• KIIKENOMAGA KIKENJIGEWEN EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING SERVICES

    Intake Application Form

  • KAEP OFFICE: Suite 400, 4th Floor - 28 Cumberland St. N. | Thunder Bay, ON | P7A 4K9

    KKETS OFFICE: 523 Algoma St. N, 2nd Floor North Wing | Thunder Bay, ON | P7A 5C2

    Tel: (807) 768-4470 | Fax: (807) 768-4471 | Toll Free: 1-888-688-4652
    www.kkets.ca | kkets-reception@matawa.on.ca

  • Please allow a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks for processing your application prior to the beginning of your course or funding assistance. All information and signatures must be received in order to qualify for a KKETS sponsored program. Please fill out the following forms for your application to be processed. You MUST attach copies of the forms (see below) required by your program with your application.

    Please fill out the following forms in order for your application to be processed. Also attach copies which MUST accompany your application forms according to your program;

     

    All Applications
    • Copy of Status Card
    • Copy of SIN Card
    • Cover Letter written to KKETS andUpdated Resume
    • Dependents Identification (ifchildcare is required)
    KAEP
    • Highschool Transcript
    • Part III of this form
    Apprenticeship
    • Proof of education
    ISETS
    • A Letter confirming JobInterview
    • A Letter of acceptance fromTraining Institute
    • Letter from Employer (PES)
    • Part II of this form
    • Finance Application Form at the end of this form
    1. Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP) - The key objective of ALLESP is to improve adult learning, literacy and essential skills. It is open to all MatawaFirst Nation members who want to continue their education and do not have their OSSD by training virtualfrom home or in-community. We aim to prepare participants with the knowledge and capacity to pursue andtransition into furthering their education, training and employment opportunities.
    2. KKETS Adult Education Program (KAEP) - KAEP gives adults (18 years and older) who have been out of school for more than one year an opportunity toachieve their Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Classes are held in-person in Thunder Bay,ON. Throughout the course of the program, there are presentations and workshops on various topics, careerbuilding skill opportunities such as First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling, etc. In addition, there are presentationson trades training and apprenticeships programming, elder support and monetary supports available to thosewho are eligible.
    3. Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy Program (ISETS) - The ISETS program was developed to address barriers to employment through training in the trades, pre-employment supports (PES), personal protective equipment (PPE), mobility supports, job search supports,wage subsidies and job creation funding. We aim to support Matawa community members in finding new ormore meaningful employment opportunities. Clients who are ready to start employment or seek employmentopportunities through training should apply to the KKETS ISETS program either through your EmploymentCommunity Counsellor (ECC) or through our Thunder Bay office.
    4. Mashkosii Ojibik Apprenticeship Program - This program focuses on identifying all construction activity in the community and attach apprenticeship to itwhile registering people with skilled trade experience wanting to challenge Trade Equivalency Exam/ RedSeals.
    5. Harvesters Support Grant - The 3-year Harvester Support Grant for the 5 remote Matawa communities was launched in September 2020.The goal of the program is to improve access to country and traditional foods by increasing food sharing,increase the number of harvesters in the community and improve knowledge sharing between existing andnew harvesters. Eligible Communities include: Eabametoong, Marten Falls, Webequie First Nation, Nibinamik(Summer Beaver) and Neskantaga (Landsdowne House).
    6. Certification in Indigenous Language Revitalization (CILR) - In partnership with the University of Victoria, students will examine formal and informal approaches tolanguage teaching and learning in Indigenous community settings. Topics include forms of languageacquisition, Indigenous teaching and learning strategies, how strategies are related to community needs andgoals and the role of community and community members in teaching and learning.
    7. Discovery House, Construction Craft Worker Training - Discovery House units are being built in the remote Matawa First Nation communities of Eabametoong,Webequie, Marten Falls, Neskantaga and Nibinamik. KKETS is hiring youth (ages 16-30) from Matawa FirstNations who are interested in learning skills in construction and are ready to commit to a 3-year training andemployment program. Training will take place in the remote communities in a blended online and in-personformat.
    8. Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) - Prior learning assessment and recognition defines processes that allow individuals to identify, document, haveassessed and gain recognition for their prior learning. The learning may be formal, informal, non-formal, orexperiential. The context of the learning is not key to the process as the focus is on the learning. PLARprocesses can be undertaken for several purposes, including self-knowledge, credit or advanced standing at anacademic institution, for employment, licensure, career planning or recruitment.

