Nechi Institute gets $735,731

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The Nechi Institute of ST. Albert will receive $735,731 under the Canadian Job Strategy's Innovation program to operate a national three-year training project announced Employment and Immigration Minister Benoit Bouchard recently.

The project is designed to develop and test a model to train Native people from across Canada to be professional trainers. AT this time there is no systematic, continuous process for developing Native trainers in Canada despite the fact that positions and opportunities for work exist.

"This project will provide the opportunity for many Native people to become professional trainers to fill an increasing number of vacancies that will become available as Native devolution progresses," said Bouchard.

The Nechi Institute is recognized nationally as a highly credible organization with a proven track record of providing Native people with training and education.

The institute will not only provide the skill-building necessary for managerial and training activities but it will also help with the job hunting and job matching functions that are so crucial in getting employment for Native people.

The innovations program encourages new ways to generate growth in the Canadian labour market. It funds ideas that explore creative solutions designed to keep the labour market up-to-date and effective.