First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program. Program Guidelines

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1 First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program Program Guidelines

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3 First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program 1. Background The First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program is one of two programs that Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) administers under the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES). The FNIYES, with a national annual budget of $26.5 million, is a component of the Government of Canada s Youth Employment Strategy. The national annual budget for INAC s Skills Link Program is $18.5 million. 2. Objectives The Program has the following objectives: To promote the benefits of education as key to youth s participation in the labour market. To support the development and enhancement of young people s essential employability skills, such as communication, problem solving and working with others. To introduce youth to a variety of career options. To help youth acquire skills by providing wage subsidies for mentored work experience; and / or for mentored school-based work and study opportunities. 3. Key Activities The Program s key activities are: Wage subsidies for work placements and mentorship for youth who are not in school to help them develop employability skills and support their educational and career development. Work experience specifically in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Training experiences that support youth in acquiring skills needed for work placements. Career development information, including awareness and support activities such as career fairs and leadership projects, for example. Co-operative education (mentored school-based work and study opportunities) for students in band-operated and federal schools. Career planning and counselling activities. Activities that promote science and technology as an educational and / or career choice, including science camps, computer clubs, and activities that connect science and technology to traditional Aboriginal knowledge. 1

4 4. Eligible Recipients First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations may submit proposals under the Program. However, for co-operative education activities, only First Nations schools or federal schools on-reserve may submit proposals through their administering organization. 5. Eligible Participants Eligible participants include First Nations and Inuit youth ordinarily resident on-reserve or in recognized communities or in community lands. Youth means persons aged 15 to 30 inclusive. Mentored work placements are for youth who are not in school, and either unemployed or underemployed. See the Eligible Proposals section below for more information on the requirements for mentored work placements. Mentored work placements for the First Nation SchoolNet program (ICT) are for youth who are in school, or out of school and unemployed. For more information on requirements, see the Eligible Proposals section below. Co-operative education placements are for students in grades 7 to 12 enrolled in and attending a federal or band-operated school. For career promotion and science and technology activities, youth may be younger than 15 years of age. 6. Eligible Proposals Proposals must: Be in accordance with the Program guidelines. Be gender-balanced. Outline the activities that will be undertaken and how they will meet the Program s objectives. Outline the results to be achieved. Provide an estimate of eligible costs to be incurred, including any share to be borne by partners. Mentored work placements, including ICT: May not exceed 11 months; Youth may only participate once in the program; Participants will be paid a wage rate at or above the applicable provincial / territorial minimum wage; Must be completed by March 31 of the fiscal year in which funding is received; The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage, plus mandatory employment-related costs (MERC), while the private sector is eligible to receive up to 50% of the applicable minimum wage only; and, Where a participant with disabilities is hired, all employers are eligible to apply for 100% of the wage and MERC. In addition, a maximum contribution of $3,000 per participant may be available, on an actual cost basis, for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the participant s needs. 7. Proposal Outline The proposal template (DCI # ) can be found at or in the FNIYES Program book. 2

5 8. Review and Approval Process The INAC regional office or the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program will review and approve proposals. 9. Funding Arrangements Funding will be distributed to eligible recipients according to INAC s contribution funding authorities. 10. Reporting Requirements The Skills Link Program Report (DCI# ) is required by March 31. For mentored work placements including ICT, the Youth Evaluation (DCI#434342) is to be completed by each participant and submitted by March 31. Regional organizations that administer the Program on INAC s behalf are to submit both the reports mentioned above by May 15. If the Program Report and the Youth Evaluations are not submitted within 30 days of the applicable dates noted above, the organization will not be eligible for funding in the following fiscal year. Data Collection Tools for Community Use ONLY: Co-operative Education Placement Youth Evaluation This form is to be used to gather information and feedback from the youth who participate in the co-operative education placements as part of the Skills Link Program in order to gather the data needed by the First Nation / Community to report on the performance indicators that will demonstrate that program objectives are being met. Career Promotion and Awareness Activity Session Evaluation This form is to be used to gather information and feedback from the youth who participate in career promotion and awareness activities as part of the Skills Link Program to gather the data needed by the First Nation / Community to report on the performance indicators that will demonstrate that program objectives are being met. Science & Technology Activity Grades 5 & Up Session Evaluation This form is to be used to gather information and feedback from the youth in grades 5 and up who participate in science and technology activities as part of the Skills Link Program to gather the data needed by the First Nation / Community to report on the performance indicators that will demonstrate that program objectives are being met. 11. Eligible Costs Eligible costs are the following: For Mentored Work Placements, including ICT a) Participant wages and mandatory employment-related costs including the gross employee share of CPP, QPP, EI, vacation pay, WCB / CSST (Quebec) and where applicable, health insurance premiums. Wage costs per participant will meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage in the province / territory where the work placement occurs. b) Training experiences that support the acquisition of skills required for work placements may be included. c) Other necessary costs directly related to a proposed work placement including, but not limited to, travel to the job site, Internet hook-up, criminal record check, required uniforms, personal safety gear (e.g. work boots, safety hats, compasses, etc.) up to a maximum of $200 per participant. 3

