PURPOSE OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS

The Métis Nation British Columbia administers the Métis Human Resource Development Agreement (MHRDA) to improve the employment potential, earning capacity and self-sufficiency of Métis people in British Columbia.

PROGRAM APPROVAL GUIDELINES/PRINCIPLES

When developing and/or approving employment or training programs, the seven (7) Regions of the MNBC and its affiliate organizations will subscribe to the following guidelines or principles:

• Employment and training programs must respond to current and anticipated/future labour market conditions or requirements.
• Métis people from all Regions of the Province must have reasonable and equitable access to employment and training programs.
• There will be a balanced approach to resource allocation for employment and training programs across all Regions of the Province.
• Employment and training programs must be client-based.
• Employment and training programs must be consistent with requirements established by the Government of Canada.
• Established policies and procedures will guide decisions and ensure administrative accountability.
• The members selected by communities to sit on Regional Employment and Training Committees shal be Métis Persons of that community