Oshki-Pimache-O-Win offering three post-secondary programs for Nishnawbe Aski Nation students
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute
Thunder Bay, Ontario
ARE YOUR READY FOR A NEW BEGINNING?
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute is still accepting applications for programs starting in September 2008. Our blended delivery format allows students to remain employed and/or reside in their home community for the duration of their studies. The following programs will be offered in September 2008 through a combination of one week on-campus sessions, tele/videoconferences and independent/distance education:
NATIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM
(2-Year Diploma Program in partnership with Wabnode Institute/Cambrian College)
ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY SERVICES WORKER PROGRAM
(2-Year Diploma Program in partnership with Negahneewin/Confederation College)
PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The development of the ‘new and integrated’ Pre-Health Sciences One-Year Certificate Program is in progress. Oshki-Pimache-O-Win in partnership with Confederation College will be offering this program starting January 2009. This program aims to create a strong science foundation for the students. Curriculum is being designed to prepare and strengthen the students skills and knowledge in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics.
The program will enable First Nations people, who are high school graduates or mature students wishing to increase their knowledge in science and mathematics or students who wish to obtain the prerequisites necessary for admission to a Health Sciences related program at post-secondary level.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The Pre-Health Sciences Program will be delivered in a modular format through a combination of intensive one-week on-campus session and independent distance study supported by evening tele/videoconferences and e-learning tools. This program may be extended to allow for additional on-campus sessions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1. An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (with Gr. 12 English) OR
2. General Education Development Certificate - GED (or equivalent) OR
3. Successful completion of another post-secondary program OR
4. Mature Student Status which requires successful completion of a mature student test
Apply today and earn a college diploma/certificate in a friendly, welcoming environment! To learn more about these programs and/or to apply, contact Robert Ostamas, Student Recruitment Officer at toll free at 1-866-636-7454 or by email at rostamas@oshki.ca