Incorporated in 2006, FPDI is a non-profit organization that facilitates partnerships designed to develop and deliver training-to-employment programs to meet labor market needs internal and external to twenty-eight Manitoba First Nation communities.
One of the programs administered by FPDI is the ISET program. FPDI has legal agreements with twenty-eight First Nations; referred to as Sub-Agreement Holders (SAH). The ISET program offers a variety of training based on the needs and priorities identified by the SAH’s and FPDI. There are also wrap-around services such as child care supports to mitigate barriers to training.
FPDI administers other programs and initiatives such as a Robotics and Drone programs for youth and the ILMI Survey pilot.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROGRAMS
FPDI PROGRAMS
Employer Survey
Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Program for Indigenous Women
LauncHER into Trades
Tech for Seniors Workshop 2024
Powerline Technician Trade Program
Tech for Seniors Workshop
Apprenticeship Support Project
Practical Nursing Program
Construction Electrician Pre-Employment Program
FPDI Robotics Program
Child Care Program
Labour Market Survey Initiative
Welding Program
Class 1 Driver Training Program
Drone Project – Digital Agriculture Field Data Collection
First Nations Youth Summit
Heavy Equipment Operator Program
Traditional Drums for All
Plumbing Program
Food Security Project
Our Core Values
Innovation
An innovative approach towards co-developing and designing programs with partnering organizations, that match the training needs of individuals to labour market demands.
Partnerships
FPDI facilitates partnerships with industry, businesses, government, employers and educational institutions to develop programs that benefit FPDI and SAH communities through investment in people and social responsibility.
Client Centred
In keeping with the ISET program, FPDI ensures that all learners can access programs and services, which include: skills development, training for high-demand jobs, job finding, programs for youth, programs for urban and indigenous people with disabilities and access to child care.
Support & Training
FPDI commits to building capacity and providing ongoing training and support to the SAH communities.
Accountability
Operating under a funding agreement with ESDC, FPDI has a well-developed accountability and resource management reporting system. FPDI received an “Optimal Capacity” rating from ESDC indicating it has the capacity and expertise with program funding to successfully deliver the ISET program and accurately measure and report on successes.
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