Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
Canadian National Indigenous Organization
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET)
Funding and Assistance for Skills Training
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) provides funding and assistance for training and skills development to Non-Status Indians (First Nations), Status Indians, Eastern Métis, and Southern Inuit, living off reserve in Canada who are members of CAP's provincial affiliate organizations.
How to Apply
To apply for skills and employment training funding, complete the Client Application. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact the ISET National Training Coordinator, Fineen Davis, at: applications@abo-peoples.org
What we Provide
1) Employment counseling
Employment counseling includes career assessments, career planning, choosing a training institution/college etc.2) Skills training funding
Skills trainings funding includes tuition for college or accredited skills training certificates and diplomas.3) Training supports
Training supports can provide tutoring, books, training supplies, training equipment, and referrals to other supports.4) Job search assistance
Job search includes assistance preparing resumes, searching for a job, and preparing for job interviews.Individuals in their final year of university can be funded for tuition and books. The CAP ISET may also fund wage subsidies after skills training for those who require job experience to gain employment. Individuals who wish to enter the labour market via self-employment may also be assisted (i.e., skills training to operate a home business, business planning etc.). Employed persons stuck in low-skill/low-paying jobs, part-time jobs, or facing a future loss of employment can be assisted. Please note that applications can take up to 6 weeks to review and be approved, so it is recommended to apply to ISET within enough time before your training begins.