PolitiKit

Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors.

Seeking federal support and program alignment to facilitate the recognition of military qualifications (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) into civilian credentials. Advocacy includes seeking funding through the Education and Training Benefit for veterans and the Non-Commissioned Member Subsidized Training and Education Plan (NCMSTEP) to support rapid upskilling of CAF members into high-demand civilian sectors.

Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets.

Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.

Discussions regarding the development and expansion of skills training programs to address ongoing labour market shortages and challenges. Advocacy will include the exploration of funding and grant mechanisms, existing or other new, which may support the increase in NorQuest College's ability to provide workforce-relevant skills training and wrap-around supports.

Engaging with Veterans Affairs Canada to enhance the delivery of Career Transition Services (CTS) through community colleges. Focus is on securing funding and building awareness to ensure veterans can successfully navigate the shift from operational service to the Alberta and Canadian labour markets.

Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.

Advocacy for the development of tailored settlement services and employment bridging programs specifically designed for the families of CAF members and veterans. This includes seeking federal partnerships to provide military spouses and dependents with access to language training, career coaching, and community integration resources. Advocacy will include pursuing potential grants and other funding sources to enable the creation and operation of these activities at NorQuest College.

Participation in policy discussions regarding federal support for work-integrated learning, practicums, and co-op placements to bridge the gap between education and employment. This includes opportunities to access grants or other funding mechanisms, which would enable NorQuest College to upskill and reskill unemployed and underemployed individuals.