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“A Summer Employment Program for Post-Secondary Students”
Objective: To provide summer employment opportunities to Treaty 3 post-secondary students in career-related employment in their specific field of study.
Eligible Participants:
- Must have completed at least one year of full-time post-secondary studies and be resuming full-time studies in the fall or graduating in 2012;
- Must be a Treaty #3 member;
- Up to 30 years of age at time of application.
Eligible Employers:
- Non-profit or private sector;
- Must have been in operation for at least 6 months and be able to provide evidence;
- Must have third party liability insurance or WSIB;
- Must be able to provide quality work experience, guidance, training and supervision.
- The employer is in satisfactory standing with Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong – i.e. previous or current project files are in good standing.
Application Guidelines:
- Employment must be related to student’s career goals and field of study;
- Students must take initiative of finding a suitable employer;
- Maximum of $10.25 per hour based on 35 hours per week;
- Mandatory Employment Related Costs are eligible if employer is non-profit and additional costs to cover WSIB or private insurance coverage;
- Program Duration: Employment can take place anytime between April 16, 2012 to August 31, 2012.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted beginning April 2nd, 2012 to April 27th, 2012 until funds are committed whichever comes first.
Contact the Program Officer in your area for further information about the program, application process or assistance with your job search. Or contact Shirley Kelly, Program Supervisor at the main office at 1-800-545-5113 or (807) 468-2030.
Application packages are available online at: Career Employment Match Application Package
Mail, fax or deliver your application package to:
Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area
580 Lakeview Drive
P.O. Box 2909
Kenora, Ontario P9N 3X8
Fax: (807) 468-1813
Faxed applications will be accepted for deadline purposes; however the original applications will be required for processing.
