Indigenous Skill & Employment Training Strategy (ISET)

Those eligible to apply for ISETS funding:

• Indigenous Peoples who are permanent residents of Ontario
• Students enrolled in post-secondary training courses  (enrolled in a multi-year course must re-apply for funding each year), or students enrolled in their last and final year of university studies
• Full time students
• On training plans that coincide with current and future ON job market information based on the region the client is willing to work in
• Those who are unemployed, underemployed or do not possess employable skills

What is required in order to apply?

• An acceptance letter from the training institution
• A schedule of ALL fees for the course from the school
• Documentation from the school stating the start date and end date of the training
• Address, phone number and fax number of the training institution or business
• Contact person at the training institution or business
• A current résumé
• If the client is currently drawing EI benefits: Their caseworker’s name and contact information is required, as well as, the dates of their EI claim
• If the client is currently a Social Assistance recipient: Their case worker’s name and contact information is required
• Details and contact information of any other funding partners that the client has already secured funding from

Apply for the ISETS program

To apply for the ISETS program please use this link: https://nwac.ca/wg2stgd/direct-support-programs/isets/

Kelly Hyde
Ontario ISETS Coordinator
1-855-647-7874 ext. 5010
k.hyde@keepersofthecircle.com

Contact

We also offer an access area with computers, a printer, internet access, and fax services. If you would like more information about these services please contact:

Kelly Hyde

Program Centre – 247 Whitewood Ave

Temiskaming Shores, ON P0J 1P0

1-855-647-7874 ext.5010

k.hyde@keepersofthecircle.com