6 d) Costs associated with workers compensation based on actual costs or assessment paid directly to the provincial / territorial workers compensation authority on behalf of employers and co-ordinators for eligible participants or administrative staff. e) Actual costs for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the needs of a disabled individual, up to a maximum of $3,000 per participant. f) Cost per participant of required daycare, including a description of the type of arrangements available in the community if applicable. For Co-operative Education Placements a) Salaries and employee benefits for teachers and education para-professionals not already covered by existing programs, including INAC elementary / secondary education and band support / tribal council funding. b) Staff training on co-operative education. c) Items such as safety equipment or uniforms required by the workplace. d) Room and board for students who must live away from home during their co-op placement. e) Costs related to administrative issues such as insurance coverage for students during co-op placement. For Career Promotion and Science and Technology Activities a) Facility rental where not available in the community. b) Materials. c) Fees for guest speakers. d) Transportation. e) Admission fees. Eligible Costs for All Activities a) Administrative costs not exceeding 10% of the total cost of the contribution. b) For recipient organizations that administer the distribution of the contribution to ultimate recipients, administrative costs not exceeding 10% of the total cost of the contributions distributed. Ineligible Costs a) All programs: Infrastructure or equipment purchases (e.g. computers and software). Capital costs for the construction of a building (other than small repairs or renovations to support the participation of persons with disabilities) or the purchase of land or buildings. Development and production of communication and information products. b) Career Promotion and Awareness, and Science and Technology activities: Salaries. Training. c) Co-op education placements: Salaries or wages for students. Daycare. Travel to meet with potential employers. Transportation of students and teachers. 4

7 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY SKILLS LINK PROGRAM PROPOSAL PROTECTED A The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Treasury Board s policy on Transfer Payments for the purpose of delivering Youth Employment Strategy programs and services. Information on individuals is used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Education employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request and / or the program requirements. We share the information you give us with the department of Human Resources and Social Development. The personal information will be kept for a period of 5 years and will then be transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information under the Privacy Act The information collected is described under the Personal Information Bank INA PPU 604 which is detailed at Section 1: Identification First Nation, Inuit Community or Organization Name Contact Given Name Contact Family Name Title / Position Address Telephone Fax (optional) Web site (optional) Section 2: Objectives and Activities Proposed Objectives (Check all that apply) Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Science and Technology Activities Co-operative Education Placements Mentored and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Work Placements Anticipated Number of Participants in Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Total Males Females Disabled Anticipated Number of Participants in Co-operative Education Placements Total Males Females Disabled Anticipated Number of Participants in Mentored and ICT Work Placements Total Males Females Disabled 2.2 Activities Planned for Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Activity(ies) (Check all that are planned Description of Activity and describe each in more detail.) Science / Technology Fair Science / Computer Club Science / Computer Camp Science / Technology Presentation Career Fair Career Planning Session Speaker talking about their career Leadership Project Life / Work Skills Session Other Number of Anticipated Participants 5

8 PROTECTED A 2.3 Anticipated Co-operative Education Placements Job Title and Description Name of Employer Grade Level If High School Credit, provide provincial course number & number of credits Number of Anticipated Participants 2.4 Anticipated Mentored and ICT Work Placements Job Title and Description Name of Employer Number of Hours of Work Section 3: Proposed Budget Project Costs Amount Requested from INAC Amount Expected from Other Sources Explanation Science and Technology Activities Facility Rental Materials Fees for guest speakers Transportation Admission Fees Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Facility Rental Materials Fees for guest speakers 6

