Client Eligibility

To qualify for an ISETS program, a person must:

• Be a member of an OTC First Nation
• Resident in Ontario
• Be unemployed, on social assistance or EI
• Consideration will be given to clients who are underemployed and/or clients whose employment is at risk due to changes in the labour market, insufficient employment skills or certification.

Training Eligibility

• Training to provide employable and/or transferable skills
• Applicant will have a high probability of achieving employment when these skills are acquired
• Training should lead to the Applicant’s self-sufficiency and career aspirations
• To be eligible for training allowances, there must be the ability to monitor attendance and progress by OTTER staff

Eligible Training

• Adult Basic Education/Upgrading is eligible. Upgrading to meet post secondary entrance requirements may be considered.
• Industry Training (i.e. renewable training/short term tickets) may be considered on a one-time basis, provided other eligibility requirements are met
• Apprenticeships (client must re-apply for each year of the apprenticeship)

Eligible Training Providers

• Recognized and accredited training delivered by private, post-secondary and industry institutions
• Delivery agents recognized by industry
• Non-profit organization, business or unions may be eligible under each program’s specific criteria

Program Overview

• Organizational Requests to Train Community Members
• Individual Client Requests for In-Class and/or On-The-Job Work Experience · Training
• Job Creation Program
• Targeted Wage Subsidy Program
• Youth at Risk Program
• Youth Development Program
• Summer Career Placement Program

Process To Apply

• All applicants must complete the OTTER intake and assessment process
• Applicants must complete a Participant Information Form (PIF) and 
• Consent Form
• Funding depends on budget availability
• OTTER has an appeals process in place

Eligible Costs

• Tuition and Books/Supplies
• Living Allowances
• Travel/Parking
• Wages/MERC
• Disability related supports
• Upgrading
• Other costs may be considered depending on program requirements