Garden River First Nation - Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

Program:

Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)

Organization:

Garden River First Nation

Phone Numbers:

705-256-5413

Fax:

705-945-1415

Website:

www.gardenriver.org

Address:

6 Shingwauk St
Garden River, ON
P6A 6Z8

Intersection:

Shingwauk St and Hwy 17 E

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm
Jul-Aug: Mon-Thu 8am-4:15pm * closed 12noon-1pm * Fri 8am-12noon

Service Description:

Helps Anishnawbe people obtain employment and careers to foster their personal goals

Programs offered:

apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship: Includes on-the-job training by technical instruction
job opportunity program/targeted wage subsidy: Provides training and work experience with qualified employers/trainers to gain valuable knowledge and skills necessary to enter the labour force
mobility assistance: Individuals who have obtained full-time employment and who are relocating a minimum of 100 km may qualify for relocation assistance
self employment assistance: Assists individuals who want to start their own business and to become self-employed
skills enhancement/direct course purchase and apprenticeship: Unemployed/underemployed persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers may qualify for training courses
youth work experience program: Youth between the ages of 15-30 who have not successfully been able to find employment in their chosen career or educational paths may qualify for assistance

Fees:

Free

Application:

First Nation members who are unemployed, underemployed or require skills development may apply

Eligibility / Target Population:

All applicants must take part in employment counseling prior to being recommended for funding

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served:

Garden River First Nation