Youth Employment Program

Objective

The purpose of the Youth Employment Program (YEP) is to provide meaningful work experience for the youth of M’Chigeeng, which will in turn increase opportunities for long-term employment upon completion of academic studies. In keeping with our mandate to enhance skill development opportunities for our members, the M’Chigeeng Local Delivery Mechanism (LDM) will make every effort to assist students with employers in summer jobs relating to their career objectives.

Job Bank

A job bank consisting of job descriptions received from employers will be prepared and posted at the Employment & Community Development (ECD) office; for students to apply directly for summer employment with businesses and organizations.

Student Eligibility Criteria

1. In order to qualify for an employment position, all students must meet the following basic selection criteria:
   • Must be a M’Chigeeng First Nation band member.
   • Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusively).
   • Must be a full time student in a Secondary or Post-Secondary program. Full time status will be determined by the MFN Education and ECD departments.
   • Continuing education in following Secondary or Post-secondary academic year.
2. In order to be eligible for employment, all students MUST provide a Social Insurance Number, or proof of application for their SIN.
3. Application, Resume and Cover Letter must be submitted to the ECD office AND to prospective employers.
4. Students who do not meet all of the above eligibility criteria may be excluded from consideration for a summer student employment position.

Employer Eligibility Criteria

Each employer must submit a detailed job description which will be posted in the LDM Job Bank, for students to reference, which includes:

• Job Title
• Detailed Job Description / Duties
• Qualifications / Position Requirements
• Rate of pay
• Confirmation of proper insurance coverage

Employers/Sponsors/Family

Employers/sponsors will not be allowed to hire immediate family. Immediate family shall include:

• Spouse
• A parent, grandchild
• A son, daughter, brother or sister

Supervision and Monitoring

All businesses, organizations and administration departments participating in the Youth Employment Program are responsible for the monitoring/supervising of their student employees. Attendance records will be required from each employer or supervisor to confirm regular attendance in order to substantiate LDM funding for those students. The student employees shall also be required to sign the attendance records for verification prior to submission. Employee work performance evaluations shall be completed and submitted at the end of the Youth Employment Program (YEP).

Pay Rates and Hours of Work

The contributions provided by the LDM to the various employers are for wages only and the total amount of hours worked per week shall not exceed 35. Exceptions may be made for work done beyond 35. Exceptions may be made for work done beyond 35 hours per week upon agreement between the student and employer. Any expenses incurred by the employer exceeding the approved amount, including all Mandatory Employer Related Costs (benefits), are the responsibility of the employer. Further, the LDM shall not be liable for any injuries, losses or damages, which may be incurred prior to, during, and after completion of the Youth Employment Program by any employer, student or other individual(s) associated with the Youth Employment Program (YEP).

• Post-Secondary Students:
  Post-secondary students and Secondary graduate’s funding will consist of a 12-week employment opportunity. Employers who wish to retain their student employees beyond this date may do so upon agreement with the student; however, no financial contributions shall be made by the LDM for work completed beyond this 12-week period unless approved by the ECD Committee. LDM financial contributions toward Post-Secondary student positions shall be provided based upon the following:
  The LDM will contribute 75% of the minimum wage rate ($8.75) per hour.
  $6.60/hour x 420 hours = $2,772.00/student
• Secondary Students:
  The Secondary student funding will consist of a maximum of a 6-week employment opportunity at 30 hours per week. Employers who wish to retain their student employees longer than 6 weeks may do so upon agreement with the student; however, no financial contributions shall be made by the LDM for work completed beyond this 6-week period. LDM financial contributions toward Secondary student positions shall be provided based upon the following:
  The LDM will contribute 75% of the minimum wage rate ($8.75) per hour.
  $6.60/hour x 180 hours = $1,188.00/student

Additional Conditions

Students per Business/Organization:

Each employer will be limited to two (2) students per business/organization.

Quitting/Fired:

Students who get fired or quit their jobs without justifiable reasons will lose the remainder of their summer employment and may be ineligible the following year./p>

Attendance:

Other forms of lateness and absenteeism will be monitored by direct employers/supervisors on a form known as the Employee Warning/Termination Notice.

Distribution

The wage subsidy provided through the Youth Employment Program shall be distributed on a 50/50 basis meaning that an initial contribution of 50% of the total wage subsidy shall be forwarded to employers with the remaining 50% issued upon receipt of Employer Claim Forms and payroll records.

Other External Funding Sources

The wage subsidy rates provided through the YEP Program are established maximums. Employers may make application to other funding sources but are required to notify the LDM office of any approved external funding sources in order to avoid duplication.

Additional Information

Should further information in regard to these guidelines be required by any participant in this process (employer, student), questions may be directed toward the YEP Coordinator or to the LDM Training Development Officer.

Contracts

Employers will NOT be allowed to alter the contracts in any way.