9 PROTECTED A Transportation Admission Fees Co-operative Education Placements Salaries and benefits for teachers and para-professionals not already covered by existing programs Staff training on co-operative education Safety equipment or uniforms required by the workplace, criminal record checks, etc. Room and board for students who must live away from home Costs related to administrative issues such as insurance coverage for students during co-op placements Mentored and ICT Work Placements Total wages for work placements and mandatory employment related costs for work placements (e.g., employee share of CPP, QPP, EI, WCB / CSST, vacation) Training experiences that support skills acquisition required for work placements, including any required facilities or equipment rental Other work placement related costs (travel to job site, internet hook-up, safety gear, etc.) maximum $200 / participant Cost per participant of required day care Other Administrative Costs (not to exceed 10% of total budget) Special equipment and facilities to accommodate the needs of disabled participants Total The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Given Name Family Name Title Date (YYYYMMDD) 7

10 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY SKILLS LINK PROGRAM PROPOSAL DCI Number / Fiscal Year: ( ) Purpose: First Nations, Inuit Communities and other organizations seeking funds under the Skills Link program must submit a proposal in accordance with program guidelines to their INAC regional office or to the First Nations or Inuit organization managing the program. Reporting Period: For the coming fiscal year ending March 31 st Due Date: Contact Regional Office / Regional Managing Organization Helpful Hints: How to obtain forms: You may take a copy of the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide CD provided to band administration; or You may download the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide website at dci/dcilog_e.asp. To log in to the on-line Guide, click on this link or copy the link into your computer s internet browser. When the home page is displayed, select your province / territory and then type in the password which is the same as the province / territory selected. How to complete the form: Print the form and fill it in by hand or complete electronically and save. How to submit completed reports to INAC: Fax, mail or the report to your INAC Regional Office How to check the status of the report submitted: FNITP users may check the status of the submission and acceptance in the FNITP system. For further information on how to access FNITP, please contact your regional office. Contact your INAC Funding Services Officer for further information. Required Supporting Documents: none Program Documentation: Education Program Information: and / or on Recipient Reporting Guide CD. Program Authority / Applicable Legislation: T.B. Minute # Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development s Youth Employment Strategy Initiatives. Field Definitions: Field Section 1: Identification First Nation, Inuit Community or Organization Name Contact Given Name Contact Family Name Title / Position Definition The official and legal name of a given First Nation or Inuit community or organization. The given name of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the proposal. The family name of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the proposal. The title of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the proposal. 8

11 Address Telephone Fax (optional) Web site (optional) The mailing address of the program contact. The telephone number of the program contact. The fax number of the program contact. The address of the program contact. The web site of the recipient organization. Section 2: Objectives and Activities Proposed 2.1 Activities Planned Check all that apply from the list provided. Anticipated Number of Participants in Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Anticipated Number of Participants in Co-operative Education Placements Anticipated Number of Participants in Mentored and ICT Work Placements 2.2 Activities Planned for Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Indicate the number of participants anticipated for the Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Activities being planned: Total number of participants Number of males Number of females Number of disabled Indicate the number of participants anticipated for Co-operative Education Placements: Total number of participants Number of males Number of females Number of disabled Indicate the number of participants anticipated for Mentored and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Work Placements: Total number of participants Number of males Number of females Number of disabled For each type of activity undertaken: check the type of activity being planned, describe the activity, and indicate the number of anticipated participants (male, female, total and number of disabled participants) 2.3 Anticipated Co-operative Education Placements For each employer who you anticipate will provide co-operative education placements, indicate: The job title and description of the placement that will be provided, The name of the employer, The grade level of participants in this job placement, The provincial course number and number of credits that will be awarded to the participant in the placement (if applicable) The number of anticipated students who will have this co-op placement. 2.4 Anticipated Mentored and ICT Work Placements For each mentored and ICT work placement anticipated, indicate: The job title and description of the work placement, The name of the employer, The number of hours of work planned to be provided 9

12 Section 3: Proposed Budget Amount Requested from INAC Amount Expected from Other Sources Explanation Total Approval Block Given Name, Family Name, Title, Date Indicate the amount requested from INAC by type of eligible expense for Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness activities, Co-operative Education placements, Mentored and ICT work placements and Other administrative and special costs. Indicate any funds expected from other sources by type of eligible expense. Provide any explanations required to describe the amounts requested or to explain how you arrived at the amount shown. Provide the total amount requested from INAC and the total amount funds expected from other sources. The name and title of the person attesting that the information provided is accurate to the best of the person s knowledge and the date on which the accuracy of the information was acknowledged, in the format of YYYYMMDD. Privacy Statement: The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Treasury Board s policy on Transfer Payments for the purpose of delivering Youth Employment Strategy programs and services. Information on individuals is used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Education employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request and / or the program requirements. We share the information you give us with the department of Human Resources and Social Development. The personal information will be kept for a period of 5 years and will then be transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information under the Privacy Act The information collected is described under the Personal Information Bank INA PPU 604 which is detailed at 10

