The Aseniwuche Winewak
Nation delivers a wide variety
of programs and services to meet
the needs of the local community.

Employment & Training: Since its incorporation, Aseniwuche Winewak Nation has delivered a wide variety of programs and services to meet the needs of the local community. Currently AWN has the following Employment & Training programs: Job Corps, Introduction to Welding, and Introduction to Environmental Services.

The Job Corps program supportive training and experience for individuals who have a sporadic employment history. It allows participants to work and earn a wage while learning skills. This twenty week training program incorporates classroom study and hands on experience. Students complete the first period curriculum for welding as outlined by Alberta Apprenticeship. Safety, tools, welding faults and Oxy-Fuel Welding (OAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Trade Mathematics are covered.

Introduction to Environmental Services is a five week entry level training program that incorporates classroom study and field experience. Students gain a foundational understanding of environmental services; learn basic skills for sample collection and field work. Students complete basic field research, assist in analyzing data and preparing reports to gain valuable hands on training. Training will include surface/ground water, vegetation, wildlife, soil and air quality sampling, G.I.S mapping, environmental inspections and site assessments.

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Welding Program Graduation Video

Aseniwuche Winewak Nation believes in acknowledging young people for their accomplishments. At the end of each Welding Training Program, a celebration is held. The celebration includes a presentation to the graduates and a feast or barbeque. Families of the graduates, elders and community members are invited to join in the festivities.

The six graduates are addressed by Rachelle McDonald, Executive Director of AWN, with words on congratulations and the challenge to continue with their welding career. The graduates are role models for community youth to finish their education and work towards career goals.

David MacPhee, President of AWN praises the graduates for hard work and commitment to completing the program. The program required considerable technical knowledge as well as hands-on skills. The students were challenged daily to learn and improve.

The Mayor of Grande Cache, Louise Krewusik, congratulated the graduates and reminded them that this is only the first of many successes they can achieve if they continue to work towards their goals.

Students are provided with certificates of completion and honored in from on the audience.

Dixie Bishop of Métis Nation Labor Market Development is in attendance to provide certificates from Métis Nation in honor of their program completion.

Craig Cropley, Welding Instructor and Journeyman Welder, expressed pride in the accomplishments of his students. He thanked them for working hard and not giving up. He informed the audience that this group of graduates could challenge even the best welders. Craig presented each graduate with a tool box containing basic tools and an auto darkening welding helmet in recognition of their graduation.

The students are very happy and try on their helmets and check out their tools.

It is a happy time for the graduates and our community and the mood is one of joy and laughter.

Job Corps:

The Job Corps program provides structured, supportive training and work experience for individuals who have a sporadic employment history. The program gives participants the opportunity to work and earn a wage while learning reliable employment skills. Participants are hired by AWN and are paid minimum wage plus may earn additional pay from job site employers. They work on projects for their local communities and non-profit organizations. The Job Corps program is designed to work in cooperation with employers, training providers, aboriginal groups, community organizations and schools. The program includes:
- employment development activities;
- training modules to develop employability and job skills;
- an equipped work environment with the rules, procedures and expectations of the workplace;
- incentives to become a "lead hand";
- job coaching;
- work experience through supervised community work projects; and
- work experience opportunities with employers.

Introduction to Welding:

Introduction to Welding is a secondary stream of the Job Corps program. This is a twenty week training program that incorporates classroom study and hands on experience. Students complete the first period curriculum for welding as outlined by Alberta Apprenticeship and XX hours of welding. In this curriculum, students cover topics such as safety, tools, welding faults and Oxy-Fuel Welding (OAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), and Trade Mathematics.

Introduction to Environmental Services:

Introduction to Environmental Services is a tertiary stream of the Job Corps program. This is a five week entry level training program that incorporates classroom study and field experience. Students will gain a foundational understanding of environmental services; learn basic skills for sample collection and field work. Students will complete basic field research, assist in analyzing data and preparing reports to gain valuable hands on training. Training will include surface/ground water, vegetation, wildlife, soil and air quality sampling, G.I.S mapping, environmental inspections and site assessments.

EnCana:

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