Providing Employment
and Training Supports

to Urban Indigenous Youth
for over 30 years.

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WHAT WE DO

Successfully Transition Youth into the Labour Market.

Established in 1992, NPAAMB Indigenous Youth Employment & Training is a not-for-profit organization with a primary mandate to provide employment and training solutions.

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ABOUT US

We Are Passionate

We seek to enhance the quality of life for our clients through demand-driven and culturally appropriate employment and training supports. It is our goal to build opportunities reflecting community needs responsive to labour market trends, while promoting paths of leadership for our clients.

Our Mission

To provide skills development and training opportunities for urban Indigenous youth in Southern Ontario. NPAAMB attracts, develops, and motivates young Indigenous talent by respecting their diverse cultural identities and working closely within the communities we serve.

Our Vision

The urban Indigenous youth we serve will have increased confidence, self-esteem, and leadership abilities. They will develop skills and a strong attachment to the workforce that will make them more employable and provide them with greater stability. NPAAMB will be a leader in supporting our youth as they transform into leaders contributing to their communities.

Our Values

We are guided by accountability, honesty, integrity, and respect—upholding high standards, acting with openness, and treating everyone with dignity and compassion. With humility and a strong commitment to collaboration, we work together as responsible stewards of our organization and environment, continuously striving to create lasting impact for future generations.

OUR WORK

Success Stories

No matter what form success takes in education, these stories serve as examples of what can be achieved through hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn.

        Josh Males         Pipe Dreams Welding Program
Brittney Poucachiche Pre-Health Certificate Program
Antonio Ciampaglia Gas Fitter and Technician Program
Syvester Campanella Pipe Dreams Welding Program
Zachary Jamieson Oya:na Program
      Kristin Greene       Pipe Dreams Welding Program

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NPAAMB Indigenous Youth Employment And Training
As summer comes to an end, we’re busy settling back into school, or starting a new job, starting programming, going back to work, looking for work, or so many other transitions that happen as summer moves in to fall. These changes don’t usually take us by surprise- we already know we have to return to school or work, etc. We have time to prepare for the new routine in the days leading up to it.Preparation doesn’t have to be grueling, stressful work; preparation can be fun and engaging as we imagine what our future needs might be. And sometimes small steps we take to prepare for change can make our transition smoother and more enjoyable- like drafting different versions of your resume for different employment sectors for example, or even packing your lunch the night before. The actions we take today can send ripples out across tomorrow, and further into future generations. There are people watching us and learning from our examples. Tonight’s new moon is the Corn Moon and reminds us of the affects our actions have on the next 7 generations.We have the choice to grab our floaties and ride the waves, maybe make some waves of our own; or we can test our strength by going against the current. Whichever you choose, planning for it will make it easier. NPAAMB can help you prepare for your next step. Regardless of where you are in your journey, NPAAMB staff are here to support your next adventure! ... See MoreSee Less

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NPAAMB is a leader in Employment and Training, serving roughly 500 indigenous youth each year. NPAAMB offices are across Southern Ontario, in Kitchener, Brantford, Hamilton, St Catharines, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie. Our annual youth conference, Opportunity Knocks, provides unique experiences for our attendees to participate in, such as an Evening Social, Trade Show, Specialized Activities and Workshops, and opportunities to connect with local Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Oshkabewiis. Contact NPAAMB today at our website to start your employment and training journey! www.npaamb.com
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