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Métis Nation of Ontario Training Initiatives (MNOTI) provides training to the Métis people of Ontario. Programs are geared towards finding and keeping work or increasing career skills. A number of programs have been introduced which offer financial support and opportunity to Métis individuals. The focus of each program is employment and employability through wage subsidies, training purchases, skills development and special projects.

Nine Regional Community Development Officers provide support and access to employment programs and services across the Province. For more information on any of MNOTI’s programs, contact the Community Development Officer nearest to you.

Training Programs

• Métis Wage Subsidy (MWS)
Provides on-the-job experience by paying employers part of an employees wages

• Métis Training Purchases (MTP)
The purchase of job related training.

• Métis Employability Program (MEP)
Helps clients to develop skills that prepare them for the job market. These can include life skills, job readiness, literacy and upgrading classes.

• Métis Self-Employment (MSE)
For clients with the motivation and potential resources to start their own business.

• Métis Training Strategy (MTS)
For Métis groups ready to contribute to training Métis people at a regional or provincial level.

• Métis Culture-Based Economic Development (CED)
A one-time grant to support economic self-determination in cultural industries (arts + related careers). Must lead to successful self-employment or to launch a successful career.

•Métis Employment Support Program (MESP)
To assist clients to enter or re-enter the labour market. Both EI and CRF clients are eligible to access Employment Support funds. These funds can be used to purchase items such as proper work related clothing attire, work boots, uniforms, coveralls, safety glasses or any items deemed necessary for the client to enter the labour market. Funds may also be used to cover the cost of Criminal record checks, CPR and First Aid or similar costs that would assist the client with their employment. Funding can only be accessed one time per fiscal year up to a maximum of $500 per client.

• Métis Mobility
Assists individuals to secure employment outside their immediate residency.

• Métis Job Creation Partnership
Provides employment experience to benefit clients, the community and / or the local economy.

• Métis Youth Program
To assist youth through internships, on the job training and community service projects.

• Métis Disabilities Support Program
Provide the tools necessary to assist persons with disabilities secure and complete training and/or employment.

• Métis Summer Career Placement
Provides summer employment opportunities for Métis students.

• MNO Bursaries Program
Provide Métis students with financial assistance at various Colleges and Universities across the Province.

• Métis Apprenticeship Support
A program designed to increase the number of Métis people in skilled trades. MAP may include innovative projects that can effectively raise the awareness of apprenticeship as a viable career option for Metis people, as well as provide direct client support to Métis people pursing apprenticeship.

• Useful Links
Exhaustive on-line resource for finding a job, preparing for an interview, writing a resume and much more.