  • Universal Participant Information Form

    Part 1: All Applications
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  • Certificates (i.e. First Aid/WHIMIS/Fall Arrest/Chainsaw/Customer Service/Food Safety etc.)

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  • PART II: ISETS, Apprenticeship, Discovery House, CILR, and Harvesters Applicants only:

    If you are applying for the KKETS Adult Education Program (KAEP) please move to Part III
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  • I, * hereby declare that the information provided is true and complete to my knowledge and I understand a false statement may disqualify me. I acknowledge that I am providing this information in connection with my participation in Kiikenomaga Kikenjiigewen programs & services.

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  • Part III: KAEP Applicants only:

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  • KAEP Applicant's Signature

  • I, hereby declare that the information provided is true and complete to my knowledge and I understand a false statement may disqualify me. I acknowledge that I am providing this information in connection with my participation in Kiikenomaga Kikenjiigewen programs & services.

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  • Employment Insurance Verification and Authorization

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  • Generally, if you are Employed, you cannot quit a job to participate in a government-funded labour market program.

  • If Yes, please fill an application for EI Benefits along with this form and the record(s) of employment. Your application will be given priority.

  • I hereby authorize Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services to release information about the status and benefit rate of my Employment Insurance claim to the organization or person identified below in order to determine my eligibility in to participate in an Indigenous Skills & Employment Training Strategy (ISETS) Program and income supports. This authorization will remain in effect unless I give written instruction to cancel this release of information.

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  • CONSENT TO REQUEST AND RELEASE INFORMATION

  • In compliance with the legislated Personal Information protection Act. Consent, by signing this form is required by clients for the collection of personal information, which will be used solely for the following. At no time will this information be disclosed and used for any other purpose, unless the client agree and
    Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen obtains another signed consent form from clients.

    To administer and evaluate the effectiveness of Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services (KKETS) programs and services, personal information about the client is requested by Service Canada (HRSDC). Primary Funding Agencies and Organizations providing training (training deliverers).
    Other organizations as described below may be contacted in order to obtain appropriate facts, which aid in making informed decisions.

    1. To confirm a client’s request for funds, information may be required directly from;
      1. The federal government about exhausted EI benefits or current status on EI claims and childcare subsidies.
      2. Ministry of Community and Social Services, First Nation or municipality Social Services office about receipt of social assistance.
      3. Workers Safety Insurance Board or other Disability insurers about receipt of Workers Safety Insurance Board.
      4. Other relevant agencies
    2. Information will be required when individual’s origin is outside the KKETS area but the client resides in the KKETS area and is requesting financial assistance. Information may be requested from other primary funding agencies in other provinces when a client is requesting financial assistance and he/she originates from that province but is living in the KKETS area or vice versa.
    3. Verification of First Nation Status and affiliation must occur prior to assessment of request. A KKETS staff member and a First Nation Membership Clerk/Band Administrator will confirm this information.
    4. Participant information may be provided to an employer when making referrals to potential jobs.
    5. Clients may be referred to other partner agencies or organizations to access other services.
    6. Client may receive follow-up services for the period of at least one year upon completion of KKETS; Education, Apprenticeship/Training Programs. A KKETS staff will work with its clients to ensure; adequate supports have been received, barriers/challenges to employment have been removed, upcoming
      education/training/apprenticeship and employment opportunities are regularly communicated and education/training and employment goals have been achieved. In order for KKETS to provide this service, it is required that the client will maintain contact with KKETS staff and First Nation Employment Community Coordinators by providing up-to-date contact information such as; telephone number, address and email for these purposes.
    7. Should I be successful in obtaining funding from KKETS, I will allow KKETS to publish my name as aparticipant on a project funded through KKETS.

