Description

The Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle (ALFDC) was incorporated on June 29, 1998 under the jurisdiction of Part II of the Canada Corporations Act. As such, it is considered to be a federal, not-for-profit corporation. The Circle is comprised of First Nations communities, both on-reserve and in urban areas that come together for mutual support in the area of employment and training. These communities remain strong in their belief that by working together they can assist each other to achieve their goals for the future. The ALFDC provides employment and training programs and services through seven Local Delivery Mechanisms (LDMs) located throughout Ontario. These LDMs were established during the “Pathways to Success” federal Aboriginal Employment Training Strategy and as a result have developed considerable expertise in the delivery of employment and training programs and services to Aboriginal people over the past several years. In addition, the ALFDC administers one Urban Aboriginal Homelessness Project for the city of Toronto. Funded under the HPS – Homelessness Partnering Strategy, this agreement funds projects that meet priorities set by the community involved allowing for more local control than is usually possible in a contractual agreement. The ALFDC also funds child care for the 10 First Nations associated with the Local Delivery Mechanisms. Aboriginal peoples are moving towards full jurisdiction over employment and training. Through the implementation of the ALFDC strategy we will work collectively to strengthen our institutions, our capabilities and our ability to control our own systems. We will work collectively to provide training opportunities and choices that support the right of Aboriginal peoples to achieve self-empowerment through work while protecting their cultural identity.

Location
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Open
Open hours today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Toggle weekly schedule
  • Monday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Saturday

    Closed

  • Sunday

    Closed

  • March 29, 2024 10:29 am local time

Programs and Services

LOOKING FOR WORK

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR WORK?

  • Contact LDM
    Please contact your local Service Provider “LDM” to access these Programs.
  • Purchase of Training
    Objective: To assist persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers by arranging a variety of training courses with qualified trainers. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Job Creation Partnerships
    Objective: To provide opportunities for unemployed workers to maintain and develop skills in order to reenter the labour market. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Mobility Assistance
    Objective: To assist individuals with jobs that are in other localities. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Targeted Wage Subsidy
    Objective: To Encourage employers to hire employees and to provide on the job as well as off the job training that will lead to sustainable employment.
  • Self-Employment Assistance Program
    Objective:  To assist the individual in starting his/her own business.

ARE YOU BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-30 OR A STUDENT?

  • Summer Student Career Placement
    Objective: To encourage employers to create career related summer jobs for students. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Stay in School Initiative
    Objective: To assist students at the elementary and secondary levels who are at risk of dropping out before completing high-school by allowing community stakeholders to develop innovative and effective programs and services. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Youth Work Experience
    Objective: This employment and training measure is designed to benefit Aboriginal youth (16 – 24) by providing high quality work experience within the private sector. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Community Youth Forum
    Objective: To provide community youth groups with financial assistance that will promote discussion and planning around employment and career goals. The sponsor/youth group will host/plan career fairs, lectures, employment workshops or other related activities. This program is designed to promote information sharing between the participants, between employers, educators and elders. It is expected they will form relationships with other organizations that will build a foundation
    fostering the needs of the communities youth. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Purchase of Training
    Objective: To assist persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers by arranging a variety of training courses with qualified trainers. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Job Creation Partnerships
    Objective: To provide opportunities for unemployed workers to maintain and develop skills in order to reenter the labour market.Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Mobility Assistance
    Objective: To assist individuals with jobs that are in other localities. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Targeted Wage Subsidy
    Objective: To Encourage employers to hire employees and to provide on the job as well as off the job training that will lead to sustainable employment.

ARE YOU DISABLED?

  • Alter-Abled Initiative
    Objective:
    • to reduce reliance on Income Support programs
    • to promote access of the alter-abled to Employment and Training Programs
    • to increase availability of work related supports
    • to encourage employers to make appropriate job/workplace accommodations
    • to promote employment and self-employment opportunities for alter-abled Aboriginal peoples.
    Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Purchase of Training
    Objective: To assist persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers by arranging a variety of training courses with qualified trainers. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Job Creation Partnerships
    Objective: To provide opportunities for unemployed workers to maintain and develop skills in order to reenter the labour market.Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Mobility Assistance
    Objective: To assist individuals with jobs that are in other localities. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Targeted Wage Subsidy
    Objective: To Encourage employers to hire employees and to provide on the job as well as off the job training that will lead to sustainable employment.

ARE YOU INCARCERATED?

  • Incarcerated Transition Program
    Objective: This program allows the individual to work towards implementing a positive post release plan of action. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.

EMPLOYERS

WHAT CAN THE ALFDC OFFER YOU?

  • Experienced Workers
  • Wage Subsidies
  • Community Partnerships
  • Employment Expenses

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER?

  • Purchase of Training
    Objective: To assist persons who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers by arranging a variety of training courses with qualified trainers. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Job Creation Partnerships
    Objective: To provide opportunities for unemployed workers to maintain and develop skills in order to reenter the labour market. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Youth Work Experience
    Objective: This employment and training measure is designed to benefit Aboriginal youth (16 – 24) by providing high quality work experience within the private sector. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Community Youth Forum
    Objective: To provide community youth groups with financial assistance that will promote discussion and planning around employment and career goals. The sponsor/youth group will host/plan career fairs, lectures, employment workshops or other related activities. This program is designed to promote information sharing between the participants, between employers, educators and elders. It is expected they will form relationships with other organizations that will build a foundation fostering the needs of the communities youth. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.
  • Targeted Wage Subsidy
    Objective: To Encourage employers to hire employees and to provide on the job as well as off the job training that will lead to sustainable employment.
  • Local Labour Partnerships
    Objective: To encourage communities to take responsibility for their own employment and training related needs by building on the capabilities and strengths of organizations and relationships that already exist in the community.
  • Summer Student Career Placement
    Objective: To encourage employers to create career related summer jobs for students. Please contact your local delivery mechanism for more details.