Inuit Youth Work Experience Program (IYES)
This is one of four programs administered by Kakivak Association under the Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (IYES). The IYES, is a component of the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy. Objectives - Support the provision of opportunities for mentored work experience - Support the development and enhancement of essential employability skills, such as communication problem solving, and working with others - Expose youth to a variety of career options - Promote the benefits of education as being key to labour market participation
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
$3,000 The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage plus mandatory employment related costs (MERC) CPP, EI and WCB,…) and the private sector up to 50% of the applicable minimum wage only +Where a participant with disabilities is hired, all employers are eligible to apply up to 100% of the wage +A maximum contribution of $3,000 per participant may be available, on an actual cost basis, for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the participant's needs
Type of Grant
Hiring
Sectors
All Sectors, Community
Demographics
Indigenous, Under 30, Person with Disabilities
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
training, Employment Opportunities
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Organizations and businesses may submit proposals. The delivery agency will pay participants the applicable provincial/ territorial minimum wage.
Projects must not exceed 11 months and must be completed by February 28
Eligible Activities
- Mentored work experience
- Career planning and counseling activities, including a youth needs assessment for each participant Life and work skills development for the participant
Grant Application website
https://kakivak.ca/en/training_programs
Contact
Fax: 867-979-3707
Email: info@kakivak.ca