Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Employment and Training

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Program:

Employment and Training

Organization:

Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council

Phone Numbers:

613-798-1488

Toll-Free:

1-800-263-4889

Email:

tbaymetiscouncil@gmail.com

Website:

www.mnotbay.com/

Address:

226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4

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Location:

Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Service Description:

Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people

Operates as a program under the Education and Training Branch
Provides a range of culturally appropriate programs and services for Métis people to enhance employability and related skills including:

Apprenticeship support
Career counselling
Employment readiness support and training
Financial support/wage subsidies and opportunity through a number of programs which may vary by office locations; programs are listed on the website
Mobility assistance
Self-employment coaching assistance such as business plan and accounting information and access to computers, photocopiers and other equipment
Services for clients with disabilities

Fees:

None

Application:

Must complete an initial Participant Registration Form to begin the process
Call office for information about which employment and training programs offering financial support are available at this location
Financial support for education/training programs is determined through intake and assessment

Eligibility / Target Population:

Federally-funded supports for eligible Métis clients (either registered or self-identified) 15 years of age and older who are living in Ontario and are:

Unemployed
Underemployed
In jeopardy of job loss (ie pending layoff)
Not listed on the Indigenous and Northern Affairs (INAC) registry of Indian status

Job search and preparation supports available to the public

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Greenstone, Marathon, and Thunder Bay

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