Request training for your business or community
Workplace training for businesses
SGEI’s Training for Employment team provides online and in-person training programs to help your employees meet the demands of the workplace. Whether you’re looking to train new hires or upskill your existing staff, our team can assist with workplace specific and/or transferrable soft skills to help your staff thrive in your unique workplace. See our list of available programming below. To request more information, email training@7generations.org.
Training for First Nations communities
Would you like to organize training for your community? SGEI partners with First Nations communities in the Treaty 3 area to deliver customizable training in your home community. SGEI’s Training for Employment team will work closely with you to design a training program that suits your community members’ needs, whether that be helping individuals prepare for employment or a specific role. See our list of available programming below. To request more information, email training@7generations.org.
Let us know what kind of training programs would work for your business or First Nations community! Complete the following brief survey, and one of our Training for Employment staff members will reach out to you with training options.
Apply to an upcoming training program
Are you looking for work? Enhance your resume and apply to one of our Ontario-approved Micro-credential programs today. Our Training for Employment team provides valuable hands-on learning opportunities to help individuals prepare for employment.
Computer Applications
This two-week entry-level program is designed to help participants build essential computer skills for the workplace and gain confidence using Microsoft Office applications. Students will gain practical skills needed to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams efficiently in an office environment.
Dates: September 15-26, 2025
Location: Kenora Campus
Cost: $880 — Indigenous participants may qualify for various financial supports. Complete the application or reach out to the contact below to determine if you qualify.
Eligibility: Open to anyone
Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/r/BDgcP5aHjx
For more information, contact Tyson Pitkanen at tysonp@7generations.org
Small Engine Repair (Kenora)
Participants will gain the foundational skills through a variety of techniques to open pathways into a career of Small Engine Repairs. This program will enable learners to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently complete repairs.
Dates: October 13 to November 21, 2025
Location: Kenora Campus
Cost: $5,000 — Indigenous participants may qualify for various financial supports. Complete the application or reach out to the contact below to determine if you qualify.
Eligibility: Open to anyone
Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/r/w3cGAWwSrz
For more information, contact Tyson Pitkanen at tysonp@7generations.org
Mining Foundations
This six-week Ontario-approved Micro-credential program aims to prepare participants for entry-level positions in the mining industry while providing a fundamental understanding of the mining process. Participants will acquire essential knowledge about the mining life cycle, safety practices, site equipment, and workplace expectations.
Dates: October 13 to November 21, 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
Location: Rainy Lake Campus
Cost: Free for Indigenous youth aged 18-30 living on reserve and receiving income assistance.
For more information, contact Katelyn McCaig at katelynm@7generations.org
Hospitality Skills for Camp Services (Rainy Lake)
This program will help prepare participants for entry level opportunities while learning multiple roles such as dock hand, cooks helper, housekeeping, and serving in remote locations. The training will also develop the skills required for traditional hospitality and food and beverage services positions.
Dates: November 10 to December 19, 2025
Location: Rainy Lake Campus
For more information, contact Katelyn McCaig at katelynm@7generations.org
Hospitality Skills for Camp Services (Kenora)
This program will help prepare participants for entry level opportunities while learning multiple roles such as dock hand, cooks helper, housekeeping, and serving in remote locations. The training will also develop the skills required for traditional hospitality and food and beverage services positions.
Dates: January 19 to February 27, 2026
Location: Kenora Campus
Cost: $4,460 — Indigenous participants may qualify for various financial supports. Complete the application or reach out to the contact below to determine if you qualify.
Eligibility: Open to anyone
Sign up now: https://forms.office.com/r/XBHVvvp55F
Apply by December 19, 2025
For more information, contact Tyson Pitkanen at tysonp@7generations.org
Other training we offer
Other Ontario-approved Micro-credential training programs we offer include, but are not limited to:
- Career prep
- Computer applications
- Construction and Forestry Safety
- Construction Craft Worker
- Culinary Foundations
- Custodian
- Education Assistant
- Employment Readiness
- First Responder
- Freshwater Angling Guide
- Front Desk Agent
- Health and Safety Training
- Heritage Interpreter
- Hospitality Skills for Camp Services
- Housekeeper
- Leadership Development
- Residential Trades
- Small Engines Repair
- Wilderness First Aid
- Workplace Literacy and Essential Skills