AGE & SOBRIETY REQUIREMENT
A minimum period of one (1) year sobriety (if the student has a history of addictions) and 18 years of age or older are requirements for all persons attending Nechi Institute. All students must abstain from the use of alcohol and illicit drugs throughout their training experience. We ask students and sponsoring agencies for their continued support regarding this important criteria. Our concern for those students sponsored with less than the minimum required period of sobriety is they may be in more need of treatment than of training. We would not be able to meet our goals or those of the sponsoring agency to train addictions counsellors.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
New and returning students are required to complete all steps of the application process. Acceptance into Nechi Institute programs and courses will be determined based on the review and assessment of information from one or all of the following sources:
- Student Application Form
- Interview Questionnaire
- Student Summary Sheets
- Instructor’s Feedback
APPLICATION STEPS FOR NECHI PROGRAMS
- A completed application form is to be mailed to Nechi Institute. If a student is being sponsored, the application form must be signed by the Director or designate of the sponsoring agency. Send completed forms by mail to: Nechi Institute Student Services Mail: Box 84, Station Main, St. Albert, Alberta T8N 2G3 Tel: 780-459-1884.
Email: cassandra.bergman@nechi.com - Application forms which are not complete will be returned and will not receive consideration until all required information is submitted.
- Notification of acceptance will be mailed to the student and sponsoring agency. Letters will include course schedules and when applicable, a map to the centre and details regarding dormitory-style residence.
- Fees are payable to the Nechi Institute and are due one month prior to the first day of the program.
- Training is delivered approximately one week every month to allow students time to integrate their new knowledge and skills as well as ease scheduling difficulties for their employers.
- Nechi Institute does not arrange practicum placement or employment.
- Students must confirm their attendance one week prior to the commencement of their program.