ISET Programs: Contact Us To Apply
The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program helps Indigenous people access training, skills development, and employment supports that lead to meaningful work and long-term career success. ATEC administers this funding through programs such as Skill Development, Job Start Support, Targeted Wage Subsidy, and Summer Student. Whether someone is returning to school, earning certifications, starting a new job, gaining work experience, or connecting with an employer, these programs help reduce barriers and create stronger pathways to employment across the ATEC service area
Targeted Wage Subsidy
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
An 8-27 week program that provides funding to cover part of an Employee wage. The Program creates opportunities to enhance skills on the job and improve long-term employment with a local employer.
This opportunity may lead to continued employment with the sponsor. TWS funds are not meant to create a funding dependency. Core staff or normal program activities can only be supported once.
**OBJECTIVES**
To provide a wage subsidy, employment related costs and related training dollars for an unemployed eligible participant
Sponsors will offer likely hood of long-term employment or for the participant to obtain sustainable employment
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Summer Student Funding
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
An 8-16 week wage subsidy program that provides funding to hire high school or post secondary student for summer jobs.
The Program provides students with work experience, builds transferrable skills career awareness and preparation for future entry into the labour market
**OBJECTIVES**
This program provides work experience and developmental learning for in-school youth through wage subsidies for employers.
Employers should not hire the same students for consecutive years and must ensure fair and equal opportunities for all candidates.
Students cannot be supervised by their immediate family members.
Job Start Support
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Starting a new job can come with unexpected costs. ATEC’s Job Start Supports program helps eligible Indigenous job seekers cover essential expenses needed to begin employment, such as work boots, safety gear, uniforms, tools, security checks, and transportation.
Our goal is to remove barriers so you can start your new job with confidence and focus on building a successful career. Funding is available to eligible clients who have secured employment and meet program requirements
Skills Development (Strategic Initiatives)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Eligible clients gain the education, training, and certifications needed to pursue meaningful careers and long-term employment. Funding and supports are tailored to help participants build the knowledge, confidence, and qualifications required to succeed in the workforce and create sustainable employment outcomes.
ATEC may provide support for certificate, diploma, or other skills-focused training that aligns with an individual's career goals and current labour market opportunities.