Career, Employment and Education Resources
About Our Team
The Career, Employment and Education Resources (CEER) department provides assistance with:
- job search, resume writing, cover letters, and interview preparation
- skills development & training, such as First Aid, FoodSafe, driver training class N and up, etc.
- job start supports, including work gear/tools, work clothes, and bus tickets
- post-secondary education funding for tuition & books
- navigation for student loans, bursaries, and scholarships
- career transition support for mid-career professionals
These services are offered in a supportive atmosphere to help clients achieve employment goals and to foster a sense of focus and self-confidence in order to compete in the labour market successfully. Contact the CEER department today for more information. We are committed to helping the Victoria Indigenous community reach their career and education goals!
Post-secondary Funding Intake
We welcome in students in the following time periods:
Fall (Sept-Dec) apply by July
Winter (Jan-Apr) apply by November
Spring/Summer (May-Aug) apply by March
*NOTE: Intake is first-come-first-serve, pending funding availability. We are currently FULL for the 2021-22 school year. Please check back with us in November regarding winter term.
Forms for the Application:
Required Document Checklist
Application for Funding Form
Action Plan
Employer Research Form
Job Club
*NOTE: Job Club is on hold due to the pandemic. Please join our CEER Facebook group for employment opportunities, virtual job fairs, resources, and information in the Greater Victoria area.*
Additional Resources
Employment Resources
Camosun College – Indigenous Academic Upgrading
Victoria Native Friendship Centre serves as a community-based learning site for Camosun College’s Academic Upgrading program, available from September to April. Financial assistance for the registration fees is available through VNFC and Camosun College.
Supports for Students
UVic First Peoples House
UVic - LE,NOṈET
Camosun Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen Centre for Indigenous Education & Community Connections
Local Bursaries & Scholarships
UVic Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards for Indigenous Students
UVic LE,NOṈET Bursaries
Camosun Awards for Indigenous Students
Camosun Adult Upgrading Grant (AUG)
Alternative Funding Options
RBC Indigenous Student Awards Program (apply by February)
Irving K. Barker Award (apply in March or April)
New Relationship Trust Foundation (apply in March or April)
NIB Trust Fund (apply in March or April)
Chief Joe Mathias BC Aboriginal Scholarship Fund (apply in March or April)
BC Hydro Indigenous Scholarships & Bursaries (apply in April/May)
Genevier Sullivan Memorial Bursaries for Indigenous Former Youth in Care (apply by October)
BCAAFC First Citizens Fund
BCAAFC Post-secondary Student Support Program
Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP) – laptop/technology equipment supports
Indspire
Métis Nation BC
Additional Resources
Indigenous Bursary Search Tool
Indigenous Link
Aboriginallearning.ca
Contact Us
Career, Employment & Education Resources Team:
- Nadia S, CEER Director
- Sophia G, Career & Education Guide
- Samantha B, Career & Education Guide
- Herman H, Indigenous Liason & Career Transitional Guide
- Willow C, Data Entry Clerk
Phone: 250.384.3211
Fax: 250.384.1586
"We strive to improve the well being of Urban Aboriginal people by providing services to strengthen & promote self sufficient individuals, families and communities.”