Offered by Government of Canada, Indigenous Services Canada
Skills Connection Program for First Nations and Inuit (private sector)
- Maximum amount
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
This program offers grants to private sector employers and non-profit organizations to support the employability of First Nations and Inuit youth (ages 15 to 30). Funding can cover up to 50% of wages for private companies and 100% for non-profit organizations to carry out internships or work experiences.
Eligibility criteria
- Eligible private sector (required)
- Indigenous business or organization (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Training project
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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