First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
Last Verified:
2006-06-01
The objectives of this program are to:
- support the provision of opportunities for mentored work experience;
- support the development and enhancement of essential employability skills, such as communication, problem solving, and working with others;
- expose youth to a variety of career options; and
- promote the benefits of education as being key to labour market participation.
Key Activities
- mentored work experience;
- career planning and counselling activities, including a needs assessment for each participant;
- life and work skills development for the participant.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Employers
Those in the private and non-profit sector.
Eligible Organizations
First Nation and Inuit governments and organizations may submit project proposals.
Eligible Participants
First Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed.
Eligible Proposals
Proposals must:
- be in accordance with the program guidelines;
- outline the activities that support any or all of the above objectives;
- demonstrate that the activities will provide assistance only to eligible participants;
- provide an estimate of costs to be incurred, including any share to be borne by partners;
- outline the results to be achieved; and
- be gender-balanced.
Note: Projects must not exceed 11 months and must be completed by March 31.
Summary
The delivery agency will pay participants the applicable provincial/ territorial minimum wage.
Maximum Program Contributions
The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage plus mandatory employment related costs and the private sector up to 50% of the applicable minimum wage only.
NOTE: Where a participant with disabilities is hired, all employers are eligible to apply for 100% of the wage. A maximum contribution of $3 000 per participant may be available, on an actual cost basis, for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the participant's needs.
Program Guidelines
The guidelines, the form and content of the proposal template, and the reporting templates are available on the Web site.
Review and Approval Process
Proposals will be reviewed and approved by the INAC regional office or by the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program.
Funding Arrangements
Funding will be distributed to eligible organizations according to INAC's funding authorities.
Reporting Requirements
A final report and a youth needs assessment for each participant is required by March 31. Organizations who do not submit a final report within 30 days of the above-noted date will not be eligible for funding in the following fiscal year.
Alberta Contact(s):
Ms.
Sandra
Giraud
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 630
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4G2
Telephone: (780) 495-2830
Fax: (780) 495-3779
E-mail: GiraudS@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Janet
Third
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 630
Canada Place
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 4G2
Telephone: (780) 945-2830
Fax: (780) 495-2767
E-mail: thirdj@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Ms.
Audrey
Weasel Traveller
First Nations Relations Treaty 7
Suite 300
9911 Chula Boulevard
Tsuu T'ina, Alberta
T2W 6H6
Telephone: (403) 292-6172
Fax: (403) 292-6903
E-mail: WeaselTraveller@inac-ainc.gc.ca
National Contact(s):
Noel
Habel
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Room 1402
25 Eddy Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H4
Telephone: (819) 953-8311
Fax: (819) 994-0443
E-mail: habeln@ainc-inac.gc.ca
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