The new Environmental Resources Technology program ensures our graduates are well rounded in natural resource sectors including forestry, fishery enhancement, environmental assessment, mining and grassland ecology. This generalist approach gives students various career paths they can travel within the natural resources sector.
The goals and objectives of ACHD are in keeping with NVIT's mandate, to provide quality Aboriginal Education and support services appropriate to student success and community development. The Aboriginal Community and Health Development Diploma program aims to formally educate individuals to provide community and health development services to Aboriginal communities.
The Aboriginal Human Services Diploma program provides students with training, knowledge, and skills to assess needs, and to formulate and implement strategies to enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal children, families and communities. It is a two-year diploma program that prepares students to provide direct and indirect services to individuals, families, and communities in a variety of multi-disciplinary settings.
The First Nation Public Administration (FNPA) certificate is a 10 course, 30-credit program offered through community-based delivery or semester delivery. The Program offers courses for administrators and managers who require specific skills and education necessary for effective and responsible management in local First Nations governments and Aboriginal organizations.
This program provides students with a combination of general organizational knowledge, and specific technical analytical and management skills and encourages them to develop a management style consistent with traditional and/or current Aboriginal values, beliefs, cultures and customs. Graduates of the diploma program also have the opportunity of applying for a related degree at an affiliated university. The graduate of the Business Administration Certificate and Diploma programs will have many employment opportunities.
This program provides students with a combination of general organizational knowledge, and specific technical analytical and management skills and encourages them to develop a management style consistent with traditional and/or current Aboriginal values, beliefs, cultures and customs. The graduate of the Business Administration Certificate will be prepared to work in such positions as administrative assistant or trainee manager in a business related field. Graduates will have the opportunity of expanding their education by applying for the Business Administration Diploma program.