13 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY MENTORED AND ICT WORK PLACEMENTS YOUTH EVALUATION PROTECTED A The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Treasury Board s policy on Transfer Payments for the purpose of delivering Youth Employment Strategy programs and services. Information on individuals is used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Education employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request and / or the program requirements. We share the information you give us with the department of Human Resources and Social Development. The personal information will be kept for a period of 5 years and will then be transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information under the Privacy Act The information collected is described under the Personal Information Bank INA PPU 604 which is detailed at SECTION 1 TO BE COMPLETED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE WORK EXPERIENCE BY THE YOUTH 1. Personal Profile 1.1 Given Name 1.2 Family Name 1.3 First Nation / Community Name 1.4 Permanent Address 1.5 Telephone 1.6 (optional) 1.7 Gender: Male Female 1.8 How old are you? 1.9 Do you have a disability? Yes No 1.10 What is the highest grade level of education you have completed? Less than Secondary Some Secondary Secondary Graduation Some Post-secondary Post-secondary Graduation Other (specify): 1.11 What was your status at the start of the program? Under-Employed Unemployed Student 1.13 Name of Employer 1.14 Job Position Title 1.12 Start Date of Employment (YYYYMMDD) I agree to let Indian and Northern Affairs Canada use the information in this report for evaluation and promotional purposes. Signature Date (YYYYMMDD) SECTIONS 2 to 6 TO BE COMPLETED AT THE END OF THE WORK PLACEMENT (If the youth was not available to complete the evaluation at the end of the work placement, the Skills Link Program Administrator is to complete Section 2 and sign the form at the bottom of page 2.) 2. Length of Work Placement 2.1 Did you complete the program? Yes No 2.2 If you did not complete the program, indicate why: Found a job Moved Returned to school Family Responsibilities Other Unknown 2.3 Number of Hours Worked 2.4 End Date of Employment (YYYYMMDD) 11

14 3. Status After Your Work Placement PROTECTED A 3.1 What is your status now that the work placement is over? Employed Self-Employed Searching for a job Returning to school / Taking training 3.2 If returning to school, what level of study will you be pursuing? Secondary Post-secondary Graduate School Trade 4. Skills and Knowledge Gained 4.1 What employability skills do you feel you developed during this work placement? Check all that apply. Communication Adaptability Continuous learning Managing information Working safely Working with others Using numbers Demonstrating positive attitudes and behaviours Being responsible Thinking and solving problems Participating in projects and tasks Other Computer / technology skills Traditional skills (plants, medicines, spirituality, artisan, fishing, hunting, etc) 4.2 Did you receive a certificate as a result of your work placement? (e.g. First Aid, Waste Management, Health and Safety, etc) Yes No If yes, specify type: 5. Personal Reflection 5.1 Do you feel you are more employable as a result of your work placement? 5.2 Are you more aware of the benefits of completing your education? 5.3 Are you more aware of the different types of jobs that are available? 5.4 Are you more aware of the type of work you would like to do? 5.5 Are you more interested in taking science, math and / or technology courses? Absolutely Somewhat Not at all Absolutely Somewhat Not at all Absolutely Somewhat Not at all Absolutely Somewhat Not at all Absolutely Somewhat Not at all 5.6 Overall, were you satisfied with your work placement? Absolutely Somewhat Not at all 6. Success Stories / Suggestions 6.1 What were the most positive aspects of your work placement? 6.2 What could be done to improve your work placement and / or the program? I agree to let Indian and Northern Affairs Canada use the information in this report for evaluation and promotional purposes. Given Name Family Name Signature Date (YYYYMMDD) 12

