First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program

What should I know about this program?

The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program provides funding to eligible First Nations and Inuit communities, governments and organizations, as well as not-for-profit associations, schools and employers who then provide activities for First Nations and Inuit youth. The program helps First Nations and Inuit youth acquire skills, prepare for full-time employment and earn income to support post-secondary education.

By participating in the Summer Work Experience Program you can expect to:

• Enhance your employability
• Gain valuable skills
• Earn an income
• Have an increased awareness of the benefits of education

Each placement is required to be a minimum of 80 hours.

Am I eligible to apply?

You're eligible to apply if you...

1. Are a First Nations or Inuit secondary or postsecondary student age 15 to 30
2. Are ordinarily resident* on reserve or in recognized communities or on community lands
3. Are legally entitled to work in Canada
4. Are registered as full-time student during the preceding academic year and who intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.

(*) Ordinarily resident on reserve means that eligible youth:

• live on reserve
• do not maintain a primary residence off reserve
• may be temporarily off reserve for the primary purpose of seeking education

We're working on connecting you with opportunities - stay tuned

Here's what previous participants did!

• Administrative Assistant
• Junior Policy Analyst
• Elementary School Receptionist
• Camp Leader
• Cook's Helper
• Band Housing Assistant