• Community Addictions Training (CAT)
• Advanced Counsellor Training (ACT)
• Program Management (PM)
• Training of Trainers (TOT)
• Other speciality workshops offered

1. A completed application form is to be mailed to Nechi Institute.The application form must be signed by the Director or designate of the sponsoring agency.

Send completed forms by mail to:
Nechi Institute - Student Services Coordinator
Box 34007 Kingsway Mall P.O.
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 3G4
by fax to: 780-458-1883
by email to: nechi@nechi.com

2. Application forms which are not fully completed will be returned and will not receive consideration until corrections are submitted.

3. The first course of the CAT Series (Communication & Ethics) is a pre-requisite for attendance in the remaining seven (7) courses. Completion of the CAT Certificate is a pre-requisite to admission in the ACT Certificate. The ACT Certificate is a pre-requisite for the Aboriginal Addictions Services Certificate.

4. Students applying for Advanced Counsellor Training are required to complete an interview questionnaire.

5. Notification of acceptance will be mailed to the student and sponsoring agency. Letters will include course schedules and when applicable, a map to the centre and details regarding dormatory-style residence.

6. Fees are payable to the Nechi Institute and are due prior to the first day of the program. In special circumstances, payment schedules may be individually negotiated.

7. Students who are employed by AADAC and Alberta NNADAP-funded agencies are exempt from tuition in the following programs: CAT, ACT, and PM. Students who are not sponsored by their employer will be required to pay tuition, book fees and a facility fee, if applicable. Accommodations and meals are complementary with paid tuition, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

8. Training is delivered approximately one week every month to allow students time to integrate their new knowledge and skills as well as ease scheduling difficulties for their employers.

9. Nechi does not arrange practicum placement or employment.

10. Students must confirm their attendance prior to commencement of their program.

• Community Wellness Certificate
• Aboriginal Addictions Services Certificate
• Aboriginal Addictions Services Diploma

1. Apply to Keyano College
• blue application form for new students
• green re-admission form to apply for second year of your program
• Send High School transcripts and copies of your CAT and ACT certificates.
• Aboriginal Addictions Services Diploma: If you have successfully completed Community Wellness program, you do not require CAT and ACT.

Send completed forms by mail to:
Student Services Centre
Keyano College
8115 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2H7

2. Apply to Nechi Institute – blue training application form.

3. Interview: Contact the Program Chairperson of Human and Community Services at Keyano College (Edmonton office), 780-444-4975 or the Director of Training at Nechi Institute, 1-800-459-1884 extension 404.

4. You will receive a letter requesting missing information or you will receive an acceptance letter with a course schedule.

5. If you are asked to be tested for entrance to the program, you need to contact the Student Services Coordinator at Nechi Institute or Keyano College.

6. Upon acceptance:
a. Pay Keyano College a tuition deposit of $100.00 to register in your courses.
b. Contact Nechi Institute to arrange payment of the facility fee and to book courtesy accommodations and meals when applicable.

**IMPORTANT: If you are sponsored, a letter from your sponsor MUST BE SENT to Keyano College, attention: Student Services, phone 1-800-251-1408 extension 4888.

**Cancellation: If you decide NOT to attend or if have already paid your deposit, YOU MUST CONTACT Keyano College Student Services to cancel your application and registration. If you do not notify Keyano College YOU WILL BE CHARGED A CANCELLATION FEE.