Why Choose Kenjgewin Teg for your Post Secondary Learning?

Our students, alumni, elders and team share some considerations in this "Transitions" video why you should consider studying for that certificate, diploma or degree here at Kenjgewin Teg on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island). 

Post-Secondary Programs at Kenjgewin Teg

Kenjgewin Teg has offered post secondary programming, both university and college accredited programs, since 1994. The  Adult Education team coordinates and plan with our PSE partners community-based programs to its member First Nations. Programs are open to students of all backgrounds - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous in the surrounding area. Kenjgewin Teg has successfully negotiated articulation agreements with several colleges and universities and developed Joint Management Committees with the affiliated educational institutions. Kenjgewin Teg offers student support services as well as Elders and Cultural Support Persons to achieve student success.  ​

Kenjgewin Teg  has nurtured and developed several partner agreements with several Colleges and Universities in the North to help bring learning closer to home, closer to work. Depending on the program offerings selected each year together with our partners in post-secondary education, our on-site College and University programs will change accordingly. For those who are interested in on-line, independent learning, be sure to learn more about how Contact North may assist you as well.
Gchi - miigwech to the Ontario Native Education Counsellors Association (ONECA) for producing this Kenjgewin Teg video in your wonderful work supporting  Indigenous students in post-secondary learning!

Trades Fundamentals

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fall 2019 - Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)

Explore which trade is right for you while you gain the hands-on knowledge and skills required to continue your education in a Trades program or to start your future career in this diverse sector.
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Fees/Tuition:
Tuition: $4118.50*
*based on 2018/19 fees, subject to change, does not include books and/or supplies

Mechanical Techniques:
Welder Fitter

CREDENTIAL:  Ontario College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fall 2019 - Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)

Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of our individual welding stations, including shield metal arc welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding, FUSION welding, brazing, and cutting techniques. Skills learned are highly transferable and versatile as welding is used in several trades including electrical, and automotive.

Fees/Tuition:
Tuition $4118.50*
*based on 2018/19 fees, subject to change, does not include books and/or supplies

Indigenous Pre-Health

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate
​Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
January 2020 - Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (may include evenings and/or weekends)

This program will prepare you to meet the challenges of post-secondary education while you gain a solid understanding of Indigenous history and culture, as well as vital science and math skills.


Fees/Tuition:
Tuition $3906.96*
*based on 2018/19 fees, subject to change, does not include books and/or supplies

Personal Support Worker

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate
Partner: Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
​Fall 2019 - Full-time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule 
​(may include evenings and/or weekends)

This one-year certificate program trains students to offer personal care and home management services to clients in community or institutional settings. Students learn hands-on in the classroom along with community placements. PSWs are highly sought-after as health care providers, working under a regulated health professional or in a supported independent living environment.

Fees/Tuition:
Tuition $4013.48*
*based on 2018/19 fees, subject to change, does not include books and/or supplies

Pre-Apprenticeship - Carpentry

Are you considering a career in the trades? Explore your interest in the trades - an 18-week program to assist participants to develop job skills and trade readiness, preparing you to find work as an apprenticeship or furthering your education within a trades post-secondary program!

PROGRAM LENGTH: 18 weeks (includes an 8-week job placement)
Spring 2019 - May 6-September 6, 2019 (18 weeks*)
​(approx. 35-40 hours per week)

Business

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Diploma
PARTNER: Sault College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years (4 semesters)
START DATE: Fall 2019* - Full Time Status with Blended Delivery Schedule (*Year 2 of 2) (may include evenings and/or weekends)

Sault College's Business program has ranked higher than the provincial program average in student satisfaction over the past two years, making it an excellent investment in your future career. In 2014, the program received 100% satisfaction from graduates.
The Business diploma program specializes in providing you with the best education possible in the competitive world of business. Well-respected instructors, guest speakers, and curriculum integrate the use of current technologies and innovative software in a simulation of the real world of business, giving you the edge, you need to succeed; the Business diploma program will provide you with a unique set of skills that are in increasing demand and highly regarded by the business community.

Fees/Tuition:
Tuition $3733.80*
*based on 2018/19 fees, subject to change, does not include books and/or supplies
Aboriginal  Teacher Education Program
  • Deadline to Apply: December 1st, 2019
  • Offered at Kenjgewin Teg on weekends, plus one month at Queen’s
  • Six term, full time program
  • Some courses offered online
  • 18 weeks of practicum
  • Welcomes applicants with Grade 12, or equivalent (graduate with a Dip. Ed.)
    • Participants with an undergraduate degree, graduate with a B. Ed.
    • Key Dates and Deadlines:
    • 1 November 2019 - Faculty of Education starts giving applicants access to the online Personal Statement of Experience (PSE) through SOLUS
    • 1 December 2019 - Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) online application deadline
    • 15 December 2019 - Faculty of Education deadline for official transcripts, PSE and supplemental documents
    • 15 February 2020 - Faculty of Education sends offers of admission
    • Ready to Apply? Apply through TEAS at http://www.ouac.on.ca/teas/ 
    • Application Fees:
      • the Faculty of Education will offer payment vouchers to cover the base OUAC/TEAS application fee (maximum $156) and the Queen’s supplemental fee (maximum $80) for the ATEP program only
    • Steps to Apply:
      • Create an account through Teacher Education Application Service (TEAS) and select the Q14 Program Code for Aboriginal Teacher Ed Community-Based (P/J)
      • Send an email to educstudentservices@queensu.ca with your name, email address and OUAC number to obtain a payment voucher. The payment voucher is to be applied towards the OUAC and Queen’s application fees specific to this program. You must obtain the voucher before paying the fees, reimbursements will not be issued.