Karen Plasway
Employment Asst Services Coordinator [EAS Dept]
Gitsxsan/Wetsuweten      Lax Gibuu Wilp Spookwx
Father Clan:  Tsayu
Dec 28th 2013 - Current
Providing employment services with background and knowledge of social services, Service Canada and their funding agencies.  With the knowledge I can assist clients in choosing their career and accessing different funding agencies to make their career goals a reality. 
 

Developed Nedilhk'iyh GOFAR Projects training and employment readiness program:  bringing industry training to eligible participants.

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Our Employment Assistance Services Coordinator is Karen Plasway, of Gitxsan-Witsuwit'en Wilp Spookwx Lax Gibuu/Gitdumden heritage.

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"My knowledge was gained from life experience in the tourism, forest and fishing industries throughout my career as a general labourer. Upon successful completion of the Office Assistant Program, I worked at the Ministry of Social Development, providing income and disability assistance. I learned inter-government negotiations as the seven Provincial Parks were being established in Witsuwit’en Territory. I then worked with Service Canada, processing training applications with Employment Insurance Benefits."

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"In my current role, I provide resume writing services, funding application assistance and assisted job searches. I research labour market trends and current demands; the conceptualized Nedihlk’iyh Projects are funded on detailed planned Skills Training proposals approved by Tribal Resource Investment Corporation (TRICORP) an Aboriginal Skills Employment Training initiative through the Government of Canada."

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"Like my clients, I continue to learn: I has taken the Essential Skills Practitioner course and am currently studying for her Provincial Instructors Diploma, which will allow me to empower my fellow First Nations."