15 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY MENTORED AND ICT WORK PLACEMENTS YOUTH EVALUATION DCI Number / Fiscal Year: FNITP ( ) Purpose: This report will gather information and feedback from the youth who participate in mentored and ICT work placements as part of the Skills Link program to assist with reporting required to Human Resources Development Canada and to provide the data needed by the First Nation / Community to report on the performance indicators that will demonstrate that program objectives are being met. Reporting Period: For the previous fiscal year ending March 31 st Due Date: March 31 st Instructions: A Youth Evaluation must be completed by or for each youth participant, and each participant report is to be submitted to INAC along with the Skills Link Program Report:. Section 1 is to be completed by the youth at the beginning of the work placement. Sections 2 through 6 are to be completed upon completion of the work placement or upon termination of the work placement if the youth does not complete the full program. If the youth is unavailable to complete these sections, they are to be completed by the FNIYES Skills Link Program Administrator. Helpful Hints: How to obtain forms: You may take a copy of the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide CD provided to the recipient administration; or You may download the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide website at dci/dcilog_e.asp. To log in to the on-line Guide, click on this link or copy the link into your computer s internet browser. When the home page is displayed, select your province/territory and then type in the password which is the same as the province/territory selected. Users of the First Nations and Inuit Transfer Payment System (FNITP) may download the form from the reporting menu in the FNITP system. For further information on how to access FNITP, please contact your regional office. How to complete the form: Print the form and fill it in by hand. How to submit completed forms to INAC: Fax, mail or the form to your INAC Regional Office How to check the status of the form: FNITP users may check the status of the submission and acceptance in the FNITP system. For further information on how to access FNITP, please contact your regional office. Contact your INAC Funding Services Officer for further information. Required Supporting Documents: None Program Documentation: Education Program Information: and / or on Recipient Reporting Guide CD. Program Authority / Applicable Legislation: T.B. Minute # Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development s Youth Employment Strategy Initiatives. 13

16 Field Definitions: Field Definition 1. Personal Profile to be completed at the beginning of the work placement by the youth. 1.1 Given Name The given name(s) of the youth participant. 1.2 Family Name The family name of the youth participant. 1.3 First Nation / Community Name The name of the First Nation or community that is administering the work placement program. 1.4 Permanent Address The permanent address of the youth participant which may be used to contact the youth for evaluation and / or promotional purposes. 1.5 Telephone The telephone number of the youth participant which may be used to contact the youth during the program as required and after the program for evaluation and / or promotional purposes (optional) The address of the youth participant which may be used to contact the youth during the program as required and after the program for evaluation and / or promotional purposes. 1.7 Gender The gender of the youth participant. 1.8 How old are you? The current age of the youth participant. 1.9 Do you have a disability? Yes if the youth participant self-identifies with a physical and / or learning disability. Otherwise, No 1.10 What is the highest grade level of education you have completed? 1.11 What was your status at the start of the program? The highest grade level of education completed by the youth participant at time of intake / selection. Indication of whether the youth participant was under-employed, unemployed or a student at the start of the program Start Date of Employment The start date for the work placement Name of Employer The name of the employer for whom the youth participant will be working Job Position Title The title and / or short description of the job position the youth participant will hold. Signature and Date The signature and date of the youth participant. 2. Length of Work Placement to be completed by the youth if possible. If the youth is not available to complete the evaluation at the end of the work placement, the SKills Link Program Administrator is to complete Section 2 and sign the form. 2.1 Did you complete the program? Yes if the youth participant worked until the anticipated end date of the work placement. No if the youth terminated the work placement before the anticipated end date. 2.2 If you did not complete the program, indicate why. Indication of the reason why the youth participant did not complete the program. 2.3 Number of hours worked The number of hours worked by the youth during the work placement. 2.4 End Date of Employment The last day worked. 3. Status After Your Work Placement to be completed by the youth participant at the end of the work placement. 3.1 What is your status now that the work placement is over? Indication of the youth participant s status. 3.2 If returning to school, what level of study will you be pursuing? Indication of the level of study the student will be pursuing if returning to school. 14

17 4. Skills and Knowledge Gained 4.1 What employability skills do you feel you developed during this work placement? Check all that apply. 4.2 Did you receive a certificate as a result of the work placement? Indication of the employability skills developed during the work placement. Yes if the student received a certificate as a result of the work placement, e.g. First Aid certificate, Waste Management Health and Safety certificate, etc. If yes, the name of the certificate is to be specified. 5. Personal Reflection Participants are to indicate their response to the following questions related to their work experience. 5.1 Do you feel you are more The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. employable as a result of your work placement? 5.2 Are you more aware of the benefits The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. of completing your education? 5.3 Are you more aware of the The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. different types of jobs that are available? 5.4 Are you more aware of the type The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. of work you would like to do? 5.5 Are you more interested in The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. taking science, math and / or technology courses? 5.6 Overall, how satisfied are you with your work placement? The rating of the youth participant in answer to this question. 6. Success Stories / Suggestions 6.1 What were the most positive aspects of your work placement? 6.2 What could be done to improve your work placement and / or the program? Approval Block Given Name, Family Name, Signature, Date A brief description by the youth about the most positive aspects of the work placement. A brief description by the youth of suggestions for improving the work placement and / or the program. The name and signature of the youth or program administrator who has completed sections 2-6 of the form, attesting that the information provided is accurate to the best of the person s knowledge and the date on which the accuracy of the information was acknowledged. Privacy Statement: The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Treasury Board s policy on Transfer Payments for the purpose of delivering Youth Employment Strategy programs and services. Information on individuals is used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Education employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request and / or the program requirements. We share the information you give us with the department of Human Resources and Social Development. The personal information will be kept for a period of 5 years and will then be transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information under the Privacy Act en/showdoc/cs/p-21. The information collected is described under the Personal Information Bank INA PPU 604 which is detailed at 15

