Government Grant
First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program
The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) provides youth with summer employment opportunities where they can gain work experience and develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork. It is part of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES).
- 4.5/5.0
- Indigenous Services Canada
- All levels
- Last updated 3 years ago
- English
Description
The First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) provides youth with summer employment opportunities where they can gain work experience and develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving and teamwork. It is part of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES).- Projects under the First Nations and Inuit Summer Work Experience Program allow youth to learn about career options and earn an income that may contribute to university or college education.
- The proposals will support work experience opportunities for First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students, between May 1st and the beginning of the student’s fall academic term. Proposals are accepted for each fiscal year.