NATIVE COUNSELLOR TRAINING PROGRAM – NCTP

 

NATIVE COUNSELLOR TRAINING PROGRAM – NCTP

NCTP has been in existence since 1977 and has graduated more than 450 First Nation Education Counsellors. The program is
currently being offered online.

You can earn a certificate in Counselling. Certification is granted by the Ministry of Education.

Programs of study include:

  • Indigenous Issues
  • School and Career Guidance
  • Counselling Practicum and Theory
  • Sociology of Native People
  • Information Process/Career Planning
  • Field Placement
  • Education Systems in Ontario

NCTP Goals

  • To be knowledgeable about the profession of counselling and competent in implementing culturally appropriate counselling techniques
  • To provide opportunities for specialization in the techniques and processes of education counselling
  • To be knowledgeable about theories of counselling, career development, various cultural teachings, academic and personal support.

NCTP Support Services

  • Visiting Elder
  • Student Success Coordinator
  • Access to online resources
  • Guest Speakers
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Nations Staff
  • Community Learning Environment

NCTP Employment Opportunities

  • Education Counsellors
  • Youth Workers
  • Student Support
  • Elder Programming
  • Health Care Worker

 

 

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