Support services are available to help you and your families, and guide you to new employment and training opportunities.
Training courses by your territorial government and related agencies will help you gain skills for work in fisheries and marine industries, trades and technology, administration and management, healthcare and education, to name a few.
Some of these programs offer financial support during training. Nunavut Arctic College, and fisheries and marine training programs even offer job placement upon completion.
If you are in need of support, or seeking better employment opportunities, see the information and links below.
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Employment Insurance: |
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The Government of Canada provides Employment Insurance (EI) benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work, but can't find a job. |
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Income Assistance: |
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The Government of Nunavut offers Income Assistance to help Nunavut families and individuals who are unable to provide for themselves due to specific circumstances. Contact an income assistance worker to see if you are eligible. |
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Check List of Required Documents Qikiqtani: 867-473-2615 1-800-567-1514 Kivalliq: 867-645-5040 1-800-953-8516 Kitikmeot: 867-983-4032 1-800-661-0845 |
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Training Opportunities: |
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Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium |
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The NFMTC offers training certified by Transport Canada, in English, to Nunavut beneficiaries for careers in the marine and fishing industries. Expenses related to training are covered. |
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Nunavut Arctic College |
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Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) offers general courses to prepare students for entry into the workplace, and training programs that open employment opportunities for specific skills. Some programs are free |
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Kakivak Association |
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The Kakivak Association’s Training and Employment Department offers sponsorships and financial support for Inuit students and trainees of the Baffin region. Kakivak’s programs support Inuit participation in training opportunities on the job, through sponsorships and subsidies. |
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Community Contacts and Resources: |
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Counselling Support |
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The Kamatsiaqtut Nunavut Help Line offers help if you’re struggling with difficulties related to work, home or school and feeling overwhelmed, or if you are concerned about the well-being of someone you know. Call the Kamatsiaqtut Helpline at 1-800-265-3333, and in Iqaluit 979-3333. http://nunavuthelpline.ca |
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