|  What is the School of
Community Government?
The School is focused on people, driven by
results.
The School of
Community Government is a division within the Department of
Municipal and Community Affairs, Government of the Northwest
Territories.
The School of Community Government (S of CG)
assists community governments with capacity building priorities
through an integrated approach to training and development. The S of CG
provides training and development opportunities to community governments, their staff and
organizations that support community governments. Training is based on assessed community
needs, delivered to a recognized standard and upon successful
completion provides certification.
Who Benefits
from the School of Community Government?
- community leaders and decision makers;
- community government staff;
- community governments, housing authorities and aboriginal
organizations
- management personnel and job teams;
- community development and volunteer
organizations; and
- sponsored individuals who want to enter
the community government workforce.
How does a
community government benefit?
Through an integrated
approach the S of CG brings together training and development
opportunities offered by different organizations into a one window approach. The S of CG
delivers training, focused on Northern Communities in such broad areas of community governance, operations,
finances, infrastructure, management, lands and public safety.
How does the S of CG Work?
- Training offered by the S of CG is based on
occupational standards and competency profiles.
- Training is designed to help
communities build their local northern capacity.
- Courses are customized and delivered
according to assessed needs and approved standards.
- The S of CG employs a number of
delivery methods
- The S of CG offers a system of human
resource development and assessment tools and training plans.
Who is involved?
Community Governments in partnership with
GNWT and Federal Departments, Aboriginal, Territorial and
Professional Organizations, Educational
Institutions and the Private Sector.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The School of Community Government:
400,
5201 50th Ave
Yellowknife,
NWT
X1A
3S9
(Toll free)1-877-531-9194
1-867-920-3159
(Fax)1-867-873-0584
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