Why Choose Kenjgewin Teg for your Post Secondary Learning?

Our students, alumni, elders and team want you to 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  Post-Secondary Education and Training team coordinates and plans collaboratively to provide community-based programs to its member First Nations and non-First Nations communities. Programs are open to students of all backgrounds - both Indigenous and non-Indigenous in the surrounding area. 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.
CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS ...

1. Trades Fundamentals

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate, Canadore College
​PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
PROGRAM START: Fall 2019 - Full-time Status 
FEES/TUITION: $4118.50*(approximate amount, subject to change)
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. 

2. Mechanical Techniques: Welder Fitter

CREDENTIAL:  Ontario College Certificate, Canadore College
​PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
PROGRAM START: Fall 2019 - Full-time Status 
FEES/TUITION: $4118.50*(approximate amount, subject to change)
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.

3. Personal Support Worker

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Certificate, Canadore College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
START DATE: Fall 2019 - Full-time status 
​Fees/Tuition: $4013.48* (approximate amount, subject to change)
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.

4. Business

CREDENTIAL: Ontario College Diploma
PARTNER: Sault College
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years (4 semesters)
START DATE: Fall 2019 *Year 2 of 2
FEES/TUITION: $3733.80*(approximate amount, subject to change) 
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.
5. Aboriginal  Teacher Education Program
CREDENTIAL: Bachelor of Education*, Queen's University
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years/6-term, Full-time (inc. Practicum)
START DATE: May 2020 
FEES/TUITION: $TBD *(approximate amount, subject to change) 
The Community-based Program provides an opportunity to specialize in Aboriginal education and attend classes at Queen's University for one summer session and on Manitoulin Island for the remainder of the program,preparing and qualifying graduates for Ontario College of Teachers certification. Become a future educator locally, nationally or globally with Queen's University Teacher Education. *Options available to you based on your education level. ​
WHAT'S UPCOMING ...

1. Mechanical Techniques: Welder Fitter

CREDENTIAL:  Ontario College Certificate, Canadore College
​PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters)
PROGRAM START: Fall 2020 - Full-time Status 
FEES/TUITION: $4118.50*(approximate amount, subject to change)
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.

2. Computer Applications

CREDENTIAL:  Ontario College Certificate, Canadore College
​PROGRAM LENGTH: 1 year (2 semesters) OR obtain credits on a per course basis. (Courses will conclude December 2020)
PROGRAM START: February 2020, Tuesday & Thursday evenings
(no class sessions during March Break, July, or August)
FEES/TUITION: $250.00 per course + textbooks (if required)
The courses in this program are designed to develop proficiency in various areas of computer application. The curriculum concentrates on software applications and techniques currently in use in business. An Ontario College Certificate will be granted after successful completion of curriculum (all courses), OR, if courses taken individually on a modular basis, a certificate of completion and college credits will be provided.

​Curriculum courses include (in this order): 1) Intro to Microsoft Word, 2) Advanced Microsoft Word, 3) Microsoft PowerPoint, 4) Intro to Microsoft Excel, 5) Advanced Microsoft Excel, and, 6) Fundamentals of Operating Systems.
3. Master of Social Work Program - Indigenous Field of Study
CREDENTIAL: Master of Social Work Degree, Laurier University
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years, Part-time 
START DATE: September 2020
FEES/TUITION: $TBD *(approximate amount, subject to change) 
As the first Indigenous Master of Social Work program in Canada that is completely informed by an Indigenous world view, the goal is to develop social work practitioners who demonstrate an understanding of an respect for the history, traditions and cultures of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada. This unique program includes the involvement of Indigenous Elders, a traditional circle process and Indigenous ceremonies.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 1, 2020
*This program application process includes key dates, deadlines, and application requirements. For detailed program information, contact Kenjgewin Teg Admissions or visit WLU
4. Aboriginal  Teacher Education Program
CREDENTIAL: Bachelor of Education*, Queen's University
PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 years/6-term, Full-time (inc. Practicum)
START DATE: May 2021 
FEES/TUITION: $TBD *(approximate amount, subject to change) 
The Community-based Program provides an opportunity to specialize in Aboriginal education and attend classes at Queen's University for one summer session and on Manitoulin Island for the remainder of the program,preparing and qualifying graduates for Ontario College of Teachers certification. Become a future educator locally, nationally or globally with Queen's University Teacher Education. *Options available to you based on your education level. 
DEADLINE TO APPLY: December 1st, 2020*
*This program application process includes key dates, deadlines, and application requirements. For detailed program information, contact Kenjgewin Teg Admissions or visit https://educ.queensu.ca/applyatepcomm
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