Walpole Island
Employment & Training Center

We have helped approximately 500 First Nations people find meaningful employment.

The Walpole Island Employment & Training Program delivers and develops employment and training services to all Walpole Island members, whether their residency is on or off-reserve. We provide our community members with the right tools and resources to reach their full potential.

Supports We offer

We are here to help with your career and education goals!

Career Decisions

Meet with an employment consultant to help you discover your strengths and weaknesses, where you want to work and develop an action plan.

Skills Enhancement

Upgrade your job qualifications through academic upgrading, work experience, or fully-funded training opportunities that will lead to employment.

Employment Maintenance

Receive assistance to maintain your current employment, such as funding for permits, work clothes and relocation.

Job Search

We can help provide you with resumes, cover letters, interview tips, and much more.

Testimonial From Sakia!

“Employment and Training has prepared me for success through school opportunities, work experience, a job but overall, it has given me hope for myself, my community, and my career future. Go to Employment and Training for all your career goals, work needs, school or college advice, and honest inspiration for life and the work field.”

– Sakia Greenbird, age 20, Early Childhood Education Student.

Community Involvement

in 2024, 1,171 community members came together for fun, hands-on events that celebrated culture, built life skills, and explored career paths for youth. From workshops and skills challenges to the Amazing Career Race and Cultural Nights, our community made learning exciting and meaningful! Stay up to date by visiting our event calendar or following us on social media.

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I took the opportunity to get funding for training to go back to truck driving as that was what I loved the most out of all the work l've done. When i got the funding, I was ecstatic! I could not believe that they were willing to help me get back into my dream job. They made sure that things were going well the entire way. I can't say enough about how grateful I am.

I wanted to extend my thanks for taking the time to work with me and offer an ear and some guidance. I was offered the position and start on Monday! You were such a pertinent part of this excitement, and I wanted to extend it your way! Perfect experience to show others how with some care and support from the right people, great things can happen!

I submitted my resume into a local eatery in my area and did not receive a call back for an interview. I went to Employment and Training and worked with Employment Consultant, Hannah to develop and edit my resume. I then resubmitted my newly updated resume to the same eatery and received a call for an interview the next day and was hired.

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