About
MNBC’s Ministry of Skills Training, Employment and Post-Secondary Education (STEPS) works to increase Métis representation in labour-market and post-secondary systems through culturally relevant, community-informed programs and services. STEPS works with provincial and federal partners, post-secondary institutions, employers, and Métis Chartered Communities to identify and remove barriers to success and help Métis clients build sustainable, fulfilling careers. If you are looking to upgrade your skills, for advice on your job search, or to continue your education, we may be able to help. This page connects jobseekers, trainees, and employers with employment services, funding offers, and external resources.
Who It Is For
Métis jobseekers, trainees, students, and recent graduates looking to build sustainable careers, as well as employers interested in hiring Métis talent or offering workplace experience.
How to Use or Access
If you have general questions and information about your career journey or available supports, please use our online inquiry form or email steps-employment@mnbc.ca. Someone from our team will get back to you in two business days.
If you are ready to request employment-related supports, please use our online application linked below. Applications are reviewed on a “first-completed first-serve” basis, and someone from our team will be assigned to your application and reach out.
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Employment Services
STEPS programs support Métis trainees, jobseekers, and scholars who want to upgrade skills, get job-search advice, or continue their education. Our team is culturally-grounded, client centered, and offers services such as:
- Intake assessment to identify needs, aptitudes, priorities and goals.
- Career decision-making support.
- Training needs assessment and referrals to other supports.
- Pre-employment supports, such as labour-market research, resume writing, interview skills, and leveraging online presence.
- Post-employment support to ensure job maintenance.
Wage Subsidy Program
This client-driven program is designed:
- To encourage employers to hire qualified Métis talent.
- To Allow Métis clients to gain employment in their field of study or advance their career.
- To provide a low-risk opportunity for the employer and employee to assess fit during the placement, while assessing financial incentives in the form of a wage subsidy.
Paid Practicum Program
This client-driven program is designed:
- As part of a current education or apprenticeship program that includes a mandatory workplace component.
- To encourage employers to offer on-the-job practical experience (mentorship) to Métis trainees and provide financial support to qualified clients while gaining valuable training.
- For clients with or without work experience, recent graduates (six-month window), and clients in precarious situations.