Training Department

The Blackfeet Manpower Training Department is responsible for the creation, implementation, and improvement of BMP training efforts for staff, clients and community.

Lead, SWAP/NEW Administrator: Monica Butterfly

Teen Pregnancy Coalition Coordinator: Carol Williamson

Fatherhood is Sacred/Motherhood is Sacred Trainer: Edwin “Sooney” Little Plume,

Department Assistant: Megan Bird

About the Blackfeet Manpower Training Department

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The Blackfeet Manpower Training Department is responsible for the creation, implementation, and improvement of BMP training efforts for staff, clients and community.  The department is responsible for the assessment and identification of Manpower’s training and development needs.  The department collaborates with other program administrators in defining their strategies for improving their programs and ultimately improving the overall performance and services to their clientele. 

BMP Training Department offers the following services:

  • JRT (Job Readiness Training) “Working With Traditions” ©
  • Fatherhood/Motherhood is sacred ©
  • Campground
  • Blackfeet Community Language Program
  • Adult Education
  • Short term certified trainings
    • CDL
    • CAN
    • Other
  • Supportive Services
  • Transitional services
  • OJT (On-The-Job-Training) Upgrade Skills
  • Community Services
  • Job Training
  • WEX (Work Experience) 
  • Stipends/Incentives
  • Community Partnership
  • Economic Development=
  • Program Training
    • TAS SYSTEMS
    • P.L 102-477
    • Case Management
    • Projects
  • Health/Wellness
  • Financial Literacy

BMP Training Center

Scheduling

Contact 338-2111 ask for Megan or Kim to book the training center for training purposes. 

Capacity

45 MAX

Equipment:

Projector w/Screen

White Board

TV/VCR/DVD

PROCESS:

Contact the Training Department

  • 338-2111 EXT 2158 or 2160

Complete Request form and Training Plan

  • 2 weeks prior/ 45 days for contactors

Presented to Administration Committee for approval

Implement plan and planning process

  • Training Center reserved
  • Letter of Notices mailed out 10 days prior
    • Letter of Invites sent to presenters or requested guests
  • Courtesy calls are conducted 2 days before the course starts.  
  • All equipment/materials/other items needed ordered
  • PR
  • Agenda

Training Outcomes:

  • Certificates
  • Incentives
  • Evaluation
  • Attendance

CONTRACTS:

If you are a certified instructor and interested in conducting a training with BMP on behalf of the clients and staff. 

DEADLINE:  45 days prior to date of course

Blackfeet Tribe itemize list for contracts

  • Copy of IDs
  • W-9
  • Tribal Business Licenses (Current)
  • Justification Letter (Why contractor was chosen)
  • 3 Bids 
  • Sole Source letter and Council resolution (If not bid out)
  • Supporting Documentation i.e. certificates, awards, TERO cert, etc.
  • Scope of Work
  • Invoice:  To Include – cost break down, payment schedule
  • Insurance ($1,000,000 minimum coverage policy)
    • Please have all documents listed above attached to the contract before submitting to the fiscal department.
    • Administrative Committee Approval

Training Overviews:

JOB READINESS TRAINING — 20 Hours

Stipend with Certificate

“Working With Traditions”© Job Readiness Training.  

http://www.workinitout.com/

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Part 1: Building Awareness

  1. Challenge of Change
  2. Positive Goal Setting
  3. Understanding Conflict

  1. Work and Self-Worth
  2. Unspoken Rules of Work

  1. Understanding Stress
  2. Stop & Think

Planning & Time Management

  • Expressing Concerns
  • Logical Decision Making
  • Closing

Training Overviews:

NAFFA —12 Sessions 

Stipend with Certificate

Native American Fatherhood and Families Association.  Fatherhood is Sacred, Motherhood is Sacred©

https://www.nativeamericanfathers.org/fatherhood-and-motherhood-is-sacred

Session 1: Introduction to the program

  • Introducing the program 
  • Purpose of life 
  • Understanding the sacredness and principles of fatherhood and motherhood 
  • Importance of heritage

  • Principals of character and integrity
  • Concepts of order and chaos
  • The difference between laws and rules
  • The need to improve relationships
  • The importance of fathers and mothers as leaders

  • The Creator as an integral part of Native American cultures and heritage
  • The concepts of prayer and its importance in Native American cultures
  • The importance of faith and belief

  • The Value of freedom of Choice
  • The power of choice
  • Consequences of both good and bad choices

  • The importance of vision
  • The power of vision
  • Results of absence of vision
  • The impact of vision in our relationships

  • The concept of being teachable
  • The benefits of being teachable
  • The importance of truth
  • How to learn truth

  • The barriers to being teachable
  • Removing barriers to being teachable

  • The importance of wisdom
  • Three components of wisdom
  • How to value wisdom
  • Personal examples of wisdom

  • The importance of benefits of service
  • The concept of sacrifice and why it is important
  • Value the small and simple things

  • Core concepts of the program apply to who we are
  • Why is it important of improving attitude
  • The importance of improving attitude
  • Why it is important to respect your children’s mother or father
  • Parents’ ideas about who we would become

  • The importance of relationships
  • Positive ways to build relationships
  • The importance of communication
  • How communication affects relationships

  • The importance of nurturing 
  • Nurturing your family and children
  • How love and discipline relate to nurturing
  • Experiencing nurturing