Career Advancement

Professional Skills Acquisition

This program promotes Capacity Building in Eeyou Istchee by helping employed participants increase their competencies and advance in their careers.

In the modern world, life-long learning is more important than ever.

The Career Advancement program allows workers to upgrade their skills and expertise by funding training expenses and other related costs for JBNQA beneficiaries. This allows companies and other organizations to ensure that their workers have the knowledge and training to take advantage of cutting edge technologies and techniques in their industry.

FOR APPLICANTS

EMPLOYERS & Organizations

ASD will assist organizations by covering expenses for professional training activities, including:

Tuition
Coaching
Training plan development
Travel expenses and more.

The Career Advancement program aims to improve Cree employees’ skill levels and employment outcomes. If you are a training organization or an employer providing jobs to Cree beneficiaries, contact us today to learn how we can help you train a stronger workforce for Eeyou Istchee.

FOR

CREE WORKERS

No one wants to do the same thing all the time. New experiences can make our lives and jobs more exciting, giving us a better idea of what we might be capable of.

Training is the key that unlocks the doors to these new opportunities. Whether it’s a new piece of equipment, a new computer program, or a new language, improving your skills and knowledge will give you the confidence to reach new heights in your chosen career and let employers see your potential.

The Career Advancement program provides funding to cover the price of tuition, travel costs, and other expenses that can sometimes make upgrading your skills a challenge.

If you are a Cree worker who wants to take part in training to upgrade your career, speak to your employer about the Cree Advancement program.

EligibilityCriteria

Eligible Activities	Training to acquire additional skills to further their career Priotiy will be given to training programs offered in: Eeyou Istchee, Quebec, and other Canadian provinces, in that order.
Expected Results	Improved skills levels and employment outcomes for Cree employed participants
Eligible Participants	Be at least 18 years of age or hold a Secondary School Diploma Be a Cree JBNQA Beneficiary Seeking advancement with their career
Duration	Up to a maximum of 52 weeks
Eligible Expenses	Training expenses, including tuition, coaching and training plan development at a maximum of $1000 per day Travel expenses in accordance with CNG’s Business Travel Policy Special assistance for persons with disabilities, up to $3,000 per participant Administration costs must not exceed 15% of the sub-total amount of the project’s expenditures before administration costs.
Non-Eligible Expenses	Capital costs for the construction or purchase of a building, other than to support the participation of persons with disabilities Expenses which would have otherwise been incurred by the Applicant Capital expenses, such as computers and equipment not related to the training project Expenses incurred before the application is submitted

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