How does ASEP work?
A2. ASEP supports multi-year training-to-employment strategies developed and managed by formalized partnerships between Aboriginal organizations and major employers that lead to at least 50 long-term sustainable jobs. ASEP was designed to support Aboriginal-industry partnerships established to deliver large-scale, job-specific training that responds to employer demand for skilled workers, which complements the community-based Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy that supports Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver labour market training to Aboriginal people. Proposals for ASEP funding are submitted through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. Projects are reviewed and ranked against clearly defined criteria and are selected based on merit and the strength of the business case presented (see Q6: How will proposals be selected?). Upon approval, HRSDC enters into multi-year Contribution Agreements with incorporated not-for-profit organizations (partnerships) consistin
