Income Support Program
Eligible Participants
- Six Nations Band Member
- Individuals must be registered with Grand River Employment and
Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
- Individuals will provide a resume to G.R.E.A.T. at the discretion
of the Programs and Services Officer (PSO), after assessment has been completed.
Training Allowances
Training allowances depend on a participant’s circumstances. However, there are
maximums as per G.R.E.A.T. policy.
Allowances are paid at a weekly rate
based upon a minimum 25 hours
per week and the client's attendance while in a training course.
Training Allowances are paid based on a bi-weekly schedule, with a one- (1) week
holdback made through direct deposit.
Dependant Care Allowance
While on training, a participant may qualify for a dependant care allowance to
pay for supervised care of dependants. The amount will depend on the number of
dependants needing care and the number of hours of supervision required.
Childcare will be adjusted based on the Client’s actual attendance at training.
Living-Away-From-Home Allowance
Participants may qualify for an allowance of
up to $40 per day
or
$200 per week for the first two-(2) weeks
of training to establish living arrangements. For the remainder of the training
a participant may receive
up to $25 per day or $125 per week.
The individual applying for this allowance
must be
maintaining two (2) residences.
Commuting Allowance
The following rates are applicable to Six Nations Reserve Residents while in a
training program and commuting:
- On reserve $15/wk
- To Brantford $20/wk
- To Hamilton $25/wk
Other commuting distances are calculated at a rate of
$0.075 km
to a
maximum of $125 per week or a
monthly bus pass
if required.
Travel Assistance
Travel assistance may be provided when an individual is required to relocate to
the training site over a long distance. A travel allowance of
$.10 per
km is available to reach the training site, to return home at the end
of the training and to travel home and return over the Christmas holiday season.
The assistance may also be provided for individuals to take on temporary
employment outside of commuting distance.
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