18 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY SKILLS LINK PROGRAM REPORT PROTECTED A The information you provide in this document is collected under the authority of Treasury Board s policy on Transfer Payments for the purpose of delivering Youth Employment Strategy programs and services. Information on individuals is used by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Education employees who need to know the information in order to respond to your request and / or the program requirements. We share the information you give us with the department of Human Resources and Social Development. The personal information will be kept for a period of 5 years and will then be transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Individuals have the right to the protection of and access to their personal information under the Privacy Act The information collected is described under the Personal Information Bank INA PPU 604 which is detailed at Section 1: Identification First Nation, Inuit Community or Organization Name Contact Given Name Contact Family Name Title / Position Address Telephone Fax (optional) Web site (optional) Section 2: Results Achieved and Activities Undertaken 2.1 Activities Undertaken (Check all that apply) Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Science and Technology Activities Co-operative Education Placements Mentored and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Work Placements 2.2 Science and Technology and Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Activity(ies) (Check all that were undertaken and describe each one in detail.) Number of Events Description of Activity(ies) Number of Male Participants Number of Female Participants Total Number of Participants Number of Disabled Participants Science / Technology Fair Science / Computer Club Science / Computer Camp Science / Technology Presentation Career Fair 16

19 PROTECTED A Career Planning Session Speaker talking about their career Leadership Project Life / Work Skills Session Other Total Number of Participants for all Events 2.3 Co-operative Education Placements Co-operative Education Placements Undertaken Employer Name Number of Work Placements Provided Total Number of Hours of Work Provided Employer Name Number of Work Placements Provided Total Number of Hours of Work Provided Skills and Knowledge Gained (Number of youth who indicated they developed the following employability skills as a result of their Co-operative Education placement) Communication Adaptability Continuous Learning Managing Information Working Safely Working with Others Using Numbers Demonstrating Positive Attitudes and Behaviours Being Responsible Thinking and Solving Problems Participating in Projects and Tasks Computer/ Technology Skills Traditional Skills Other 17

20 2.3.3 Personal Reflection (Number of youth who responded in each category on the Co-op Education Placement Youth Evaluations) Absolutely Somewhat Not at all 1. Youth feel they are more employable as a result of their placement. 2. Youth are more aware of the benefits of completing their education. 3. Youth are more aware of the different types of jobs that are available. 4. Youth are more aware of the type of work they would like to do. 5. Youth were satisfied with their placement. PROTECTED A Personal Profile Total Number of Students who Participated Number of Males Number of Females Number of Disabled Number in Elementary School Number in Secondary School Number who received a Certificate Number who received High School Credits Number who did not complete their placement Number who indicated the following reasons for not completing their Co-operative Education placement Didn t like it Family Responsibility Moved Left School Other 2.4 Mentored and ICT Work Placements Mentored and ICT Work Placements Undertaken Job Title Employer Name Contact Name Phone Number Number of Hours of Work Provided Total number of hours of work provided from all mentored and ICT Work placements For Regional Managing Organizations administering the program: Indicate the number of communities who provided mentored and ICT placements 18

