Training

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Explore our upcoming events below! ⬇️

Friendship Centre Training Program

The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Friendship Centre Training Program is open to all staff at Friendship Centres across British Columbia. The goal of this program is to provide Friendship Centre staff with valuable professional development opportunities at no cost; helping to strengthen both individual growth and community impact.
Great job overall! [The instructor] was a really good fit for this training and I think it’s incredible that BCAAFC is able to pay for this training opportunity.
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UPCOMING EVENTS


Continuing Governance Education project:

These webinars are tailored for Friendship Centre Board Members and Senior Leadership who interact with Friendship Centre Boards. Join us to build stronger governance practices and enhance collaboration within Friendship Centres.

Format:
12:00pm – 1:00pm on Zoom.
No break-out room. Submit questions in advance. Optional Q&A participation.

Upcoming Topics:

  • May 29: In Camera Discussions
  • June 26: Reviewing Financials
Registration for the “In Camera Discussions” is now open!

Canva
Training Series

3 June Sessions

Join our Canva Training Workshops and learn the basics of creating designs, customizing templates, using branding tools, exporting files, and improving your visual content with simple design tips. We will also explore Canva’s new AI features and easy ways to stay organized and save time.

Format:
1hr Sessions at 2pm.
On Zoom

Session Dates:

  • June 9: Canva Basics
  • June 18: Design & Time Management Tips + NEW AI features
  • June 24: Dedicated Q&A
Registration Coming Soon!

📣RESOURCES📣


Free Training

Microsoft Applications(Free): SmartDolphins
Social Media, Programming, UX Design (Free): ComIT
Psychological First Aid(small fee): Canadian Red Cross
Opioid Harm Reduction(Free): Canadian Red Cross
Naloxone Training(Free): BC Centre of Disease Control
Youth Online Safety/ Prevention(Free): Children of the Street
Stats/Data(Free): Canadian Research Data Centre Network
National Resources (Free): National Association of Friendship Centres

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Training Archive

Missed out on one of our Staff Trainings?
Click below to check out our archive of past online trainings! Topics include: excel, outlook, chatgpt and more!


Tell us what you would like to learn!

What topics would be helpful for your work at your Friendship Centre? Do you have course suggestions? 
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