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Indigenous Energy Project
Indigenous Energy Project
Aligning Indigenous job seekers with clean energy opportunities.
The Indigenous Energy Project is a partnership between Native Council of Nova Scotia (NCNS) and Clean Foundation funded by Employment and Social Development Canada. This project will host a variety of initiatives, services and sessions across Mi’kma’ki, all with the end goal of providing employment opportunities in the clean economy to Indigenous job seekers within the borders of Nova Scotia.
Get up to $10,000 with the IEP Bursary
Indigenous Nova Scotians can apply for funding through the IEP Bursary to support their career aspirations in the clean economy. The IEP Bursary will cover the cost of your training, program, certification and/or equipment up to $10,000.
Indigenous Wage Subsidy Initiative
Connecting Indigenous job seekers (age 15 and up) residing in Nova Scotia with qualifying positions in the clean economy in Nova Scotia. Employers can receive a subsidy covering up to 80 per cent of the employee’s salary (up to $15,000, for two to eight months).
The program is now complete and is no longer accepting applications.
Green Education Supports
Creating educational opportunities and resources throughout Nova Scotia that inform Indigenous youth and community members on the clean economy.
Open for booking: Careers for 7 Generations
Careers for 7 Generations helps high school-level learners explore exciting career opportunities in the growing clean economy. This in-class workshop is desgiend for grade 9-12 classes at Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey Schools and groups of Indigenous youth at off-reserve public schools.
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