Saulteau First Nations retains the right to determine the best use of any funding designated to the Training and Employment Department as it deems appropriate in determining how said funds are administered for training and education purposes. The disbursement of said training funds shall be performed consistently where the greatest benefit is realized by the greatest number of members according to strategic financial and employment priorities set by Chief and Council and recommended by Employment and Training Departments in a budget presentation. Each SFN member will be eligible for a maximum funding amount of $10,000.00 in any given 36 month period.
SFN Employment & Training Department does NOT send the funds directly to SFN Members. The Nation sends the funds directly to the training organization.
- Full-time students may receive financial support in the form of living allowance to cover living costs, such as food, shelter, clothing, daily transportation, utilities, daycare, and other personal items. The amount a student may receive is determined by the Employment & Training department in accordance with the guidelines used in our Education program.
- Any Saulteau First Nations’ member in good standing may apply for training. Applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis, and funding approval is determined case- by-case based on the applicant's plan and availability of funds. Reviews are conducted timely to ensure the applicant’s success.
It is the responsibility of the individual and not Saulteau First Nations to ensure that all eligibility requirements are met, applications and required documentation are completed and submitted by the respective submission dates for any training course or educational program. The Employment and Training Officer assists the individual in their application process but is not responsible for ensuring that the applications and submissions are completed accurately or on time to the appropriate agency, service provider, or educational training organization or institution. Nor does Saulteau First Nations guarantee that the individual will receive funding or successful application into any training course, apprenticeship, or educational program.
It is the individual’s responsibility to ensure they show up on time and attend all classes, whether in the classroom, online, or in the field. If the individual did not attend or complete the training course, apprenticeship, or educational program, that individual is in breach of this policy. The individual must report this immediately to Saulteau First Nations and will be required to repay any fees. Individuals who register for a course and do not attend may be disqualified from future training opportunities.
Until the fees are reimbursed in full to the appropriate party, the individual will lose their “good standing” status and will not qualify for any other Saulteau First Nations’ programs and services unless an acceptable arrears payment agreement is in place. This agreement must accompany any application for training or education funding. Defaulting on the arrears payment agreement with SFN will disqualify the individual from any future Employment & Training programs or services.
Upon completion of the training course, apprenticeship, or educational program, it is the responsibility of the individual to report their completion status and provide copies of all certificates to the Saulteau First Nations Employment and Training Department.
Individuals who receive funding from Saulteau First Nations Band and do not utilize the training or education certification will not be eligible for future funding.
The individual is responsible for providing Saulteau First Nations with proof that they put the training or education to use. For example, if you receive funding directly from Saulteau First Nations for safety ticket(s) certification (i.e., H2S Alive) but do not become employed where those safety certificate(s) are required for your employment (i.e., oil & gas industry) during the timeframe that the safety ticket(s) are valid, you will not be eligible to renew those tickets.
If the individual is self-employed (owns and operates their own business entity), they are expected to provide for their own safety training needs as required in their field of business. Those individuals undergoing entrepreneurship training or training that improves their business’s ability to increase profit will be eligible for funding for training education.
This policy is in place to ensure that Saulteau First Nations members are utilizing the Training and Employment funds in the most effective, cost efficient manner to gain meaningful employment. This ensures that all members have access to funds fairly for pursuing training opportunities.
