NNCEA emphasizes the importance of capacity building for our Education system, as well empowering our staff to be involved with continuous learning. As part of our efforts to train and retain our own staff, we have implemented a variety of opportunities for our staff to take part in training.

Educational Assistant Certificate Program- During the 2024-2025 school year NNCEA in collaboration with Assiniboine College successfully implemented the Educational Assistant Certificate program. Through this program students were able to learn a variety of techniques, skills, and theory related to this field. In total NNCEA had 13 students graduate from this program.

Bachelor of Education Program- Commencing January 4 2024 NNCEA implemented a Bachelor of Education program through the University of Winnipeg. Currently there are 14 students enrolled in this program who are either NNCEA staff members or residents of NCN. A new intake of students will begin in September 2025 consisting of 10 additional students. The anticipated graduation date for cohort 1 is in 2029.

First Nations Principle Course- Through a collaboration with University of Toronto and the Martin Family Initiative, NNCEA implemented this online course for 14 staff members. The purpose of this course is to expand our current teaching staff and administrations knowledge and theory on school leadership in First Nations Schools.

Micro-Sessions: NNCEA continues to implement micro-sessions for our staff which consist of a variety of topics including literacy, numeracy, self regulation, nutrition, and more.

NNCEA provides a Mature Student Program for staff who are seeking to acquire their Grade 12 Diploma. This program is the entry way to the Educational Assistant and Bachelors of Education Program.

NNCEA continues to offer evening workshops for Educational Assistants from April to June 2024 and September to June 2024. Staff will build capacity in a variety of different domains related to their field of work, which are transferable skills.

Interested staff can enroll in the 38 week Educational Assistant Certification Program. Staff will become certified Educational Assistants which is a recognized program. Staff will acquire a variety of new skills and strategies for their role in the school, but also build the skills needed to be successful in Post-Secondary Education.

Currently we have 23 students enrolled in the NNCEA Bachelors of Education Program. We will complete another intake in 2025, with students who complete the Educational Assistant Program and other prospective students.