Aboriginal Youth Initiatives
Aboriginal youth between the ages of 15 and 30 are the fastest growing population segment in Canada. They play a very important role in filling jobs left vacant when older workers retire.
The Government of Canada, in partnership with Aboriginal communities, is providing the resources necessary for Aboriginal youth to succeed in the job market so they can build better futures for themselves and their families.
Under the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS)Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS), Aboriginal agreement holders determine the type of youth programs to deliver based on the needs of the Aboriginal youth served. They may design, develop and deliver unique partnership-based and demand-driven youth programs, while supporting Human Resources and Skills Development Canada objectives.
To find out more, contact your Aboriginal Agreement Holder directly.
Note: ASETS is the successor program to the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy, which expired in March 2010.
The Government of Canada has other programs and services available to Aboriginal youth. Information on opportunities to gain work experience, knowledge and skills are available at Youth.gc.ca.
The First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy has programs for First Nations and Inuit youth living on reserves or in recognized communities.
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