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Department of Human Resource Development & Training
Sponsorship for Education & Training
Q: How do I start?
A: To start all you need to do is drop by the Manitoba Métis Federation with your Social Insurance Number. You can speed up the application process on your first visit by bringing a letter of acceptance to the institution where you will be attending your training. However, that is not required on your first visit. If all you have is your Social Insurance Number on your first visit, that will be fine.
Q: What are the Manitoba Métis Federations guidelines for sponsorship?
A: The Manitoba Métis Federations guidelines for sponsorship are what the HRDT employees use to ensure that every applicant fits within the MMFs criteria for sponsorship.
GUIDELINES FOR MMF SPONSORSHIP
- Allow application process 4-6 weeks to complete (come in 4-6 weeks or more before your course starts)
- We will consider a one or two year community college course for sponsorship
- We will consider the FINAL YEAR (last year) of a University program
- You are eligible to apply for sponsorship if you are Métis, Non-status or Inuit and you reside in Manitoba
- Costs associated with moving, incurred due to orientation, and seat holding fees are not covered
- You MUST attend sessions with Career / Employment councellor prior to receiving funding
- Based on approval - Training alowance must have attendance sheets submitted on a bi-weekly basis
After your first councelling session with our Career / Employment councellor, you will be required to provide the following supporting documents to include in your sponsorship application:
- Letter of Acceptance from the Educational Institute you will be attending
- Course Outline
- Cost breakdown of tuition, books, and student fees (we do not cover school supplies such as pencils)
- Cover letter stating the reason(s) why you wish to attend the program
- A one-two page autobiography
- Current Resume
- High School Transcript
- Labour Market Inofrmation that indicated a need for the training you are seeking
- Any grant money received for tuition, books, allowance, childcare, travel, and other is considered taxable income and a T4-A slip will be mailed to each student
- Rejected applications are eligible for consideration in an appeal process
Be prepared to provide copies of your living costs:
- Rent Receipts
- Hydro, gas, water, and phone bills
- Food, laundry and toiletries / personal hygiene
Additional sources of income:
- Educational Saving
- Scholarships
- Canada Student Loans
- Employment
Q: What is the Local Management Board?
A: The Local Management Board (LMB) is a Board that contains seven members of your region elected to approve sponsorship applications and projects. This board determines whether your completed application will be approved (allowing you to go to school) or declined.
For more information please contact Naomi Wright.
Phone #: 204-623-5701 ext. 2234
Email:
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Fax #: 204-623-2825
Business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch)
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