Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy

Serving the Employment Needs of the Off Reserve Aboriginal Community

Telephone: (506) 458-8422 / 1-800-442-9789 Fax:(506) 451-6138

The AHRDS (Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy) officially ended on September 30, 2010 and a new funding program began on October 1, 2010 called ASETS (Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training Strategy).This new program focuses on both clients and employers to ensure clients engage in training programs that will directly lead to employment opportunities.Therefore, the new ASETS program has very specific targets and parameters based on current labour market information in New Brunswick.The ASETS also has a strong partnership focus so clients are encouraged to explore other funding sources (i.e.: EI, TSD, Social Assistance, First Nations assistance, Other Aboriginal funding programs such as AWDI, Student Aid, School Grants, Employers, etc…) that can partner with the NBAPC-ASETS.

What ASETS can offer...

For the Client

We offer funding opportunities based on current NB labour market needs as well as support services and referrals to various organizations within the community that are willing to assist our clients with their career goals.

For the Employer

We provide pre-screened, skilled personnel for full or part-time, permanent or casual positions.We make every effort to provide the employer with the employee best suited to fit their needs and requirements.We also offer wage subsidy opportunities to employers (up to a maximum 50% wage cost).

For the Education/Training Facility

We offer follow-ups as well as assist the client with barriers that may affect their educational performance.

We also offer an access room with computer, printer, popular software, internet access, fax services, books, videos, reference materials, career and educational resources.

WE FUND

●Off-reserve Aboriginals who are permanent residents of New Brunswick

●Students enrolled in post secondary training courses that are 2 years or less in duration. (A client enrolled in a 2 year course must reapply for funding each of the 2 years)

●Full time studies (full day training & over 20 hours per week)

●Training plans that agree with current NB job market information based on the region the client is willing to work in.

●Courses where the training takes place at a school or training site.

●Those who are unemployed, underemployed or who do not possess employable skills

WHAT IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO APPLY

●An acceptance letter from the training institution

●A schedule of ALL fees for the course from the school

●Paperwork from the school stating the start date and end date of the training

●Address, phone number and fax number of the training institution

●Contact person at the training institution

●A current resume

●If the client is currently drawing EI benefits their caseworker’s name and contact information is required, as well as, the start and end date of their EI claim

●If the client is a Social Assistance Recipient their caseworker’s name and contact information is required.

●Details and contact information of the other funding partners that the client has already secured funding from.

IMPORTANT ISSUES IN REGARDS TO POST-SECONDARY FUNDING

●Please be aware that we are required to follow a strict Confidentiality Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy and well as the Privacy Act.Therefore, any person who wishes to apply for funding MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY in order to apply for funding.Parents, family members, etc…cannot apply for funding on behalf of their relatives.The client who wishes to receive the funding must call themselves in order to apply for assistance.

●The Confidentiality Policy and Privacy Act also does not allow any ASETS staff member to discuss the funding details of any client with any other individual, no matter what relationship exists between the client and the individual inquiring.Client information is only shared with the funding agencies involved in the intervention, the training institution and the client themselves. 

●Due to the Conflict of Interest Policy NBAPC Executive, Board of Directors and/or staff members are NOT eligible for funding through the ASETS Department.

If you would like more information on the ASETS services please contact our department by telephone, fax or e-mail.

ASETS Staff Information

ASETS Reception & General Inquiries

Marge Zimmerman asets@nbapc.org

ASETS Coordinator/Manager

Kristina Rogers krogers@nbapc.org

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELORS TO CONTACT

Cindy Poirier (bilingual) - Northern Employment Counselor northasets@nbapc.org 

(Areas surrounding Campbellton, Dalhousie, Bathurst, Miramichi,
Doaktown, etc...)

Kimberly Stenger – Western Employment Counselor westasets@nbapc.org

(Fredericton and areas surrounding Edmundston, Grand Falls, Woodstock, McAdam, etc...)

Leah Brideau - Southern Employment Counselor southasets@nbapc.org

(Fredericton and areas surrounding Saint John, St. Stephen, Sussex Moncton, Richibucto, etc...)