Programs & Services

Indigenous Skills & Employment Training

We partner with clients, employers, and training institutions to deliver learning experiences that lead directly to employment opportunities across New Brunswick.

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Build skills that lead to employment

The Indigenous Skills & Employment Training program (ISETP) connects off-reserve Indigenous Peoples with training that aligns to current labour market demand. We focus on partnerships and encourage clients to leverage additional funding sources such as EI, TSD, Social Assistance, First Nations supports, or Student Aid alongside NBAPC-ISETP resources.

Who can apply

Eligibility

  • Off-reserve Indigenous Peoples who are permanent residents of New Brunswick.
  • Students enrolled in post-secondary training programs two years or less, or the final year of university.
  • Full-time studies delivered through approved schools or training sites.
  • Training plans aligned with current and future labour market needs in the region you plan to work.
  • Individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking employable skills.
Checklist

What you need to provide

  • An acceptance letter from the training institution.
  • A complete fee schedule for the course.
  • Documentation confirming start and end dates.
  • Institution contact details, including address, phone, email, and/or fax.
  • A contact person at the institution or employer.
  • Your current resume.
  • EI or Social Assistance caseworker details, including claim dates if applicable.
  • Information on funding partners already secured to support your training plan.
Program focus

Pathways to work

ISETP is anchored in labour-market data so your learning experience leads to meaningful employment. We collaborate closely with employers and encourage blended funding approaches to keep your plan sustainable.

Our team will help you map out training, financial partnerships, and employment goals so you can stay focused on building skills.

Important to know

Please contact our office directly to apply. In keeping with our Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Privacy policies, applicants must speak with an employment training officer themselves—we are unable to process requests submitted by parents, family members, or other representatives.

Client details remain private and are only shared with authorized funding partners, training institutions, and the applicant. For transparency, NBAPC Executive, Board of Directors, and staff members are not eligible for ISETP funding.

Additional services & contacts

Visit our access room for computer and internet access, printing, faxing, and a library of career resources. Reach out to the counsellor for your region to get started.

ISETP Coordinator

Derryl Smith

Program coordination & partnerships

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Employment Counsellor

Priscilla Grimmer

Employment Training Officer – Southern New Brunswick

Email Priscilla
Employment Counsellor

Vacant

Employment Training Officer – Northern New Brunswick

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