Programs and services

Contact: Life Skills Coordinator  |  T 250 768 0227  |  E-mail

This 14-week life skills program is delivered up to three times a year to WFN Income Assistance clients or under-skilled clients. Students learn basic personal development and employment-ready skills to prepare for future employment or education. Topics include healthy eating, food preparation, resume writing, basic math and English classes, job interview preparation, Food Safe certification, and basic first aid certification. The curriculum is based on student intake and needs; therefore, changes to each session may apply.

Contact: Youth and Recreation  |  T 250 768 4838

The Drivers Training Program, a partnership between Westbank First Nation and the Westside Driving School, is designed to help new drivers gain the confidence and skills needed to become a licensed driver under the graduated program. There are three program options available, and Westbank First Nation will compensate up to a maximum of $700 per student for lessons.

Programs:

• 2-hour lesson. Road test preparation.
• 6-hour package. This on-road training session can be used for beginning drivers or for drivers nearing their road test.
• 12-hour package. This package is similar to the 6-hour package but also includes hazard avoidance maneuvers.

Eligibility requirements:

• WFN Member, any age.
• Must have a valid Learners Permit.
• Recommended 40 hours of practical driving experience with sufficient passenger, as per the guidelines under the graduated licensing program.
• Driving sessions must be used within a year or it will be the responsibility of the WFN Member to pay for the sessions.
• It is the responsibility of the Member to pay for their drivers test with ICBC and any other fees associated with the driver's test.

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Contact: Member Employment Coordinator or Employment and Training Facilitator  |  T 250 768 0227

The goal of this program is to help WFN Members gain employment. Priority is given to WFN Members who are on WFN Income Assistance and enrolled in the Active Measures Program.

Services include assistance with job searching, resume or cover letter development, employment applications, essential skills, life skills, connecting with prospective employers, mock interviews, and career compass testing.

Okanagan Training and Development Council 

The Okanagan Training and Development Council (OTDC) funds employment and training services at WFN, which are facilitated by an Employment and Training Facilitator.

Support services offered at WFN through the OTDC program include:

• Individual employment counselling through appointments to meet your schedule
•  Essential skills assessment and training
• Transferable trades skills assessment and apprenticeship opportunities
• Employ-ability skills enhancement for skills needed to help you enter, stay in, and progress in the workplace
• Career assessments to assist you in making career choices
• Education information including college/university calendars, training information
• Resume and cover letters
• Telephone, computers, internet, photocopying and faxing

This program is funded by the Okanagan Training and Development Council through Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreement

Contact: Education Services  |  T 250 768 0227

The WFN Post-Secondary Student Support Program enables WFN Members in financial need gain access to post-secondary education. To learn more about bursaries, scholarships, financial assistance, and donating to the Alumni Bursary, click on the link below.