Indigenous Skill & Employment Training Strategy (ISETS)
ISETS is a nationwide program that runs through the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC). This program works with participants, employers and institutes to ensure participants are engaged in training programs that will directly lead to employment opportunities
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
1-705-622-6662
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:
Rachel Corbiere
Kinoomaagegamik Training Facility
1 (705) 462-2115
r.corbiere@keepersofthecircle.com