First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
BC, Canada
Funding to create summer jobs for First Nations and Inuit students
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grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateSeptember 07, 2022
- grant_single|closingDateFebruary 09, 2023
- grant_single|grantStatusClosed
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Educational services
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- Indigenous Services Canada
- Government of Canada
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Get a contribution when you develop a project that creates summer jobs of at least 80 hours for First Nations and Inuit youth.
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The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program provides specific financing modalities to support the delivery of summer employment opportunities for youth. The structures ensure organizations are financially supported to facilitate valuable work experiences for First Nations and Inuit students.
- Funding covers up to 100% of wage costs and mandatory employment-related costs for not-for-profit organizations.
- Funding covers up to 50% of wage costs and mandatory employment-related costs for private sector employers.
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The program focuses on providing summer work experiences to First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students, enhancing their skills and supporting their educational and professional development. Activities must facilitate employability skills acquisition and contribute towards personal growth and career readiness.
- Facilitating employment opportunities for students to gain relevant work experience and develop employability skills, such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Organizing projects that allow students to explore various career options and develop a clearer understanding of the labour market.
- Providing wage subsidies to organizations hiring First Nations and Inuit youth for summer positions, thereby easing financial barriers and promoting meaningful learning experiences.
- Creating support systems to assist youth in finding and securing summer employment positions that align with their educational pursuits and career ambitions.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 25,200
Providing forestry management experience for Inuit youth with Arctic Timber
$ 20,000
Launching a summer art workshop series for First Nations youth with Rising Artists
$ 24,000
Organizing a cultural heritage documentation project for First Nations youth
$ 18,000
Creating IT support summer jobs for First Nations youth with Matan's Solutions
$ 18,000
Providing culinary arts training for First Nations youth through Coastal Cooking Academy
$ 19,200
Developing environmental conservation jobs for Inuit youth with Arctic Guardians
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To be eligible for the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program grant, participants must meet the following criteria: 1. First Nations secondary or post-secondary students ordinarily resident on reserve or in a recognized community, an approved settlement on Crown land. 2. Inuit secondary or post-secondary students who are residents in Canada, but who reside outside their territory and are no longer eligible to be funded by their territory. They must provide proof of ineligibility from their Territorial government to receive funding for the program. 3. Participants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and aged 15 to 30 at the start of the program's activities. 4. Participants must have been registered as secondary or post-secondary students during the preceding academic year and intend to go to school for the next academic session. 5. Ordinarily resident on reserve means that eligible youth live on reserve, do not maintain a primary residence off reserve, and may be temporarily off reserve for the primary purpose of seeking education.
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- First Nations schools or federal schools on reserve - First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations - Not-for-profit associations - Private sector employers
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include wage and employment-related costs for summer work experience activities.
- Wage costs for eligible First Nations and Inuit youth participants.
- Mandatory employment-related costs for youth participants.
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- Proposals must meet the National First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy Summer Work Experience Program guidelines. - Proposals should be gender-balanced. - Activities outlined in the proposals should explain how they will meet the program's objectives. - Proposals must outline the results expected to be achieved by the project. - Proposals should demonstrate that the activities will provide assistance only to eligible participants. - An estimate of related costs, including those shared with partners, must be provided. - The proposed placement must provide a minimum of 80 hours of work per participant.
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To apply for the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program grant, applicants must follow these steps: 1. Review the National First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy Summer Work Experience Program guidelines. 2. Ensure the proposal is gender-balanced. 3. Outline the activities to be undertaken and explain how they will meet the program's objectives. 4. Outline the results expected to be achieved by the project. 5. Demonstrate that the activities will provide assistance only to eligible participants. 6. Provide an estimate of related costs, including those costs shared with partners. 7. Ensure the proposed placement offers a minimum of 80 hours of work per participant. 8. Access the proposal form through the ISC Services Portal if available or contact the ISC Regional office for assistance. 9. Submit the detailed proposal for the activities to be undertaken over the course of the agreement. For further information or clarification, applicants can consult the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy: Summer Work Experience Program National Program Guidelines 2024 to 2025 or email pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca. If you have access to the ISC Services Portal, you can access the proposal form through the portal; if not, contact your ISC Regional office for guidance.
