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Labour Market Development Overview

The Métis Nation of Alberta assumed responsibility for labour market programming from Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) in 1996.

Through this arrangement with HRDC, the MNA developed an apex delivery system, capable of providing efficient and effective results-oriented programs to Métis people across Alberta. In a recent comparison released by Canada, the MNA sits among the top five delivery structures under contract or agreements with HRDC which includes more than 300 agreements among Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal communities.

The MNA (AHRDA) labour market program, head-quartered in Edmonton, has six regional office locations situated throughout the province. Under the Labour Market Development Unit (LMDU), the AHRDA is implemented with staff at the MNA provincial office and staff at each of the six regional offices. IN addition to providing support to LMDU staff at the regional level, the LMDU head-quarter staff prepares strategic plans, develop policies and procedures, liaise with the provincial and federal governments, provide staff training and prepare all reports necessary for a full accounting of the AHRDA program. The LMDU regional staff seeks out and initiates labour market initiatives locally and coordinates the selection and funding of local programs with assistance of local Project Selection Committees.

Click here to watch a PowerPoint presentation on the Metis Nation of Alberta’s Labour Market Development Unit

Métis Employment Services

In addition to the LMDU regional offices, the MNA has established seventeen Metis Employment Service (MES) centres throughout the province to provide labour market services to non-Settlement Métis. The MNA-LMDU has done a remarkable job developing and utilizing effective partnerships to accomplish its labour market development objectives throughout the province of Alberta. Through its investment in a network of 16 independent local MES centres, the MNA can ensure Métis people across the province receive employment assistance somewhat independent of the political region offices and Métis locals.

The MES centres provide a variety of services regardless of cultural affiliation, including pre-employment services, career counseling, job referral, job finders clubs, employment assessments and the provision of labour market information.

The mandate of the AHRDA is to implement labour market development programs designed to assist non-settlement Métis to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment.

Click here to find the Metis Employment Service Centre nearest you.

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