Summer Challenge Program


Objective


To provide an opportunity for secondary students ages 16 – 17 years to develop skills through on the job training.

To provide local businesses/organizations with summer help.

To encourage personal development through life skills, job readiness training while stressing the importance of staying in school.

Eligible Employers


  • Community agencies/businesses with good credibility in respect to being able to offer a safe, supervised, positive work environment.
  • Employers offering work experience geared toward career goals.
  • Some experience working with students or youth.


    • Eligible Participants


  • Six Nations Band Member.
  • Secondary students ages 16 – 17 as identified by school counsellors.


    • Financial Parameters


  • Wage subsidy equal to student minimum wage for on the job training, attending job readiness, life skills and other training workshops.
  • Special costs related to disabled participant may be provided if required.
  • Coordinator (one per project) is eligible for up to $19.00 / hr (MERCs are covered)
  • Other costs may be covered where required.


    • Duration


  • Maximum of eight (8) weeks.
  • Minimum 30-hour work week - Maximum 40-hour work week.


    • Criteria


  • Detailed training plan must be submitted.
  • Safety guidelines should be in place.
  • Must have a Revenue Canada Taxation number to remit an individual’s Employment Insurance Benefits.
  • Third party liability or WSIB coverage required.
  • Proper bookkeeping practices and policies must be in place.
  • Coordinator must have life skills certification or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 10 students per project.