Dryden Native Friendship Centre

Site: Dryden Native Friendship Centre

Service: Apatisiwin Program

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Record #: KEN1351 Last Modified: 31 Jan 2018 Last Full Update: 31 Jan 2018
Description & Services
Description (Service) Provides supports and training for urban Aboriginal people seeking further training and/or employment 
  • Collaborates with employers to build employment and training opportunities 
  • Provides individual employment counselling 
  • Conducts client employability assessments 
  • Offers access to job board with current local job postings 
  • Provides workshops and referrals to training programs 
  • Posts job opportunities/ads on Facebook page
 
Provides assistance with: 
  • Writing resumes and cover letters 
  • Completing job applications 
  • Conducting job searches 
  • Improving interview skills 
  • Designing and implementing an employment action plan 
  • Matching job seekers with employers
 
Provides information about: 
  • Local, provincial and national job markets 
  • Small business and proposal development 
  • Training opportunities
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Dinorwic ; Dryden ; Eagle River ; Machin ; Oxdrift ; Wabigoon Township ; Dyment; Waldhof
Eligibility Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Aboriginal individuals
Application Call for information
Languages English ; Oji-Cree - Staff person, no services provided
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-223-4180
Fax 807-223-6275
E-Mail dnfc@dnfconline.org
Website www.ofifc.org/centre/dryden-native-friendship-centre
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Christopher Murphy, Career Developer; Phone: 807-223-4180 ext 2235; Email: cd@dnfconline.org
Alternate Contact Raeann Watson, Employment Counsellor; Phone: 807-223-4180 ext 2230; Email: ec.dnfc@drytel.net
Primary Executive Sally Ledger, Executive Director; Phone: 807-223-4180 ext 2221
Alternate Executive Joyce Gardner, Finance Director; Phone: 807-223-4180 ext 2231; Email: bookkeeper.dnfc@drytel.net
Located In Community Dryden
Address 74 Queen St
Dryden, ON P8N 1A4
 
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Intersection Queen St and Van Horne Ave
Physical Access Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
Other Details
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Federal