Mamaweswen North Shore Tribal Council - Cutler - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

Application

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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must belong to one of the North Shore Tribal First Nations communities * all applicants must take part in employment counseling prior to being recommended for funding

Fees

Free

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services: Ojibway

Area(s) Served

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, and Wahnapitae First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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