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Text Box: Vision Statement “Assisting Aboriginal people in achieving self reliance and economic independence “ Mission Statement “The Shuswap Training Employment Program (STEP) provides opportunities for Aboriginal people in the STEP service area to achieve economic self-sufficiency through training and employment services that support locally defined needs.” Mandate To increase training and employment opportunities by: A. Effectively managing STWP programs and services B. Supporting community initiatives; C. Promoting innovative job training and employment strategies; D. Coordinating efforts with other agencies for providing a balanced mix of programs and services; E. Providing maximum support for training and employment activities that promote self-reliance; F. Promoting partnerships.

Text Box: Direct Purchase Program OBJECTIVE: To provided funding for purchasing individual seats or complete courses for various vocational programs, as well as specific programs form community groups or other organizations, on behalf of one or more Aboriginal Bands / organizations / business or individuals. ELIGIBLE COORDINATORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations and Registers Aboriginal business will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Individuals must be an adult (19 years or older) and out of school for at least one year. ACTIVITIES: Vocational training, certificate courses, language training or apprenticeship, job finding clubs, job search strategies, group employment counselling, diagnostic assessment or community based employment assistance. COURSE PURCHASES: Negotiable. Costs would include instructors, classroom, materials, tuition fees, textbooks, etc. TIME FRAME: Dependant on length of programs purchased. ALLOWANCES: Eligible clients may receive a training allowance (ie: child care, commuting, living away from home) while attending training, to a maximum of $75.00/week. ($15.00 per training day) MERC: N/A ADMINISTRATION COSTS: Sponsor is responsible for administration costs. SPECIAL COSTS: N/A

Text Box: Workplace Training Program OBJECTIVE: Assist employers to upgrade skills of existing employees to meet current or future skills needs. ELIGIBLE COORDINATORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations and Registered Aboriginal and Private Sector businesses will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Current aboriginal employees existing or newly hired. Priority to those at risk of lay off. ACTIVITIES: On and Off the job training in occupational skills as well as related language or literacy training. TIME FRAME: Dependant on the length of the program. WAGE SUBSIDY: N/A MERC: Funded at 11% ( actual based on demonstrated cost) of approved wage subsidy. TRAINING COSTS: Course costs at actual amount, to a maximum of $300/day OVERHEAD COSTS: No allowable Overhead costs. SPECIAL COSTS: N/A

Text Box: Career Development Program Guidelines PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: To provide full time post secondary students with the opportunity to work in a career related occupation during the school year to gain practical work experience related to their field of study. ELIGIBLE SPONSORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations and Registered Aboriginal and Private Sector businesses will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Post Secondary students of aboriginal ancestry currently enrolled in full time post secondary studies with an identified major and/ or field of study who have a letter of recommendation from their student advisor or academic department head. The letter should indicate that the employment opportunity will be beneficial to the student’s course of study and will not interfere with their academic studies. ACTIVITIES: To provide specific hands on career related experience. TIME FRAME: Maximum: 16 weeks at 10 hours per week. Usually coincides with a school term such as a semester. The STEP Board may adjust this to reflect budget considerations or specific targets. WAGE SUBSIDY: Maximum of $10.00 per hour. Registered Aboriginal Businesses and public sector employers may apply for a subsidy to 50% of wage to a maximum of $5.00 per hour MERC: Funded at 11% (actual based on demonstrated cost) of approved wage subsidy. TRAINING COSTS: N/A ADMINISTRATION COSTS: Sponsor responsible for administration costs SPECIAL COSTS: No funds allowed for special costs

Text Box: Youth Development Program OBJECTIVE: Designed to assist out of school, unemployed or underemployed youth with opportunities for mentored work experience in a supportive environment, giving them valuable experience for future employability or encouraging them to return to school. ELIGIBLE COORDINATORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations, Registered Aboriginal and Private Sector businesses will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Youth of aboriginal ancestry between the ages of 15-29 who are unemployed or underemployed at the time the project begins. ACTIVITIES: Focuses on providing work experience and development learning experience / skills for youth who have not made the transition from school to the workplace. Projects should provide life and work skills development and support the development and enhancement of essential employability skills, such as communication, problem solving and working with others. TIME FRAME: Maximum of 27 weeks or 945 hours. WAGE SUBSIDY: Aboriginal Bands and No-Profit Organizations qualify for –Current minimum wage per hour for high-school students; Current Minimum wage per hour to a maximum of 10.00 per hour for Post-Secondary students. Private sector businesses both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal are eligible for wage subsidies of 50% of wages to a maximum of $5.00/hour. MERC: Funded at 11% (actual based on demonstrated cost) of approved wage subsidy. TRAINING COSTS: Course costs at actual amount, to a maximum of $300/day. ADMINISTRATION COSTS: To a maximum of 8% of wages and MERC to be used for administration costs directly associated with the project. (examples: accounting fees, materials and supplies) SPEICAL COSTS: No funds allowed for special costs.

