Stages en habitation pour les jeunes Autochtones ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous-owned businesses operating in the housing sector - Indigenous organizations (non-profit, community-based, or public entities) - Other organizations that partner with Indigenous communities to deliver housing-related training - Must be committed to hiring and training Indigenous youth (Inuit and First Nations) - Organization must operate in Canada and comply with all applicable federal, provincial, and territorial regulations ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Wage subsidy (non-repayable) - Form: Direct subsidy to employers for eligible youth wages - Matching Requirements: Varies by program stream; consult with the administering body for specific cost-sharing ratios - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (no repayment obligation) - Funding Scope: Covers portion of wages paid to eligible young participants during their work experience or on-the-job training period - Maximum Duration: Typically covers training/work placement periods (specific term length determined per agreement) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Participant wages for Inuit and First Nations youth engaged in housing-sector work placements - On-the-job training costs directly related to housing skills development - Stipends or allowances for youth participants (if applicable under program rules) - Training materials and tools required for housing-sector instruction - Supervision and mentorship costs for youth participants - Housing-sector specific skill development (e.g., construction, renovation, maintenance, property management) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Youth Eligibility: Participants must be Inuit or First Nations individuals - Sector Focus: Training and work must be in the housing sector - Employment Duration: Youth must complete agreed-upon work experience or training period - Reporting Requirements: Organizations must track and report participant progress, hours worked, and wage payments - Compliance: Organization must maintain records and cooperate with audits/inspections - No Wage Displacement: Cannot replace existing employees; must create new opportunities