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- Applicants must ensure that their proposals meet the National First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy Summer Work Experience Program guidelines. - Proposals should be gender-balanced and outline how the proposed activities will align with the program's objectives. - Applicants must demonstrate that their activities will benefit only eligible participants as defined by the program. - The proposed work placements should provide a minimum of 80 hours of work per participant. - Recipients who have access to the ISC Services Portal can access the proposal form through the portal, while those without access should contact their ISC Regional office for assistance. - For further information, applicants can consult the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy: Summer Work Experience Program National Program Guidelines 2024 to 2025 or contact pse-eps@sac-isc.gc.ca for inquiries. - Proposals are reviewed and approved by the ISC regional office or the relevant First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program for their member communities. - First Nations organizations in British Columbia must apply through the First Nations Education Steering Committee.
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First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program aims to provide meaningful summer employment opportunities for First Nations and Inuit youth to develop critical skills and gain work experience. This program offers wage subsidies to organizations, allowing them to hire youth and help prepare them for future career endeavors.
Detailed Explanation of the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program is a significant initiative under the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy. It is designed to offer summer employment opportunities for First Nations and Inuit youth, enabling them to gain critical work experience and develop essential skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Through this program, youth can explore various career options, earn an income to support their higher education, and enhance their employability for future job markets.
Program Objectives
The main objectives of the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program are multifaceted:
- To help First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students acquire employability skills by subsidizing wages for their summer work experience.
- To facilitate access to summer employment opportunities for these students, thus helping them prepare for future entry into the labor market.
- To provide career and labor market information and assistance in finding summer employment.
- To support their academic endeavors by enabling them to earn an income that can contribute to their university or college education.
The program is designed to ensure that employment opportunities directly contribute to the students' career development and academic growth.
Who Can Apply
The program is open to various organizations that can facilitate summer work experiences for First Nations and Inuit youth. Eligible applicants include:
- First Nations schools or federal schools on reserve
- First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations
- Not-for-profit associations
- Private sector employers
These organizations can apply for funding to offer employment opportunities directly to youth or form agreements with private and non-profit sector employers to provide such opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria for Youth Participants
To participate in the program, youth must meet specific eligibility criteria:
- They must be First Nations secondary or post-secondary students ordinarily residing on reserve or in a recognized community, or Inuit secondary or post-secondary students residing in Canada but outside their territory and ineligible for funding from their territory.
- Eligible youth must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- They should be aged 15 to 30 at the start of the program's activities.
- Youth must have been registered as secondary or post-secondary students during the preceding academic year and intend to continue their education in the upcoming academic session.
- Ordinarily resident on reserve means that youth live on reserve, do not maintain a primary residence off reserve, and may be temporarily off reserve primarily to seek education.
These criteria ensure that the program targets those who are most likely to benefit from the work experience and the financial support it provides.
Funding Details
Successful applicants can receive considerable financial support to facilitate these work experiences:
- Not-for-profit organizations may be eligible to receive funding to cover up to 100% of wage costs and mandatory employment-related costs.
- Private sector employers may be eligible to receive funding to cover up to 50% of wage costs and mandatory employment-related costs.
This funding support is intended to make it easier for organizations to participate in the program and provide meaningful employment opportunities to youth.
Application Process
While the call for proposals for the 2024 to 2025 period is now closed, understanding the application process is essential for future submissions. Applicants must submit detailed proposals outlining the activities to be undertaken and how they align with the program's objectives. Specific requirements for proposals include:
- Meeting the National First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy Summer Work Experience Program guidelines
- Ensuring gender balance in the proposed activities
- Detailed explanations of how the activities will meet the program's objectives
- Outline of expected results and achievements
- Demonstrating that assistance will be provided only to eligible participants
- Providing an estimate of related costs, including those shared with partners
The proposed placement must provide a minimum of 80 hours of work per participant. Proposals are reviewed and approved by the ISC regional office or the managing First Nations or Inuit organization for their member communities.
Contact and Additional Information
For those interested in future opportunities or seeking more information about the program, several resources are available. Applicants with access to the ISC Services Portal can submit their proposals through the portal. For those without portal access, the ISC Regional office should be contacted. Detailed guidelines and additional information can be found in the National Program Guidelines for the respective years. This program represents a substantial effort to support the employment and educational advancement of First Nations and Inuit youth, ensuring they have the opportunities and support necessary to succeed in their future careers. By providing meaningful summer employment opportunities, the program helps bridge the gap between education and employment, facilitating a smoother transition for youth into the labor market.
