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Educational Outreach Department

The Native Education College works with First Nations and Aboriginal community agencies to deliver accredited post-secondary and adult basic education programs in locations throughout British Columbia.  The Educational Outreach department combines academic excellence with a strong commitment to First Nations community-based education.  Curriculum has been designed, developed & delivered with a focus upon our First Nations perspectives.  We also partner with local public colleges to ensure educational excellence in the delivery of programs.

Educational Outreach Program Delivery & Partnerships

Many Aboriginal communities and organizations have facilities and staff who can offer post-secondary training.  The Native Education College establishes partnerships with communities which allow them to use our curriculum resources to provide programs of study accredited with the Private Careers Training Institute Agency (PCTIA) and articulated with many colleges and universities in BC. 

In collaboration with First Nation communities and organizations, the Native Education College’s Education Outreach department endeavours to provide:

  • Aboriginal Faculty
  • Professional development workshops for Aboriginal organizations
  • Curriculum development projects or Customized training
  • Cultural sensitivity training for non-Aboriginal organizations
  • Increased access to advanced education in community settings

Any of the courses and programs offered at the Native Education College can be delivered on site in your community or offered in partnership with the Aboriginal communities’ learning or training centres.  If your community or agency plans to implement a training or educational program, workshop or development project, please contact the Associate Dean of Educational Outreach for information relating to budgets, service agreements, implementation phases or other services.

Ms. Rasunah Marsden
Associate Dean for Educational Outreach
Native Education College
285 East 5th Avenue
Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1H2
T:  604 873 3772 Ext. 321
F:  604 873 9152
E:  rmarsden@necvancouver.org
http://www.necvancouver.org/

Learning Futures / Communicating Educational Visions:  A Professional Development Opportunity

“Learning Futures” is a one-day workshop about developing and implementing a community education plan. Learning Futures workshop facilitators are specialists in Aboriginal Education at a post-graduate level. This workshop has been designed as a professional development opportunity for Band & PSE Coordinators, Economic Development Officers, councilors, employment and training officers or other professionals in First Nations communities.

The Learning Futures workshop is delivered free of charge to First Nations communities with between 10-15 registered participants. Travel, food and accommodation are the only costs provided by the  community (or communities) for the facilitators.

Workshop activities include an exploration of educational goals & accomplishments, demographics, multi-year educational needs, funding strategies, timelines & checklists.

Community provides a classroom or boardroom facility.

To book a Learning Futures workshop please contact the Associate Dean of Educational Outreach.

FirstHost

Learn how you can incorporate your cultural values into your tourism business! The FirstHost certificate is recognized by tourism industry employers for entry-level positions. FirstHost is a one-day tourism workshop that is throughout BC.  Participants learn about the hospitality business and the special importance of the host, guest and place relationship.  FirstHost aims to develop excellence in customer service skills & looks at “the big picture” of the tourism industry.  Participants explore & increase their knowledge of Aboriginal tourism products and services, including cultural tourism the role of the host and the concept of flawless service role of the guest and gives a list of guest ethics, customer service values, skills & tips for dealing with guests/visitors & their concerns First Nations role in the tourism industry, FirstHost resources and cultural tourism.

The duration of the FirstHost workshop is eight hours.  The Circle Member Workbook supplied is used during training and for future  reference. In recognition of their accomplishments, participants receive a FirstHost pin and certificate upon completion.

To find out more about the FirstHost workshops, please contact the Associate Dean of Educational Outreach or the Academic Dean.