Under a 10-year contribution agreement with Indigenous Skills & Employment Training Program (ISETP) The multi-year funding agreement titled “First Nations Labor Market Strategy” (FNLMS) is to support the growth of Indigenous communities and foster lifelong learning, skills development and training, the Government of Canada has committed to the creation of the ISET Program, the successor to the Aboriginal Skills & employment Training Strategy (ASETS) This transformational approach to Indigenous labor market programming supports preparation for the increased transfer of First Nations labor market development programs to First Nations governments and mandated organizations. The parameters of the ISET Program build on over 25 years of programming and service delivery by First Nations organizations.
Services delivery is provided under this agreement to: Peawanuck, Attawapiskat, Kashechewan, Fort Albany, Taykwa Tagamou Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation and Missanabie Cree and their affiliated members regardless of where they are living. Membership of the Moose Cree First Nation, under their own agreement, services are provided by Moose Cree Training & Employment Unit (MCTEU)
Eligible Activities encompass a wide range of labour market activities including locally designed programs in support of the “First Nations Labour Market Strategy” FNLMS Employment-related and career development assistance and outreach to First Nations, including youth and people with disabilities (e.g. client assessment, case management, job search, job retention assistance, summer jobs, work experience, and other supports, compatible with the objectives of (FNLMS)