Garden River First Nation - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) - Anishinabek Education System Wellness Portal

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Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

6 Shingwauk St
Garden River, ON
P6A 6Z8

705-256-5413

Fax: 705-945-1415

www.gardenriver.org

Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm
Jul-Aug: Mon-Thu 8am-4:15pm * closed 12noon-1pm * Fri 8am-12noon

Last updated: Apr 30, 2025: Suggest an edit

First Nation members who are unemployed, underemployed or require skills development may apply

All applicants must take part in employment counseling prior to being recommended for funding

Free

English

Interpretation available upon request

Garden River First Nation

Wheelchair Accessible

Helps Anishnawbe people obtain employment and careers to foster their personal goals

Programs offered:

apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship: Includes on-the-job training by technical instruction
job opportunity program/targeted wage subsidy: Provides training and work experience with qualified employers/trainers to gain valuable knowledge and skills necessary to enter the labour force
mobility assistance: Individuals who have obtained full-time employment and who are relocating a minimum of 100 km may qualify for relocation assistance
self employment assistance: Assists individuals who want to start their own business and to become self-employed
skills enhancement/direct course purchase and apprenticeship: Unemployed/underemployed persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers may qualify for training courses
youth work experience program: Youth between the ages of 15-30 who have not successfully been able to find employment in their chosen career or educational paths may qualify for assistance

Last updated: Apr 30, 2025: Suggest an edit