Program Goal:
The Apatisiwin program will offer employment and training interventions and other activities designed to improve education and employment outcomes for Urban Indigenous people residing in Ontario. Each program site will employ an Employment Counsellor who is responsible for delivering services to eligible direct-service users by assessing their needs and supporting the development of an action plan to address identified employment barriers.
Develop labour force skills to improve employability of urban Indigenous people.
Develop employment opportunities for direct-service users through employer partnerships and community based economic development activities.
Support direct-service users to stay in school, return to school and transition along the education and employment continuum.
Advance urban Indigenous community development through increased labour force participation and retention.