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Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program
Indigenous group training for long-term employment
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened October 10, 2023
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program funds Indigenous organizations to deliver group-training projects designed with employers and other partners. It helps unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals gain skills training and work experience to obtain and maintain long-term employment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- classroom and/or online instructor-led training such as occupational training, safety tickets and workplace essential skills training
- work exposure and work experience
- job coaching and mentoring
- wrap-around supports and/or literacy upgrading if funded by another partner
Documents Needed
- Proposal
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- First Nations on or off reserve, Tribal or regional organizations
- Métis on or off Settlements, Métis representative groups
- other Indigenous organizations and employers
Who is not eligible
- Non-Indigenous organizations
Eligible expenses
- wages and benefits for project staff
- direct training costs such as course and instructor fees, training materials and supplies, space rental for training, equipment rental and advertising
- group participant travel expenses, such as bus transportation for field trips
- project administration such as management time, administrative staff, IT maintenance, equipment repair and maintenance, postage and courier fees, basic phone fees, coverage for any cost overruns
- Elder honoraria and other expenses at the discretion of Alberta Labour and Immigration
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- participant support costs such as living allowances, wage subsidies, childcare, work boots/uniforms, laptops, accommodations, travel allowances/gas and food
- curriculum development
- regular, ongoing operating costs or services that would normally be provided without charge
- capital costs associated with the acquisition, construction, development or enhancement of buildings, equipment and other tangible assets
- gifts or prize money, and costs for project development
Eligible geographic areas
This grant primarily targets Indigenous communities and organizations within Alberta, Canada, as the program is managed by the Government of Alberta in partnership with the Government of Canada.
- Indigenous organizations in Alberta, Canada.
Selection criteria
- reasonable and realistic costs, comparable to other projects
- availability of funding
- alignment to program priorities and guidelines
- financial and in-kind contributions from partners
How to apply
- Contact the Indigenous Partnership team at ipc@gov.ab.ca prior to submitting a proposal or to get more information on developing a proposal.
- Review the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program Guidelines, Proposal Submission Consideration and Example proposal.
- Submit a proposal.
Processing and Agreement
- These guidelines form part of the grant agreement, which applicants approved for funding must agree to and sign.
- Alberta Labour and Immigration will ensure that activities are being carried out as outlined in the grant agreement.
- Alberta Labour and Immigration will conduct program and project evaluations.
- The Government of Canada requires the Government of Alberta to collect certain information on the program and ensure reporting requirements are met.
Additional information
- These guidelines supersede the Alberta Works Online Manual content.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program Program
What is the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program?
The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program funds Indigenous organizations to deliver group-training projects designed with employers and other partners. It helps unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals gain skills training and work experience to obtain and maintain long-term employment.
Who is eligible for the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program program?
To be eligible for the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program program, you must:
Projects must establish a steering committee.
Projects must include classroom and/or online instructor-led training.
Projects must be custom designed for eligible participant groups and meet specific industry employment needs.
What expenses are eligible under Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program?
classroom and/or online instructor-led training such as occupational training, safety tickets and workplace essential skills training
work exposure and work experience
job coaching and mentoring
wrap-around supports and/or literacy upgrading if funded by another partner
Who can I contact for more information about the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program?
You can contact Government of Alberta by email at ipc@gov.ab.ca.
Where is the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program available?
The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program?
Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program is funded by Government of Alberta