On The Job Training Program

Objective

To provide training and work experience for Six Nations of the Grand River Band Members by providing on-the-job training costs, wage subsidies and other specified costs to employers.

G.R.E.A.T. encourages employers to maintain full-time employment for the trainee upon the completion of the training program.

Eligible Employers

Businesses, Organizations, Public Health and Educational Institutions.

Eligible Participants

• Unemployed persons - Six Nations band members who are actively seeking full-time employment.
• Individual must be registered with Grand River Employment and Training (G.R.E.A.T.)
• Individual will provide a resume to G.R.E.A.T. at the discretion of the Program and Services Officer, (PSO) after assessment has been completed.

Financial Assistance

For profit sector are eligible for up to 60% of wages to a maximum of $8.00 per hour and a maximum of $320 per week per participant.

On an exceptional basis, up to 100% of wages may be provided to profit sector should the participant be facing a severe employment barrier.

Non-Profit sector are eligible for up to 100% of wages up to a maximum of $8.00 per hour and a maximum of $320 per week per participant. Mandatory Employer Related Costs (MERCs) are negotiable.

Employer is eligible to receive up to $8 per participant training hour for on-the-job training. A detailed training plan and a training log must be developed and maintained.

Up to $2,000 for equipment lease or rental may be provided.

Special costs related to a disabled participant or the cost of an audit may be provided when required.

Duration

• Projects will last for a minimum of 12 weeks up to a maximum of 52 weeks dependent upon skill level of the individual.
• The minimum workweek will be 30 hours per week to a maximum of 44 hours/week (a lower number of hours may be approved for the disabled).