Future Wabanaki
NB, Canada
Get a wage subsidy to hire Indigenous university students
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of New Brunswick
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Get financial support to help grow your organization by connecting with students looking for meaningful and valuable work experiences.
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Project or Activities Eligible:
- Work-Integrated Learning opportunities like internships, co-ops, and practicum/clinical placements
- Community Service Learning and Project-Based Learning experiences
- Applied Research and Community-Based Research projects
- Field Experiences and Co-curricular Development initiatives
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$45,000
Toronto
Organize applied research internships at biotech companies for graduate students.
$27,000
Vancouver
Expand community service learning programs in local shelters and food banks.
$20,000
Mont-Tremblant
Develop field experiences for environmental science students in Mont-Tremblant National Park.
$55,000
Waterloo
Implement co-op placements at tech startups for software engineering students.
$45,000
Vancouver
Create project-based learning modules for non-profit management studies.
$35,000
Montreal
Initiate co-curricular development programs for student entrepreneurs.
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Eligibility Criteria: Students must be registered full or part-time Indigenous Ancestry students who participate in meetings and focus groups and complete reflective holistic evaluations. Employers in NB must operate, champion cultural sensitivity, invest in Indigenous student placements, provide supervision, training, mentoring, and participate in surveys and consultations.
- Be a registered full or part-time student
- Be of Indigenous Ancestry
- Participate in meetings, focus groups, and reflective evaluations
- Operating in New Brunswick
- Champion cultural sensitivity in the workplace
- Demonstrate investment in Indigenous student's placement
- Provide adequate supervision, training, and mentoring
- Participate in surveys and consultations
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There are eligible types of companies for the Future Wabanaki grant:
- Companies operating in New Brunswick
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Funding for the Future Wabanaki grant may cover the following eligible expenses:
- Wage subsidies
- Childcare
- Moving Expenses
- Living accommodations
- Travel costs
- Equipment
- Training
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Eligibility criteria for students include being a registered full or part-time student of Indigenous Ancestry. Employers must be operating in New Brunswick, demonstrate investment towards the Indigenous student's placement, and provide adequate supervision, training, and mentoring.
- Students must be a registered full or part-time student
- Students must be of Indigenous Ancestry
- Students must participate in meetings and focus groups and complete reflective holistic evaluations, as required
- Employers must be operating in New Brunswick
- Employers must be willing to champion cultural sensitivity in the workplace
- Employers must demonstrate investment towards the Indigenous student's placement
- Employers must provide adequate supervision, training, and mentoring
- Participants must engage in surveys, focus groups, and consultations as required
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- Contact the Future Wabanaki lead at your University
- Provide necessary information and express interest in applying
- Follow the application process as directed by the lead
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copage.k@unb.ca
506-364-2127
Apply to this program
Future Wabanaki Grant Summary
Future Wabanaki is a grant program that aims to provide Indigenous university students in New Brunswick with meaningful experiential learning opportunities by connecting them with local employers. The program focuses on bridging academic learning with real-world work experiences to enhance skills and competencies for future career success.
Future Wabanaki Grant Detailed Explanation
Future Wabanaki is a collaborative initiative between New Brunswick employers, universities, Indigenous students, and the Government of New Brunswick. The program is designed to facilitate experiential learning opportunities for Indigenous university students, helping them build essential skills and competencies for successful careers. Future Wabanaki emphasizes the importance of hands-on experiences rooted in Indigenous culture and beliefs to provide a holistic approach to personal and professional development.
Through Future Wabanaki, students can access a variety of experiential learning opportunities both on and off-campus, enabling them to connect with local employers early in their academic journey. By engaging with employers, students can gain valuable insights into the provincial job market and develop the necessary skills to meet industry demands.
Employers also benefit from the program by connecting with talented Indigenous students, recruiting tech-savvy individuals, and driving innovation within their organizations. Future Wabanaki helps employers strengthen their workforce by investing in and supporting the placement of Indigenous students, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
One of the key aspects of the Future Wabanaki program is the provision of funding to remove financial barriers that might hinder Indigenous students from participating in experiential learning opportunities. Students may qualify for funding in various categories such as wage subsidies, childcare, moving expenses, travel costs, equipment, and training, ensuring equal access to valuable experiences.
The experiential learning experiences facilitated by Future Wabanaki include internships, co-op programs, practicums, community service learning, project-based learning, applied research, field experiences, and more. These opportunities allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings, develop critical skills, and work towards solving real-world problems.
To be eligible for the grant, students must be registered full or part-time Indigenous university students who actively participate in required meetings, focus groups, and holistic evaluations. Employers must operate in New Brunswick, demonstrate cultural sensitivity in the workplace, invest in Indigenous student placements, provide adequate supervision and mentorship, and engage in surveys and consultations as required.
If you are interested in participating in the Future Wabanaki program as a student or an employer, you can contact the program lead at your university to initiate the application process. Future Wabanaki aims to empower Indigenous students, bridge the gap between academia and industry, and contribute to the growth and development of New Brunswick's workforce through meaningful experiential learning opportunities.