Career Action Plan (CAP)

An intake session that is required to gather all your employment/career goals. All participants must have a current CAP that is signed by the client and the Career Development Officer or Employment Officer.

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Career Advising

If you can't decide on your future career choice or want to change to a new career, we are here to assist you. Talk with one of our Career Development Officers or an Employment Officer to discover the employment options available to you.

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Virtual Reality (VR) Lab

How would you like to participate in a hands-on learning experience to explore in-demand careers? We currently have fifteen programs: Stick Welder, Residential Electrician, HVAC Technician, Heavy Equipment Operator, Robotics Technician, Robotics Welding, Mining Engineer, Process Engineer, Pipe Fitter, Mining Machine Operator, Construction Welder, CNC Operator, Manual Machinist, Sheet Metal Worker, and Steel Production.

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Tutoring Services

Upon requests we offer tutoring sessions during the academic school year. Ask for our Youth Coordinator if you would like to request a tutoring session or want more information.

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Post-Secondary Support (PSS)

To assist with funding for post-secondary students. All participants are required to apply to other sources (AMBE & SRMT Higher Education) prior to approaching ACESS. For more information see Client Eligibility under Post-Secondary (College/University) section.

NOTE: Reminder for Post-Secondary Students >>> Community members may be eligible for PSS program assistance if they are in:

• ​a 1 year college certificate program,

• the second half of a 2 or 3 year college diploma program,

• the second year (or later) of a University program*, or

• a graduate or professional degree program.

 *policy change - for this year - due to the COVID-19 pandemic.​

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Job Referrals

For Job Seekers, officers can forward resumes of qualified candidates to appropriate job openings.

The employment sharing team which is comprised of officers from Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services (ACESS) and Akwesasne Employment Resource Center (AERC) meet every two weeks to discuss qualified candidates and suggest appropriate job placements for current job openings from employers.

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Safety Training

If you need safety certification training for a job contact ACESS to see if your are eligible for funds to cover course costs.

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Employment Supports

To assist eligible unemployed clients who have an employment opportunity/job offer to enter or re-enter into the labour force. These costs must be necessary for the client to start their new job.

 

Example of costs that may be covered (to a yearly cap of $1000): Union and Association Fees, work clothes, certification fees, initial testing fees, transportation outside of NYS/Ontario, tools, lodging, or a doctor's physical.

 

1. Cost Support:

   costs related to transportation to a job, reinstatement of a Union book, first book, tools or work wear

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2. Training Support:

   specific costs related to safety training in order to secure a job.

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Job Fairs

ACESS offers job fairs, recruitment fairs, and career fairs during the year. Check out our events calendar on our website to find out when and where the next one will be. Follow us on social media to keep up to date with all our upcoming events.

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