OBJECTIVES

To purchase appropriate training, either short or long-term, from various Training Institutions and organizations for individuals and groups. Such programs must be directly linked to enhancing the client's employment marketability. To enable clients to pursue career and employment options by meeting entry-level qualifications for job placements or maintenance, further training and education, or trades and apprenticeships.

ELIGIBLE CLIENTS

Métis clients, whether EI eligible or not, including income assistance recipients, who may be unemployed, under-employed, or employed, particularly those requiring pre-qualification for chosen career path or for self-employment. (Employed clients will be encouraged to make a contribution.) Métis clients whose employment is at risk due to deficiency in employment skills or certification.

ELIGIBLE DELIVERY AGENTS

Recognized public post-secondary Training Institutions, private Training Institutions registered with the Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of B.C. (PPSEC), and/or delivery agents recognized by industry.

CRITERIA

Training must relate directly to employment goals and must meet the needs of both the client and the industry or labour market. Clients must access training through the application process. Training costs will correspond to funding availability and must demonstrate cost effectiveness. This may include tuition, textbooks and related supplies, special equipment where necessary, lab/exam and certification fees, incremental transportation and childcare expenses, and living expenses according to the negotiated financial assistance policies. Capital assets are not eligible expenses.

DURATION

The maximum amount of funding available per client is twenty-four (24) months. In the case of long-term programs, priority will be given to applicants entering the last twenty-four (24) months of training. A funding commitment will only be made for a maximum of one (1) year at a time and the applicant must reapply by submitting an application in each subsequent year.