​Janice Noah, 
Director,  ISET
jnoah@sfns.on.ca

The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISETP) is the successor program to the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS), which  is set to expire March 31, 2019.  ISET will be in effect from April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2029.

ISET Program Objective:
"To help improve the employment opportunities of aboriginal peoples and enable them to fully participate in the Canadian economy in a relationship based on mutual trust, respect and openness."

ISETP offers seven programs to assist clients:

1. Indigenous Skills Training Option                                5. Indigenous Business Initiative Program
2. Indigenous Employee Skills Enhancement                 6. Indigenous Summer Student Employment
3. Indigenous Job Creation Partnership                          7. Indigenous New Start Program
4. Indigenous Labour Force Promotion Option              
Below is a more detailed description of theses programs.
                                                                                                                            
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1. Indigenous Skills Training Option
To assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, or increasing their current skill levels through a variety of training courses offered by recognised and accredited training institutions.

2. Indigenous Employee Skills Enhancement 
To provide an opportunity to those members who are employed to upgrade their skills, to maintain their existing positions or to advance within their company/ organization.

3. Indigenous Job Creation Partnership
To support job creation and on-the-job training projects that meet the needs of the employer. It provides work experience to unemployed persons by creating temporary jobs.

4. Indigenous Labour Force Promotion Option
To create an opportunity for clients to gain access into the labour market by providing them with on-the-job work experience with potential employers.

5. Indigenous Business Initiative Program
To allow participants to concentrate on developing a sustainable business by providing then with financial assistance while they receive business advice and support.

6. Indigenous Summer Student Employment
To provide aboriginal students the opportunity to gain career related skills and practical on-the-job work experience during their summer break.

7. Indigenous New Start Program
In order for clients to successfully enter or re-enter the labour market, they may access employment supports that are critical to seeking and attaining employment.