The Labour Community Advocate Training Program provides local leaders with information about the social issues faced by working people and the resources available in their community. Participants are trained in various skills to assist union members find the appropriate resources. The program also explores the ways in which unions and other labour affiliations can help build resilient and respectful communities.

Labour Community Advocate Level 1 and Level 2 Training is offered annually.

Some of the topics covered in this program:

• Unions & Communities Working Together
• Labour Community Advocates and Equity
• Your Community Services
• Principles of Communication
• Interviewing and Referral Skills
• Linking Labour and Community
• Stress
• Addiction and Dependency
• Mental Health
• Understanding Violence
• Financial and Credit Counseling
• Harassment and Bullying
• Loss and Grief
• Work-Life Balance

For more information or to register for the Labour Community Advocate Training