As Program Coordinator my role is quite diversified and as a result it can be really busy and challenging at times.

I am available to discuss: Youth Initiatives such as ACTT and BladeRunners, Child Care, Aboriginal Social Assistance Recipient Employment Training Initiative (ASARET) and Partnership Development.

It is very gratifying to be a part of exciting projects that create change and growth in individuals and communities. I look forward to a long future of working with and for the communities in our catchment area.

Brief description of some PO responsibilities:

• Assist sponsors with proposal development as needed and answer questions regarding program criteria
• Review and negotiate proposals & prepare contracts
• Liaise with sponsors to ensure there is a clear understanding of terms of the contract
• Review claims, conduct activity and financial monitors, close files
• Meet with participants to learn about their activities and successes and challenges
• Review Skills Development / Vocational application packages and approve or make further recommendations
• Meet with sponsors to provide overview of Skills Development/Vocational Training policies and procedures

As Program Officer, my job duties include assisting with Proposal Development, reviewing and negotiating proposals, preparing contracts, conduct financial and activity monitors, liaison with the Career Development Practitioner to work with employment programs with the communities and write success stories for the newsletter.

I work with the following communities: Chehalis Indian Band, Seabird Island Band, Cheam First Nation, Chawathil First Nation, and Katzie First Nation. In addition, outreach services in Mission through the Mission Friendship Centre Society.

I look forward to meeting with all of you and working with your communities.  Please contact me if you have any employment or training questions I can assist you with.  Phone 604.858.3691

Kwéleches, my name is Kathy and I am the Career Development Practitioner for the Mission and Rosedale (Cheam) area. I support clients in their employment and educational endeavours and provide Case Management, Employment Counselling and Facilitation Services for Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills and Training.

I provide outreach Employment Services to Chawathil and Shxwowhamel communities. I have my Career Development Practioner’s (CDP) Certificate and Lifeskills Coach Level 1 Certificate. I have experience working with First Nations communities in education, employment, and health. I look forward to having the opportunity of working with anyone who is in need of employment services. Come and drop in at my office locations:

• Monday and Wednesday at Chawathil
• Thursday at Shxwowhamel

My name is Mary-Ann Britten and I am the new CDP /Outreach Worker with SASET. I have over 16 years of experience in Employment Counseling/ Life skills /Coaching. I received my training from the University of the Fraser Valley in Abbotsford.

I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with the Aboriginal people in Spuzzum, Yale and Mission. Together we can develop various employment related workshops to meet the needs of the communities.

My name is David Jimmie and I am a member of Squiala First Nation. I am an outreach Career Development Practitioner (CDP) for SASET and will be providing employment services for some of our remote communities. I will also be facilitating workshops to enhance personal development and employment opportunities. I have history working with First Nations people and I look forward to working with you.

Hello, my name is Tony Armitstead, I am a graduate of the 2009 Simon Fraser University CDP program. Upon graduating I started my second career as a CDP / Co-manager with a local Employment Assistance Service, transferring into the Surrey Aboriginal Employment Cooperative working with aboriginal clientele.

My focus will be to provide the professional guidance that will benefit the Aboriginal clientele that are seeking assistance in developing the career work plan and looking for employment.

My main focus and concern is providing guidance to those seeking employment or training. I work with the clients to develop a plan of action that assists them on their journey. This guidance can be anything from resume updating to full blown career decision making. Nothing beats the enjoyment I get when a client comes in and informs me that they have found a job and gives thanks for the assistance.