Essential Skills for Aboriginal Futures

• Workplace essential skills enable people at work to do the tasks required by their occupation, give them the basics to learn all other skills (job and life) and assist them to manage and adapt to the changing workplace environment.

• They are not the technical skills required by an occupation but are the enabling skills that are necessary in most occupations and that allow people to do their jobs successfully.

• In the example of writing, everyone will need to write on the job whether it is a simple note to co-workers or a lengthy report to administration. In both cases the frequency and degree of complexity will be different for each occupation.

1. Reading Text - Reading materials in the form of sentences or paragraphs.
2. Document Use -Tasks that involve a variety of information displays in which words, numbers, symbols and other visual characteristics (eg. Lines, colors or shapes) are given meaning by their spatial arrangement.
3. Numeracy - Using numbers and thinking in quantitative terms to complete tasks.
4. Writing - Writing text and writing in documents, such as filling in forms, and non paper-based writing such as typing on a computer.
5. Oral Communication - Using speech to give and exchange thoughts and information.
6. Working with Others - Employees working with others to carry out their tasks.
7. Thinking Skills -The process of evaluating ideas or information to reach a rational decision.
8. Computer Use - Using different kinds of computer applications and other related technical tools.
9. Continuous Learning - Works participating in an ongoing process of acquiring skills and knowledge.

Testimonials

"Coming through here is the best thing I've done with myself to be successful"

Leona Peers
Intake 14 Chef/Entrepreneur

Eligibility

This program is available to any unemployed Aboriginal person entitled to work in Canada.

Applicants do not need to be in receipt of EI or have a previous EI claim to apply for this program.

Applicants must be referred by one of the (Employment Assistance Services) EAS sites located at:

ACCESS - Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
1607 East Hastings Street, Vancouver BC - 604 251-7955

ACCESS - #201 10114 King George Hwy. Surrey, BC - 604 582-4791 x 224

Aboriginal Connections to Employment (ACE)
390 Main Street, Vancouver BC - 604 687-7480

Metis Employment & Training
#201-10114 King George Hwy. Surrey, BC - 604 582-4791 x 222

For more information on application process visit the Access Futures eligibility page.