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Tools for Students First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience ProgramProgram Guidelines1. BackgroundThis is one of four programs administered by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) under the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES). The FNIYES, with a national annual budget of $24 million, is a component of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. The national annual budget for INAC's Youth Work Experience Program is $9,675,000. 2. Objectives
3. Key Activities
4. Eligible RecipientsFirst Nation and Inuit governments and organizations may submit proposals. 5. Eligible ParticipantsFirst Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 ordinarily resident on reserve or in recognized communities who are out of school, unemployed or underemployed. 6. Eligible ProposalsProposals must:
Note: Projects must not exceed 11 months and must be 7. Wage RatesThe delivery agency will pay participants the applicable provincial/ territorial minimum wage. 8. Maximum Program ContributionsThe non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage plus mandatory employment related costs (MERC) 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. 9. Proposal OutlineThe form and content of the proposal template is attached in Annex One. 10. Review and Approval ProcessProposals will be reviewed and approved by the INAC regional office or by the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program. 11. Funding ArrangementsFunding will be distributed to eligible recipients according toINAC's funding authorities. 12. Reporting RequirementsA final activity report, evaluation report and a youth needs assessment for each participant are required by March 31. Organizations who do not submit an evaluation report within 30 days of the above-noted date will not be eligible for funding in the following fiscal year. The form and content of the final activity report and evaluation report is attached in Annex Two and the form and content of the youth needs assessment is attached in Annex Three. For information regarding other federal youth programs, please refer to the Government of Canada's website at Youth.gc.ca or contact Annex OneYouth Work Experience Program Proposal Outline Please refer to the program guidelines to ensure that your proposal meets all necessary criteria. Should you have any questions when you are completing your proposal, please contact your INAC regional office or administering organization. 1. Name and address of First Nation or Inuit community/ organization seeking funding:
Contact person: _________________________________________________ 2. Project outline to include: (Please attach additional sheets)
3. Anticipated number of youth who will participate in the program: Female: ________ Male: ________ Total: ________ 4. Indicate the number of participants with disabilities: Total: ________ 5. Anticipated number of participants whose age is: 15-19:_____ 20-24:_______ 25-29:_______ 30:_______ Total:_______ 6. Anticipated number of participants whose highest level of
Less than secondary: _________ 7. Proposed budget: Please provide a proposed budget for each work placement and the total requested amount for all work placements. Proposed budget for each work placement to include:
NOTE:
For information regarding other federal youth programs, please refer to the Government of Canada's website at Youth Path or contact
Youth Work Experience Program Name of First Nation or Inuit Community/ Organization
Youth Work Experience Program Fiscal Year 20__- 20__
A Youth Needs Assessment report for each youth participant (see Youth Needs Assessment Report) must be attached to this form. Please provide the following:
Please answer the following:
Please provide comments/ stories from at least two participants (either employers or youth), to this form, outlining:
Please provide feedback and recommendations. The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Youth Work Experience Program Fiscal Year 20___ - 20___ Instructions: A Youth Needs Assessment Report must be completed for each youth participant, and each participant report is to be submitted to INAC with the final activity and evaluation reports for the Youth Work Experience program:
COORDINATOR to complete upon intake/selection
COORDINATOR to complete upon intake/selection
COORDINATOR to complete upon completion / termination of the program
The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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