Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
To assist in the development of a skilled Aboriginal workforce through the provision of individual and community based employment and training initiatives.Anishinabek Employment and Training Services
212 Camelot Street
Upper Level
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7A 4B1
Ph: (807) 346-0307
Fax: (807) 346-0310
E-mail: aets@aets.org
Website:http://www.aets.org/
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Business Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinbek
- BiinJitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinbek
- Gull Bay First Nation
- Michipcoten First Nation
- Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation
- Pays Plat First Nation
- Pic Mobert First Nation
- Red Rock Band
Our Mission
To assist in the development of a skilled Aboriginal workforce through the provision of individual and community based employment and training initiatives.
Background:
AETS was established in May 1997 to deliver HRDC – related programs and services to the on- and off-reserve members of 8 participating Aboriginal communities. AETS currently operates in conjunction with an Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreement between the Union of Ontario Indians and the Federal Government.
The staff of AETS works closely with each of the First Nation communities. These community partnerships allow greater control over Aboriginal human resource development, enabling out First Nations to build the capacity and skills which will bring solutions closer to those affected by employment issues.
Client-Based Services and Interventions
CLIENT RESOURCE CENTRE
Computer Access For:
- Resume writing
- Internet research
- Business development
Access To:
- Resume and cover letter assistance
- Photocopier/fax machine
- Telephone for employer contacts
- Job board and community events
- Local and regional newspapers
- Resource library
- Labour Market information
- TV/VCR
- Children’s play area
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLING
To provide guidance, assessment and career planning services aimed at the integration of an individual into the labour market. Upon completion of employment counseling and the assessment process, an individual may be eligible for participation in one of the following:
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
EMPLOYMENT START UP
To provide financial assistance to clients who have verified employment.
TRAINING PURCHASE
Skills training for individuals who have gone through a job search and have identified an employment opportunity requiring particular training.
WAGE SUBSIDY
On-the-job training and/or direct work experience, to assist eligible individuals in obtaining long-term employment.
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
Travel assistance provided for confirmed interviews, or relocation assistance based on an offer of employment.
SELF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Assistance provided to eligible individuals in starting their own business.
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT
Business-related training provided to entrepreneurs, to enhance their potential to succeed in business.
YOUTH EXPERIENCE
On-the-job training to assist unemployed or under-employed youth, through the provision of financial assistance to employers.
DISABILITY SUPPORTS
Employment and training supports provided to individuals with identified disabilities. Eligibility Criteria for Client-Based Interventions:
- Must be unemployed.
- Must have been out of school for twelve consecutive months.
- Training will lead to employment / offer of employment.
- Program must not be eligible for Band Post Secondary funding.
- There must be a demonstrated need for assistance.
What all Clients Should Know
- Recommendations for referral to a First Nation’s Review Committee are based on successfully completing the Employment Counseling and Assessment Process.
- Requests will be considered on a “first come first served” basis and will be reviewed pending availability of funding.
- All eligible funding requests will be reviewed by the respective individuals First Nation Client Based Review Committee.
- The application and approval process normally takes three to four weeks.
- Formal approval must be confirmed prior to the start of the program intervention.
