LAC LA RONGE INDIAN BAND

La Ronge Employ= ment Outreach Office

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A service through Education, Training and Employment Branch=

Cathy Wheaton, Employment and Training Worker

1-306-425-4938 phone

Toll-free 1-800-567-7736

1-306-425-3030 fax

1-306-425-0024 mobile

Email cwheaton@llrib.net

About Us=

La = Ronge Employment Outreach assists First Nations people in La Ronge, Air Ronge, Sucker River and Hall = Lake to prepare for, obtain and ma= intain employment. Services are provided by Cathy Wheaton, an experienced career a= nd employment counselor. Located in north-central Saska= tchewan, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is the largest First Nation in Saskatchewan and one of the 10 largest in Canada, with an on-reserve population of over 5375 members and a total membership of over 8,975.

Downloadable pages

Outreach Cli= ent Registration Form
Resume outli= ne
Outreach brochure

Services

· Job postings and job referrals=

· Contact with active job seekers

· Advising clients on occupations, tr= aining and qualifications for specific jobs

· Individual client training plans

· Scholarship and bursary information=

· Advice and support on obtaining sponsorship for training

· Workshops on employment and careers=

Job Opportunity Referrals and Posting

Our centre has a large public job posting board to post employment opportunities for clients seeking employment. Please fax copies = of employment vacancies to La Ronge Outreach to 425-3030 or email as a .doc or= .pdf document to cwheaton@llrib.net . We also can distribute postings to other communities and locations in the area.

Online Job Postings<= /a>

Contact with Active Job Seekers

La Ronge Employment Outreach has contact with over 100 walk-in clients per month in La Ronge, Hall Lake and = Sucker River. Clients who wish to apply for employment are able to forward and update the= ir resumes for opportunities immediately. If you are conducting a specific rec= ruitment campaign, please consult with our office on how to best promote your employ= ment opportunities with our clients in our area.

Employment Counseling

Clients receive an assessment of their skills and experi= ence in order to provide the best advice on how to proceed with both short and l= ong term career goals. Our clients are often entering the labour market for the first time so information on how to advance towards longer terms occupation= al goals when first entering the labour market is vital coupled with advice on effective job search techniques.

Training Plans

Career planning assists clients to identify future employment goals and to prepare training plans. Clients who are unsure of w= hat career to aim for can complete an assessment of th= eir interests, abilities, values and education so they can more easily create plan that suits their unique abili= ties.

Training Program Information

We assist individuals to find information on training programs. We have information on local training courses, community colleges, university programs and distance education options.

Post-Secondary Education links

Training Sponsorship

We have information on numerous training sponsorship agencies and applications for First Nations people. We assist clients in applying for funding for short or multi-year training programs.

Scholarship and Bursary Information

Our office has up to date information on scholarships and bursaries. Please contact us to post and distribute information to our clie= nts on your scholarships and bursaries.

Online Scholarship Database