First Nations Training to Employment Program
- Open continuously
Overview
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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop workforce skills
- Up to 51% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Alberta
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous peoples
- All structures
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next steps
Activities funded
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Eligible expenses
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.
Eligible geographic areas
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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