Métis women’s leadership program helps participants develop skills to excel
A Métis women’s leadership training program offered in the north west area aims to provide young Métis participants with skills and knowledge to help them move up in their career path.
Offered through Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak (LFMO) – Women of the Metis Nation, the program “Reach for the Sky” is sponsored through the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program. It’s available at no cost to eligible candidates between the ages of 18 and 30. A weekly training allowance as well as a rental subsidy is also provided to participants. They can also be reimbursed for childcare costs.
Kristena Belcourt, administrator of “Reach for the Sky” said the current program now underway started this week.
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