Apatisiwin Employment Program

The vision of the Apatisiwin Program is that Aboriginal people gain education, experience, and skills to achieve and maintain meaningful employment.

Employment Counseling – To help clients define career goals, identify skills/needs and develop employment/training plans.

Skills Development – To Secure and monitor contracts with eligible clients/trainers/educational partners to assist clients in their skills development.

Outreach/Networking – To develop and maintain links with potential employers/trainers/organizations & services to improve employment opportunities.

Client Eligibility

• Unemployed or under employed
• Self-declared First Nation, Metis and Inuit persons residing in an urban Ontario environment
• Must have valid Social Insurance Number
• Must complete all documentation prior to service.

Funding is available for:

• Purchase of Training
• Employment Supports
• Training Supports
• Pre-Employment Training
• Stay-In-School Program
• Youth Internship
• Employment related -Community-Based Projects
• On-The-Job Training
• Apprenticeship Skills
• Labour Market Partnership
• Self-Employment Training

Employment and Training Services

• Employment Counselling
• Resume/Cover Letter Assistance
• Job Search/Information
• Application Processing
• Training/Action Plans
• Labour Market Information & Training Assistance

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