Starting an Indigenous employment initiative, but not sure where to begin? Having difficulties attracting Indigenous applicants? Having trouble retaining Indigenous employees once they have been hired? Unsure of the differences between employing Indigenous vs. non-Indigenous employees?

With the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action in 2015, equitable employment opportunities and addressing employment gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous employees has become a growing consideration in Canada. In addition to social responsibility, there are many business reasons for hiring Indigenous Peoples. In this course, learn about the business case for hiring Indigenous Peoples, and factors to consider in the recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees, among others.

What's Included

  • 30-Day Access

    This convenient, self-paced training option allows you to take our training anywhere, anytime. Take advantage of full access to the course for 30 days after purchase.

  • Certificate of Completion

    Upon successful completion of the course you will be awarded an official certificate.

  • Personal Workbook

    Includes space for notes and resources for future reference.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. A Message From Your Instructor

    3. Before we begin...

    1. Exercise: Self-Reflection

    2. Fill in your reflections here...

    3. Reflections Follow Up & Agenda

    1. Exercise: Brainstorm the Benefits of Employing Indigenous Peoples

    2. Write down some of the benefits here...

    3. The Business Case for Employing Indigenous Peoples

    4. How Employment of Indigenous Peoples Benefits the Canadian Economy

    1. Exercise: Brainstorming Potential Barriers

    2. Exercise: Record your brainstorming ideas here...

    3. 6 Major Barriers to Employment & Some Solutions

    4. Exercise: Solutions to Employment Barriers

    5. Conference Board Report

    6. Want to discuss your particular situation?

    7. Preparing Your Organization to Reduce Barriers Recap

    1. Employment Needs and Opportunity Analysis

    1. Ways to Improve Your Recruitment Efforts

About this course

  • $300.00
  • 53 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

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  • Looking for training for a larger group?

    This training is also available for groups up to 30. Please contact info@ictinc.ca for group pricing.