21 2.4.2 Personal Profile Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category on their Youth Evaluations Total Number who Participated Number of Males Number of Females Number of Disabled PROTECTED A Number of Youth by Age Range years old years old years old 30 years old Status of Youth at the Start of their Work Placement Under-employed Unemployed Students Number of Youth by Highest Level of Education at the Start of their Work Placement Less Than Secondary Some Secondary Secondary Graduation Some Post-Secondary Post-Secondary Graduation Other Length of Work Placement Number who did not Number who Indicated the following reasons for not completing the work placement complete their work placement Found a job Returned to School Moved Family Responsibilities Other Unknown Status After the Work Placement Status of Youth After Their Work Placement Employed Self-Employed Searching for a Job Returning to School / Taking Training Level of Study for Those Returning to School Secondary Post-secondary Graduate School Trade Skills and Knowledge Gained (Number of youth who indicated they developed the following employability skills as a result of their mentored or ICT work placement) Communication Adaptability Continuous Learning Managing Information Working Safely Working with Others Using Numbers Demonstrating Positive Attitudes and Behaviours Being Responsible Thinking and Solving Problems Participating in Projects and Tasks Computer / Technology Skills Traditional Skills Other Total Number who Received a Certificate List each type of certificate received and indicate the number of youth who received the certificate 19

22 PROTECTED A Personal Reflection (Number of youth who responded in each category on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations) Absolutely Somewhat Not at all 1. Youth feel they are more employable as a result of their placement. 2. Youth are more aware of the benefits of completing their education. 3. Youth are more aware of the different types of jobs that are available. 4. Youth are more aware of the type of work they would like to do. 5. Youth are more interested in taking science, math and / or technology courses. 6. Youth were satisfied with their placement. Section 3: Success Stories and Best Practices for the Skills Link Program Overall 3.1 Describe the most positive aspects of the program, including media coverage. 3.2 Describe the biggest challenges and your suggestions for improving the program. 3.3 Attach Youth Evaluations for each Mentored and ICT Work Placement participant. (Co-operative Education Youth Evaluations to be kept on file; submission to INAC is not required.) 20

23 PROTECTED A Section 4: Project Costs Project Costs Amount Received from INAC INAC Funds Spent Funds Spent from Other Sources Explanation Science and Technology Activities Facility Rental Materials Fees for guest speakers Transportation Admission Fees Career Promotion and Awareness Activities Facility Rental Materials Fees for guest speakers Transportation Admission Fees Co-operative Education Placements Salaries and benefits for teachers and para-professionals not already covered by existing programs Staff training on co-operative education Safety equipment or uniforms required by the workplace, criminal record checks, etc. Room and board for students who must live away from home Costs related to administrative issues such as insurance coverage for students during co-op placements Mentored and ICT Work Placements Total wages for work placements and mandatory employment related costs for work placements (e.g., employee share of CPP, QPP, EI, WCB / CSST, vacation) Training experiences that support skills acquisition required for work placements, including any required facilities or equipment rental 21

24 PROTECTED A Other work placement related costs (travel to job site, internet hook-up, safety gear, etc.) maximum $200 / participant Cost per participant of required day care Other Administrative Costs (not to exceed 10% of total budget) Special equipment and facilities to accommodate the needs of disabled participants Total The information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Given Name Family Name Title Date (YYYYMMDD) 22

25 FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT YOUTH EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY SKILLS LINK PROGRAM REPORT DCI Number / Fiscal Year: FNITP ( ) Purpose: This report is to support several purposes within the overall accountability and administration of the program as a whole. It forms part of the reporting requirements for HRSDC and is necessary to support accountability, ongoing performance measurement and program review. Reporting Period: For the previous fiscal year ending March 31 st Due Date: March 31 st, annually Helpful Hints: How to obtain forms: You may take a copy of the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide CD provided to band administration; or You may download the form from the Recipient Reporting Guide website at dci/dcilog_e.asp. To log in to the on-line Guide, click on this link or copy the link into your computer s internet browser. When the home page is displayed, select your province/territory and then type in the password which is the same as the province / territory selected. Users of the First Nations and Inuit Transfer Payment System (FNITP) may download the form from the reporting menu in the FNITP system. For further information on how to access FNITP, please contact your regional office. How to complete the form: Print the form and fill it in by hand or complete electronically and save. How to submit completed reports to INAC: Fax, mail or the report to your INAC Regional Office How to check the status of the report submitted: FNITP users may check the status of the submission and acceptance in the FNITP system. For further information on how to access FNITP, please contact your regional office. Contact your INAC Funding Services Officer for further information. Required Supporting Documents: Youth Evaluations for each mentored and ICT Work Placement participant are required. (Youth Evaluations for Co-operative Education participants are to be completed by all participants and kept on file but submission to INAC is not required.) Program Documentation: Education Program Information: and / or on Recipient Reporting Guide CD. Program Authority / Applicable Legislation: T.B. Minute # Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development s Youth Employment Strategy Initiatives. 23

