Bridging to Employment

THE PROGRAM

Our services are designed to help participants overcome barriers faced when furthering their education, skills and personal development. Our program empowers and installs positive life-long changes through culture, values, and strength by incorporating indigenous learning modalities to our curriculum.

In Prince George, the program is 9 weeks, offered 3 times per year and at no cost to the participants. In Burns Lake, the program is 10 weeks, offered 4 times per year also it also free of charge.

OUR CLIENTS

The Bridging to Employment Program is for Indigenous people 16 years and older and is designed to assist those that are unemployed, under employed, or those wanting to improve their skills to enter the workforce. Participants in the program can access relevant education, training and skill development to assist them in achieving self-sufficiency and a holistic sense of well-being.

Some of our past participants have said, they came to the Bridging Group as strangers and left with a new family.

SERVICES OFFERED

Employability and Life Skills Training
Certificate Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Serving it Right, FoodSafe, S100/S185 Fire Suppression, Financial Literacy & more
Basic computer skills
Creating resumes, cover letters and interview prep.
Connecting students with training and the work industry
Post Secondary and upgrading orientation
Bah’lat model graduation ceremony and so much more.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Prince George

You can apply to this program in two different ways: Download an application form or pick one up at the Carrier Sekani Family Services main office at 987-4th Avenue. Fill out the form and return it to the office at 1145-2nd Avenue or fax it.

Burns Lake

You can apply to this program in two different ways: Download an application form, or pick one up at the Carrier Sekani Family Services office at 492 Highway 16 West (side entrance). Fill out the form and return it to the office or fax it.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Prince George Office

1145-2nd Avenue
Prince George, BC
V2L 3H7

Telephone: 250-563-5530
Fax: 250-562-2272
Email: samantha@csfs.org

Burns Lake Office

492 Highway 16 West (Side Entrance)
Burns Lake, BC
V0J 1E1

Telephone: 250-692-3586
Cell: 250-251-0163
Fax: 250-692-2389
Email: agooding@csfs.org