiness Project & Obtain Project Funding Phase One Project Framework Phase One Project Framework Phase Two Project Delivery Phase Two Project Delivery Start with the End in Mind Start with the End in Mind “Customization”

16. FOR MORE INFORMATIONON ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROJECTS & INITIATIVES CONTACT : Ron Peters rfpeters@telusplanet.net 403-286-5526