Programs

Workplace Training Program

OBJECTIVE:
To assist employers to upgrade the skills of current full time, current part-time or seasonal employees to meet current or future skill needs.

ELIGIBLE SPONSORS:
Aboriginal Bands/organizations. Aboriginal/Non-Aboriginal small business and/or corporations.

ELIGIBLE CLIENTS:
Current employees, either existing or newly hired, Boards or Chief & Council. Priority to those at risk of lay off due to changes in their position or training which will enable them to access a broader range of occupations. Training is specifically intended to meet current or future skill needs.

ACTIVITIES/EXAMPLES:
Computer Skills, Office Skills upgrade, Management/Supervisory Skills, Industrial First Aid, Financial Management Skills, Administration Skills, Human Resource Planning Skills, Negotiation Skills etc.

TIME FRAME:
Negotiable.

WAGE SUBSIDY:
Replacement Costs for employee hired during regular employees extended absence (More than 1 week).

MANDATORY EMPLOYMENT RELATED COSTS
(EI, CPP, Vacation Pay, WCB or Equivalent)
Up to 100% of wage replacement costs.

TRAINING COSTS:
Off-the-job - up to $20 per participant training hour.

OVERHEAD COSTS:
No allowable Overhead Costs

SPECIAL COSTS:
Only as required. Equipment lease/rental related to activities (i.e. chainsaw, computer, vehicle rental) Costs to assist disabled workers (i.e. special equipment, renovations, one-on-one special training) (Maximum up to $7,500).