Individual Assistance (non-trades)

The Skills Development Program
Individual assistance programs are available to assist First Nation Status, Non-status and Inuit individuals residing on or off reserve in northeast BC. All applicants are required to complete a funding application which can be accessed at your local NENAS office. All applications will be processed and assessed on an individual basis – application to a program does not guarantee funding.

Confirmed Job Supplement 
CJS is intended to provide assistance for essential work related items and short term training. This program is available for unemployed or under-employed individuals with a confirmed job who are unable to start work due to an inability to purchase work related items or provide essential certification. 
NENAS may be able to provide funding assistance for:

• Safety ticket training
• Supplies required for occupational health and safety that is not supplied by the employer (ie. boots, goggles)
• Work clothing and other essentials
• Disability related aides

Skills Development Benefit Program 
SDEB is intended to assist individuals who lack specific employment skills to increase their employability. This program is available to under-employed or unemployed individuals. 

NENAS may provide funding assistance for short-term skills based training costs including tuition and training materials. Each individual can receive up to $10,000 in assistance over a three year period. The training must be under a year in length in total.