26 Field Definitions: Field Definition First Nation, Inuit Community or Organization Name The official and legal name of a given First Nation or Inuit community or organization. Recipient Number The number assigned to the First Nation or Inuit community or organization by INAC, to a maximum of 5 digits and in the format Contact Given Name The given name of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the program report. Contact Family Name The family name of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the program report. Title / Position The title of the person to be contacted about any questions related to the program report. Address The mailing address of the program contact. Telephone The telephone number of the program contact. Fax The fax number of the program contact. (optional) The address of the program contact. Web site (optional) The web site of the recipient organization. Section 2: Results Achieved and Activities Undertaken 2.1 Activities Undertaken Check all that apply from the list provided. 2.2 Science and Technology and Career Promotion and For each type of activity undertaken: Awareness Activities check the type of activity, indicate the number of events related to the activity, provide a description of the activity(ies), and indicate the number of participants (male, female, total and number of disabled participants). At the end of the section, provide the total of the number of participants for all events (males, females, all participants and participants who were disabled). 2.3 Co-operative Education Placements Co-operative Education Placements Undertaken For each employer who provided co-operative education placements, indicate: the employer name the number of work placements provided the total number of hours of work provided for all placements provided 24

27 2.3.2 Personal Profile Indicate the number of participants in co-operative education placements who fit the categories provided: Total number of participants Number of males Number of females Number of disabled Number in elementary school Number in secondary school Number who received a certificate Number who received high school credits Number who did not complete their placement Number who indicated the reasons provided for not completing their Co-operative Education placement Source: Questions 1.8, 1.11, 2.2, 2.3, 1.17, 1.18 on the Co-operative Education Placement Youth Evaluations Skills and Knowledge Gained Indicate the number of youth who indicated they developed the employability skills listed as a result of their Co-operative Education Placement. Source: Question 2.1 on the Co-operative Education Placement Youth Evaluations Personal Reflection Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category absolutely, somewhat and not at all to the questions that were asked in section 3 of the Co-operative Education Placement Youth Evaluations. 2.4 Mentored and ICT Work Placements Mentored and ICT Work Placements Undertaken For each work placement, indicate: the job title the employer name the name of the contact at the employer s office the phone number of the contact person the number of hours of work provided Indicate as well, the total number of hours of work provided from all mentored and ICT work placements. Source: Questions 1.13, 1.14, and 2.3 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations Number of communities who provided ICT placements Regional Management Organizations are to indicate the number of communities that participated by providing ICT work placements in their community Personal Profile Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category on their Youth Evaluations. Total number of youth who participated Number of males Number of females Number of disabled Number of youth by age range Status of youth at the start of their work placement Number of youth by highest level of education at the start of their work placement Source: Questions 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations 25

28 2.4.3 Length of Work Placement Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category on their Youth Evaluations. Number who did not complete their work placement Number who indicated the reasons provided for not completing their work placement Source: Questions 2.1 and 2.2 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations Status After the Work Placement Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category on their Youth Evaluations. Status of youth after their work placsement Level of study of those returning to school Source: Questions 3.1 and 3.2 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations Skills and Knowledge Gained Indicate the following: The number of youth who indicated they developed the employability skills listed as a result of their mentored or ICT work placement. The total number who received a certificate as a result of their work placement Provide a list of the certificates received and the number of youth who received each type of certificate. Source: Question 4.1 and 4.2 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations Personal Reflection Indicate the number of youth who responded in each category absolutely, somewhat and not at all to the questions that were asked in section 5 of the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations. Section 3: Success Stories and Best Practices for the Skills Link Program Overall 3.1 Describe the most positive aspects of the program, including media coverage. 3.2 Describe the biggest challenges and your suggestions for improving the program. 3.3 Attach Youth Evaluations for each mentored and ICT work placement participant. A narrative description of the most positive aspects of the program, including a description of any media coverage received for the program. Source: Question 6.1 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations and other sources of information, such as feedback provided by employers and other organizations involved in the program. A narrative description of the biggest challenges and suggestions for improvement. Source: Question 6.2 on the Mentored and ICT Work Placements Youth Evaluations and other sources of information, such as feedback provided by employers and other organizations involved in the program. Youth Evaluations for each mentored and ICT work experience placement are to be completed by youth upon completion of their placement and submitted with this report. Youth evaluations for each co-operative education placement are to be completed by youth upon completion of their co-op education placement and kept on file in the band office but they do not need to be submitted to INAC. 26