    I have read this document, or have had this document read to me and fully understand the above notice and do consent to the collection, disclosure and use of my personal information as described herein.

  • I, * acknowledge for which purpose my personal information has been requested by and may be disclosed to Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services.

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  • Photo/Video Consent to Release Form

  • The undersigned does hereby authorize Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewin Employment & Training Services and/or its associates, assistants, or subcontractors to photograph/record or use a photograph/video for educational and commercial purposes.

  • The undersigned authorizes KKETS to permit the use and display of said photographs and/or recordings in any publication, multimedia production, display or advertisement.

    The undersigned agrees that the KKETS may use name, likeness, or biographical information supplied by the undersigned.

    I am 18 years of age or older, and I am competent to sign in my own name. I have read this form before signing, and I fully understand the contents, meaning and impact of this Consent and Release Form.

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  • ISETS Applicants Only: Finance Application Form

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  • Appendix A: KKETS Programs and Services Summary

    1. Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP) - The key objective of ALLESP is to improve adult learning, literacy and essential skills. It is open to all MatawaFirst Nation members who want to continue their education and do not have their OSSD by training virtualfrom home or in-community. We aim to prepare participants with the knowledge and capacity to pursue andtransition into furthering their education, training and employment opportunities.
    2. KKETS Adult Education Program (KAEP) - KAEP gives adults (18 years and older) who have been out of school for more than one year an opportunity toachieve their Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Classes are held in-person in Thunder Bay,ON. Throughout the course of the program, there are presentations and workshops on various topics, careerbuilding skill opportunities such as First Aid/CPR, Safe Food Handling, etc. In addition, there are presentationson trades training and apprenticeships programming, elder support and monetary supports available to thosewho are eligible.
    3. Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Strategy Program (ISETS) - The ISETS program was developed to address barriers to employment through training in the trades, pre-employment supports (PES), personal protective equipment (PPE), mobility supports, job search supports,wage subsidies and job creation funding. We aim to support Matawa community members in finding new ormore meaningful employment opportunities. Clients who are ready to start employment or seek employmentopportunities through training should apply to the KKETS ISETS program either through your EmploymentCommunity Counsellor (ECC) or through our Thunder Bay office.
    4. Mashkosii Ojibik Apprenticeship Program - This program focuses on identifying all construction activity in the community and attach apprenticeship to itwhile registering people with skilled trade experience wanting to challenge Trade Equivalency Exam/ RedSeals.
    5. Harvesters Support Grant - The 3-year Harvester Support Grant for the 5 remote Matawa communities was launched in September 2020.The goal of the program is to improve access to country and traditional foods by increasing food sharing,increase the number of harvesters in the community and improve knowledge sharing between existing andnew harvesters. Eligible Communities include: Eabametoong, Marten Falls, Webequie First Nation, Nibinamik(Summer Beaver) and Neskantaga (Landsdowne House).
    6. Certification in Indigenous Language Revitalization (CILR) - In partnership with the University of Victoria, students will examine formal and informal approaches tolanguage teaching and learning in Indigenous community settings. Topics include forms of languageacquisition, Indigenous teaching and learning strategies, how strategies are related to community needs andgoals and the role of community and community members in teaching and learning.
    7. Discovery House, Construction Craft Worker Training - Discovery House units are being built in the remote Matawa First Nation communities of Eabametoong,Webequie, Marten Falls, Neskantaga and Nibinamik. KKETS is hiring youth (ages 16-30) from Matawa FirstNations who are interested in learning skills in construction and are ready to commit to a 3-year training andemployment program. Training will take place in the remote communities in a blended online and in-personformat.
    8. Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR) - Prior learning assessment and recognition defines processes that allow individuals to identify, document, haveassessed and gain recognition for their prior learning. The learning may be formal, informal, non-formal, orexperiential. The context of the learning is not key to the process as the focus is on the learning. PLARprocesses can be undertaken for several purposes, including self-knowledge, credit or advanced standing at anacademic institution, for employment, licensure, career planning or recruitment.
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