K5T is a successful, hands-on organization that contributes to building the future workforce, creating jobs for the future, and providing space for leadership development, professional and personal growth.

K5T is a community-built, community-driven system promoting employment, education, and skills training for people within Northwest British Columbia. We strive to maintain a balanced and blended approach to our participant base, by supporting people of varying socio-economic status.

Our diverse programs and services are offered within an inclusive, safe employment and career development space where individuals can access a specialized five tier system of supports to grow personally and professionally, build confidence and life skills and secure meaningful employment. We foster an environment of purpose, collaboration, and structured independence, by providing opportunities and support but allowing individuals to determine their own pathway to success.

The Five Tiers

The Five Tier System was developed by Kitselas First Nation community members, for Kitselas community members and since has been expanded to support participants throughout Northwest British Columbia. It is a collaborative, partnership-based model that focuses on self-directed personal and professional growth tailored to each participant.

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Wholistic Healing

A Safe Place for Self Assessment

• Provides daily fresh start through harm reduction approach and building relationships with new participants and support agencies
• Shuttle bus service
• Drop-in
• Day Labour Program
• Encouraging self-assessment

Skills For Success

Life and Career Skill Development Tailored to Employment

• Grade 12 adult Dogwood
• Education planning
• Action Planning
• Labour market skill development
• Access to formal assessments
• Laddering up (improving adult literacy)

Work Experience

Meaningful Placements to Get a Step Ahead

• Access to community project employment
• Earn while you learn
• Registering as an apprentice
• Reporting work-based hours
• Registering for skilled trades technical training

Advanced Training

Opportunity to Invest in Higher Education

• Land-based advanced trades training programs that meet industry requirements, such as Red Seal certifications
• Support with pursuing post-secondary education, from application and registration to completion
• Career counselling services and formal assessments to support responsible investments in career-planning based on labour market research
• Connections and advice from employer sponsors
• Opportunities to pursue education in an individualized way, such as through dual credit and micro credentials

Job Placement

Advancement Opportunities for Job-Ready Participants

• Advanced job placements
• Opportunities for entrepreneurship
• Connections with employers
• Job placement with Indigenous companies
• Access to sponsorship from apprenticeship to Red Seal
• Ongoing career development with Employment/Project Sponsors
• Participation in Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program