EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES (EAS)

Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training (SASET) through Service Canada ISET funding provides employment services to under/un-employed Indigenous people who are status, non-status, on/off reserve and who reside in our catchment area which extends from Katzie/Langley to Boston Bar and the three communities of Samahquam, Skatin and Xa’xtsa, part of the Lower Stlatl'imx Tribal Council, regardless of origin in Canada. Within SASET’s catchment area there are 31 First Nations. Indigenous individuals can access services from any employment services location in the catchment area.

All SASET employment counsellors have their Career Development Practitioner Certification, workshop facilitation skills, essential skills assessment certification and are able to assist clients with the following:

• individualized workplans to develop their essential skills for success in training and employment;
• identify barriers to employment and assist with creating an action plan to overcome barriers of attaining employment;
• assist individuals with career exploration and decision making;
• job search, resume/cover letter and interview skills;
• one to one or group employability workshops;
• applying for short and long-term training funding and transition to work supports;
• works with community income assistance staff to assist “employables” with an action plan to employment.