Congratulations to the G.R.E.A.T. graduates of the Toronto School of Business.  We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you much success in your future careers.  Nya:weh  for the opportunity to assist you with your employment and training goals.

 Valerie Hill – Office Assistant

Kimberly Henry – Small Business Manager

Tracy LaForme - Small Business Manager

Arthur Martin - Small Business Manager

Monica Montour - Small Business Manager

Dena Silversmith - Small Business Manager

G.R.E.A.T.’s Career Experience/Job Shadowing program offers Six Nations members the opportunity to learn about the many careers available in our community.  All Six Nations members are eligible provided that they are no longer required by law to attend school.  The program places participants in the work place of their choice for a maximum of six weeks.  During that time, they watch and study the routines of people employed in the field. 

Ed Hannigan is a Programs and Services Officer at GREAT.  In his own words, Ed says that “the best part of working at GREAT is the opportunity to work with youth.  It’s like watching a precious flower blossom.” The Career Experience/Job Shadowing program is an excellent tool for helping our youth realize the importance of completing their grade 12 education.  As Ed says, “without grade 12, doors are closed.  Giving people a snapshot of a career allows them to make a decision as to whether this is a suitable environment or profession for them.  The experience addresses valuable questions like ‘Is it everything they expected it to be?’ ‘Do they have the skills to make the next step?’  From there they can decide on their next course of action”. 

So what do participants gain from this program?  Knowledge about employment positions, the opportunity to collect information from people in the field, and contacts, are just a few of the advantages.  “85% of jobs are not advertised.  You get them through the side door, by reputation.” Says Hannigan.  Networking with people in the field is extremely valuable.  Past participants of the Career Experience/Job Shadowing program have earned jobs as a result of the program by first shadowing the position, then volunteering, and finally being hired as a full-time, paid employee. 

For complete program information please visit the programs section of  www.greatsn.com or call G.R.E.A.T. to arrange an appointment with a Programs and Services Officer.

Katie Vyse, Draw Winner

G.R.E.A.T. would like to thank you for visiting our booth at the Six Nations Fall Fair.

We would like to thank everyone who entered our free draw.

Congratulations to the following winners: Arnie General, Shaynee Thomas, Herb Martin, Sherwin Thomas, Maxine General, Fay Adams, Brian Canadian, Haweniyohsta Green and Katie Vyse.

The objective of the Temporary Services Recruitment and Selection Project is to strengthen the working relationship between Six Nations Band Council, Grand River Employment and Training and the Six Nations Community.

For further information on the Temporary Services Recruitment and Selection Project call Becky Logan at G.R.E.A.T. (519) 445-2222

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The goal of the Youth Community Based Project is to develop work opportunities for Six Nations youth who would like to participate in meaningful community projects.  “It’s a unique opportunity for youth, that feel the time is right to make positive changes in their lives”, says Ed Hannigan.

Interested applicants should bring a recent resume, cover letter, and register with Ed or Clint. Deadline for applications is October 26, 2001.  The program starts November 5, 2001 and ends June 28, 2002.