Youth Development Program

Objective:
Designed to assist students in preparing for their future entry into the labor market. Focuses on providing work experience, developmental learning experience and entrepreneurial skills for in-school youth through the provision of a wage subsidy to employers.

Eligible Sponsors:
Aboriginal Bands, organizations, aboriginal small businesses and/or corporations.

Eligible Clients:
Students that are currently attending Secondary / Post Secondary institutions and Youth (currently not in school).

Activities:
Should provide career-related experience, address social issues, or provide specific entrepreneurial training.

Time Frame: Negotiable

Wage Subsidy:
Private sector - Maximum $2.50 per hour. Public Sector - Maximum $4.25 per hour and Non-Profit - $7.00 per hour or current minimum wage.

Mandatory Employment Related Costs: CPP-2.36%; UIC-4.22%; Holiday Pay-4% (as at December 2/97) plus WCB costs.

Training Costs: Negotiable-training costs when related to youth training.

Overhead Costs:
Up to $100.00 per employee (only when required and when ISETS budget permits).
Special Costs: No funds allowed for Special Costs.

Note: The ISETS Board of Directors encourage all applicants of their programs, to seek financial resources other than ISETS funds that are available, as well as consider employer contribution whenever possible.