Éléments clés pour favoriser les partenariats entre des centres de formation professionnelle et des communautés autochtones

The scientific literature highlights the relevance of developing vocational training (VT) programs within Indigenous communities to promote social justice and the self-determination of Indigenous peoples. The few VT programs currently offered in Indigenous communities in Quebec usually require a partnership between the community and a vocational training center (VTC), as these centers hold the necessary certification authorizations. Under these circumstances, the effective implementation of such partnerships is essential. The First Nations Adult Education School Council (FNAESC) has therefore developed an innovative partnership approach with VTCs to deliver programs directly within Indigenous communities. To document and disseminate this approach, we conducted a thematic analysis of interviews with 23 partners from VTCs and Indigenous communities who have experienced it. Four key elements likely to foster this type of partnership were identified. These elements will be presented, discussed, and integrated into a model designed to guide future partnerships.