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Shooniyaa Wa Biitong - Employment and Training Administration

Administers training and employment services and programs for First Nations in the Treaty #3 area
  • Provides education and training skills for individuals who are unemployed
  • Provides training in upgrading existing skills for employed individuals
  • Provides new skills training for individuals in low paying jobs and seeking opportunities for advancement
Also provides the following services:
  • Assists with recruitment and selection processes of training participants and trainers
  • Assists with developing training plans
  • Provides information on occupations and skill requirements
  • Provides training and/or advice on training project implementation
  • Provides assistance and support to youth seeking work experience, summer employment, training, job readiness strategies, career information or gaining community service skills
Offers the following programs for eligible participants:
  • Individual employment/training program
  • First Nations training program
  • Youth programs
  • Regional employment/training partnerships
  • Self-employment program
  • Disability program

Application

  • Intake assessment and completed application required for all programs
  • Application forms available at office or on website
  • Open to referrals from any source

Eligibility

  • Must be a member of a Treaty #3 First Nation under Agreement
  • Contact local or head office to determine financial assistance eligibility

NOTE:
  • Can assist First Nations non Treaty #3 members to access funding from other First Nations or service providers
  • Any Treaty #3 member living in Canada can request assistance for all programs except the Self Employment Program

Languages

Physical Access

Fully Accessible

Fees

None
211 Ontario

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