Indigenous Skills and Employment Training

If you self-identify as an Indigenous person, the federally funded Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program is designed to support you to meet your long-term career goals.

Types of programs ISET covers:

• GED or upgrading programs
• Vocational or safety ticket training
• Trade training courses, e.g., construction, plumbing, electrician, welding
• Certificate programs
• Diploma programs
• Partial and/or collaborative financial support for degree programs
• Partial and/or collaborative financial support for master’s or doctorate

ISET funding also covers:

• Wage subsidy to a specific employer to help you get a job in your chosen field if you are already qualified
• Apprenticeships
• Summer students
• Self-employment (at some locations)

ISETs may also be able to help you with the things you need during your training, like financial help for:

• Childcare
• Transportation
• Tuition
• Books
• Equipment and supplies
• Living supports
   

ISET providers are located throughout the province to serve First Nations, Métis and Urban Indigenous Peoples.  Each ISET provider can provide you more information on their program eligibility and services.

You are not limited to ISET provider services and can also access in addition, the employment services at WorkBC Centres.

Click the balloons on the map for contact information or enter a location in the search bar to find the closest ISET provider and/or Métis Nation office or view by locations list.