First Nations Training to Employment Program
AB, Canada
Find First Nations workers in Alberta
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Grant and Funding
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- Government of Alberta
- Ministry of Labour and Immigration (AB)
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Fill your employment vacancies by partnering with First Nations on training and work experience initiatives. You must provide realistic work experience and a placement for project graduates following the training.
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The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program funds projects that are custom-designed to meet specific participant and industry needs. These activities aid in equipping Indigenous individuals with critical skills through structured training programs.
- Formal occupational training tailored to participant and industry needs.
- Programs designed to upgrade skills for long-term employment opportunities.
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$ 120,000
Developing a digital skills training program with the local First Nations community
$ 60,000
Creating sustainable agriculture training for First Nations communities
$ 75,000
Implement a training program in IT skills for First Nations youth
$ 160,000
Establishing a renewable energy technician training for First Nations
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Eligible applicants for this grant include specific Indigenous organizations.
- The applicant must be a First Nation either on or off reserve.
- The applicant can be a Tribal or regional organization.
- The applicant can be a Métis organization either on or off Settlements.
- Métis representative groups are eligible to apply.
- Other Indigenous organizations and employers are also eligible.
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Indigenous organizations and employers including First Nations, Métis, Tribal, and regional organizations, as well as other Indigenous organizations, are eligible to apply for this grant. These entities must partner with employers and other stakeholders to design and deliver group-training projects tailored to the needs of unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals seeking skills training to secure long-term employment. Eligible participants are Indigenous individuals who are unemployed or under-employed and can benefit from skills training.
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The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program is focused on providing tailored training projects that cater to specific needs identified through collaboration between partners and industries. These projects are aimed at equipping Indigenous individuals with the necessary skills and experience for sustainable employment.
- Projects that include formal occupational training based on industry needs.
- Training programs designed to provide essential skills to unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals.
- Collaborative initiatives involving employers and Indigenous organizations to create job-specific training modules.
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This grant is designed to assist Indigenous communities and organizations, including First Nations, Métis, and other Indigenous entities, within Alberta. It is specifically targeted at unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals in Alberta to provide them with skills and training for long-term employment opportunities.
- Organizations based in Alberta, working with Indigenous communities.
- Eligible Indigenous groups including First Nations and Métis in Alberta, both on and off reserve or Settlement.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Review Guidelines
- Carefully read the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program Guidelines.
- Familiarize yourself with the Proposal Submission Consideration and Example proposal documents.
- Step 2: Contact Indigenous Partnership Team
- Prior to proposal submission, contact the Indigenous Partnership team at [email protected] for guidance and to clarify any questions about the proposal development.
- Step 3: Develop Proposal
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal tailored to the needs identified by the partnership.
- Ensure your proposal includes participant and industry needs, and formal training components.
- Step 4: Submit Proposal
- Submit the proposal through the appropriate channels as instructed by the Indigenous Partnership team.
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ipc@gov.ab.ca
780-422-4266
