About Us

Urban Circle Training Centre Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization governed by an independent Board of Directors. Currently entering its twentieth year of operation, Urban Circle has developed expertise in pre-employment training and employment for Aboriginal women and men. The first program grew directly from a need expressed by Aboriginal women in Winnipeg's inner city for training which would lead to meaningful employment.


Urban Circle Training Centre at 519 Selkirk Ave

In 1991, funding for the first program was approved by the Winnipeg Core Area Initiative and continued with funding from Human Resources Development Canada and the Winnipeg Development Agreement until March, 2000. Funding is now provided through Manitoba Entreprenurship, Training & Trade and the Provincial Government's Neighbourhoods Alive! Initiative, Adult Learning and Literacy as well as the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (C.A.H.R.D.). Other funders include, Manitoba Metis Federation. Other funders include Mother of Red Nation (M.O.R.N.) and a number of First Nations bands and tribal councils.


  

Evelyn and Patti - Front Line staff, always willing to lend a helpful hand!

Selection Process:
Over 170 referral agencies are notified of upcoming programs in addition to advertising through local media. Several information meetings are held prior to the program application deadline. All qualified applicants are invited to attend a one day orientation and academic assessments. Individual interviews are then set up with an interview team comprised of an Urban Circle staff, and an employer, workplace hosts or an educational institutional partner. References are thoroughly checked and the final selection is made.

Work Experience:
All vocational programs have a work experience component which provides students with the first hand experience so vital to gain an edge in today's job market. All work placements are prearranged and a selection process is utilized which meets the needs and requirements of the workplace host and the student. Regular meetings between the workplace host, the student and Urban Circle staff are scheduled throughout the placement. A mid-point and final evaluation is conducted. Urban Circle strives for open communication among the workplace host, the student and Urban Circle staff to ensure that the expectations of all parties involved are met.

Program Outcomes: (2005-2009)

Outcome statistics for Urban Circle’s all 4 core programs since Urban Circle’s inception are excellent.  Students Graduation Rate – over 88%, Graduate Employment Rate or Further Education – over 87%.

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