Benefits

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Cando's Certification Process provides candidates with a broad understanding of economic development, community development, and the unique legal and cultural aspects that differentiate Aboriginal economic development from that in urban centers or municipalities. This learning can be applied to a whole range of employment (or self employment) opportunities. In other words, the sky's the limit. Attainment of the Cando designation indicates achievement of a performance standard recognized and acknowledged throughout Canada.

The Certification Process benefits more than the EDO and the employer. The following is a brief overview of some of the benefits to others:

The Process enables Aboriginal Communities to:

  • Hire members who are familiar with the history and the norms of the community, rather than outside consultants.
  • Encourage capacity building and economic growth through qualified EDOs.

The Process helps Corporate Canada to:

  • Use an existing education/training model and professional designation process to train corporate community service or liaison officers to a national standard recognized within the Aboriginal economic development community.
  • Access an Aboriginal work force with standardized skills and knowledge.

The Process enables Post Secondary Institutions to:

  • Attracts students interested in Aboriginal community economic development by providing a relevant curriculum that leads to a professional designation.
  • Increase linkages with Aboriginal communities and organizations through the national audience of the Certification Process.
  • Increase the percentage of Aboriginal students enrolled in their institution, and increase retention rates of these students.