Peguis Training & Employment

Mission

To promote increased career opportunities - both on and off reserve - for Peguis community members.

Program Objective

Our program objective is to provide resources that address labour market challenges and barriers.

This is accomplished through a range of partnerships with various government departments and the private sector.

Services & Resources

  • Job Board
  • Employment & Training Counseling
  • Referral to Training and /or Employment
  • Assistance with Employment Insurance (EI)

Resource Centre:

  • Internet access
  • Computer access for resume writing, preparing business plans, completing EI
  • Resource Material
  • Labour Market Information
  • Fax Machine Available


Employment & Training Programs

  • Direct Course Purchase (1 year or less)
  • Apprenticeship and Industry Training
  • Job Creation Partnerships
  • Targeted Wage Subsidy
  • Youth Work Experience
  • Summer Student Employment Program
  • Local Labour Market Partnerships
  • Employment Assistance Program


Employment & Training Eligibility Requirements

Peguis Band Members must be one of the following:

  • Unemployed
  • Underemployed (i.e. Part-time, Casual, Low Income or Job Threatened)
  • Meet the Employment Insurance Eligibility Requirements
  • Be on Social Assistance
  • Be Unemployed Youth between the ages of 15-30
  • Be a Person with a Disability


Should you have any questions regarding your EI status, please call (204) 645-3405.

Board Members

Eugene Stevenson – Chairperson
Glennis Sutherland
Irvin Wilson

Staff

Main Office – Peguis:

Pam Favel – Program Manager
Alana Cochrane – Employment Insurance Liaison
Crystal Garson – Project Coordinator
Maggie Flett – Administrative Assistant

Peguis Sub-Office – Winnipeg:

Amanda Wilson – Urban Outreach Worker

 

Contact

MAIN OFFICE:
P.O. Box 609
Peguis, Manitoba
R0C 3J0
Phone: (204) 645-3405
Toll Free: (866) 552-0166
Fax: (204) 645-2198

PEGUIS URBAN OFFICE:
Suite 300 - 286 Smith Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1K4
Phone: (204) 942-1260
Toll Free: 1-866-942-1260
Fax: (204) 949-0616

Application for Financial Assistance

Employment Application