The First Nations Technology Council is seeking qualified trainers for a three-year technology training project aimed at Aboriginal adults in British Columbia. Trainers must provide culturally respectful instruction across various technology disciplines, while being able to assess student readiness for industry certification exams. The selection process will evaluate contractors based on experience, capability to deliver training, and quality of proposals, with submissions due by October 19, 2012.

1. Request for Interest and Qualifications: Technology Training Services
Requesting Organization: First Nations Technology Council
Executive Summary:
First Nations Technology Council (FNTC) has a 3 year project to provide technology training to Aboriginal
Adults in BC.
The objective of this Request for Qualifications and Interest is to identify qualified trainers with relevant
skills and experience able to deliver training to First Nations adult students throughout BC.
Selected individuals will be expected to:
 Provide introductory to advanced training in various technology disciplines.
 Deliver training that is respectful of Aboriginal culture; incorporates Aboriginal content and in a
manner that is relevant and effective for Aboriginal students.
 Collect and assess student skill level and readiness for taking industry level certification exams.
 Travel to centres and First Nation communities throughout BC to deliver training.
Background
Scope and Context
 The FNTC maintains offices in West Vancouver.
 First Nations communities are spread throughout BC.
 The capacity and experience of First Nations ranges from remote unconnected communities to
advanced innovators in urban centres.
 FNTC owns mobile laptop labs and equipment for training sessions.
 Emphasis is placed on Industry recognized and certified training standards like IC3, Strata IT
Fundamentals, A+, Network+, Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
Desired Qualifications and Qualities:
 Post-secondary credentials with 5+years’ experience and demonstrated success planning,
managing, and conducting training in First Nations communities
 Experience training on a broad range of Technology skill sets
 Completion of relevant industry training certifications such as IC3, Strata IT Fundamentals,
CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNA security, Microsoft Office 2010,
Microsoft server 2008
 Ability to build, configure and troubleshoot hardware systems for computers, laptops, printer,
network devices, and mobile devices
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
 Knowledge of network technology concepts like IP addressing, Ethernet cabling, routing
protocols, network security, firewalls, data security, VPN, and others
 Clear understanding of the skills and knowledge required in technology careers

2.  Professionalism balanced with cultural sensitivity, integrity and objectivity
 Open-minded and willing to consider alternative ideas or points of view
 Adjusts readily to different situations
 Effective time management, prioritization, planning and efficiency skills
 Willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills where necessary
 Ability and willingness to travel
Review of Submissions:
Submissions shall be evaluated using the following criteria:
 Experience of contractor and ability to meet the requirements.
 Ability to deliver the requirements when and where required.
 Proven experience in delivering similar scope of work.
 Education training and technical qualifications and capabilities.
 Quality of proposal.
 References.
Working Agreement
The successful contractor will enter into a contract for services with the FNTC based upon the
information contained in this request for proposal and the successful contractors' submission and any
modifications thereto.
Contractors may include their standard terms of engagement with the Proposal.
Anticipated earliest contract start date: November 1, 2012
Last date for accepting proposal: 4:00 PM PST on October 19, 2012
Contact Information:
Denise Williams, Capacity Director
First Nations Technology Council
1108 - 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC V7T 1A2
email: denise.williams@fntc.info