What we do !

     KEDC delivers a broad range of programs and services to clients.

     We undertake needs assessment with employers and communities providing continuous aftercare that tracks additional needs on a database.  We as well  provide wage subsidies to unemployed people to gain work experience so they may obtain training or start their own businesses. KEDC and employers strive to match skills development with employment.

    KEDC case manages clients on employment and training opportunities and life skills. We work with daycares so they can submit proposals that meet guidelines, monitor existing  programs and services against impacts and report to agencies which increase results.

YOUR FUTURE AWAITS YOU.

Objective

To provide work experience and.or training to assist  unemployed individuals through the adjustment stages.

Description

Provided training and work experience in fields closely related to the real needs of thecommunity  workplace.  Projects will normally operate from 16 to 52 weeks.

Eligible Cost

Wage subsidy to maximum of the minimum wage of $10.00  per hour. Mandatory employment related costs of 10% of total contribution (stats percent as of March 2010). Employee placement for wage subsidies must provide a maximum of 80 hours of work.

List of Programs

Job Development Projects

Job Opportunities

Wage Subsidies

Work Place Based Training

Purchase of Training

Job Creation Partnership

Labor Market Partnerships

Childcare  Program

Youth Programs

Summer Student Employment Program

Community Services Programs

Inuit Science & Technology Cam

Brighter Future Programs

Employment Counseling