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.
