Indigenous Workplace Learning Circles (IWLC) 

Indigenous Workplace Learning Circle (IWLC) helps learners, people new to the workplace, and people returning to work to build skills necessary for success at work and in everyday life. 

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IWLC approaches Skills for Success training at an introductory level to assist learners no matter their readiness or literacy level. The program uses an informal delivery model which focuses on creating comfort for the learner. The sessions build on the participants’ strengths and incorporates traditional culture and language with employments readiness skills training to build confidence and skills for work. It can be used as a stepping stone for employment, further education, and trades.

 

Session topics are chosen and adapted by the participants in the group with the facilitator guiding the flow of knowledge shared amongst group members. Materials are adaptable to a variety of learning needs within the group and care is taken to create a safe space for resistant learners. Skills for Success are carefully embedded in experiential activities, which address all learning styles.

 

Topics covered include:

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• Uncovering the nine Skills for Success, discovering your skills and building on traditional skills

• Interview practice and resume building

• Identifying personal learning styles 

• Succeeding at work and at home 

• Workplaces, workplace culture, and overcoming obstacles to employment

• Team building and conflict resolution

• Positive communication and listening skills

• Time management