Text Box: Summer Student Work Experience OJECTIVE: Designed to assist students in preparing for their future entry to the labour market. Focuses on providing work experience and developmental learning experience / skills. ELIGIBLE SPONSORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations, Registered Aboriginal and Private Sector businesses will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Students of aboriginal ancestry that have been registered as full-time students in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. ACTIVITIES: Should provide career related experience or provide specific training. TIME FRAME: Maximum of 16 weeks. WAGE SUBSIDY: Aboriginal Bands an Non-Profit Organizations qualify for –Current minimum wage per hour for high-school students: Current Minimum wage per hour to a maximum of 10.00 per hour for Post-Secondary students. Private sector businesses both Aboriginal and non-aboriginal are eligible for wage subsidies of 50% of wages to a maximum of $5.00/hour MERC: N/A ADMINISTRATION COSTS: Sponsor is responsible for administration costs. SPECIAL COSTS: $100.00 allowed for Special Costs.

Text Box: Strategic Initiatives (includes Band Membership contracts) There are two components under this Strategic Initiative Program that will guide the development of contracts. The components are known as the Individual Training Program (ITP) and the Private Sector Support Program (PSSP). The Individual Training Program (ITP) will focus on the following two priorities: Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry wishing to attend classroom type training and not eligible for financial support from other agencies. Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry with career plans that can be advanced with private sector employers willing to provide training, work experience and employment. The ITP fund will be considered a last resort. This fund will be used to pay tuition for clients wanting to attend vocational training at a recognized institution or subsidize the wages and/or receipted training cost of a client who has an opportunity to get work experience in an existing operation (business or service). This fund will be used to create opportunities for clients of the Aboriginal Employment Services Offices. As this fund is client centered, the client in cooperation will develop and verify a Return to Work/Career Action Plan with an Aboriginal Employment Services Counsellor. The Private Sector Support Program (PSSP) The PSSP fund will be used to cover costs of negotiated wage subsidies incurred by eligible employers on behalf of a client of Aboriginal ancestry. Access to this fund will be initiated by an employer’s enquiry into the possibility of support for expanding their workforce or filling a position with an Aboriginal employee. The employer will be directed to work with Aboriginal Employment Services Counselors to identify the qualities they want in a worker and the AES Counselor will identify a client with skills, interests, and abilities in line with the employers needs. STEP staff will negotiate a contract of support of the identified client in consultation with the AES Counselor. The contract will be between STEP and the employer. * Wage subsidies are negotiable up to 50% of the hourly rate to a maximum of $5.00 per hour. * Training Costs related to actual receipted fees are negotiable. Contract proposals can be negotiated by AES Counselors but will be reviewed by STEP staff. Proposals under $10,00 will be reviewed and approved by either the STEP Board or a Committee of the STEP Board. Contracts will be signed between STEP and the host employer or STEP and the client.

Text Box: Strategic Initiatives Funds (Includes Band Membership Funding) Process and Guidelines Step 1: Client identifies a need for financial assistance in regards to work or training related matters. Client makes an appointment with the AES office, meets one on one with an Aboriginal Employment Services (AES) Counselor. The client’s eligibility is confirmed. A HRIF check will be done to ensure the client is not eligible for re-employment benefits. If the client is EI eligible they will be referred to alternate funding programs. The occasional exception can be made to this rule and will be determined on an individual case review. If the Client is not EI eligible he/she must provide proof in writing that he/she has exhausted all other potential of funding i.e. Band Funding, student loan. Step 2: Once it is determined that a client is eligible for SI funding, the client will develop a return to work action plan and the client will be required to complete the application process which includes labour market research on the proposed training/employment opportunity. It is the clients responsibility to provide the following: Quotes for the purchase of any work equipment or supplies. Confirmation of registration and/or acceptance for training from the training institute Proof of tuition costs, text book and supplies. Letter from employer confirming employment—when requests are made for transportation or work gear. The following forms must be completed when a request for financial assistance is made: Authorization for Disclosure of Information form Consent form to hold personal information on file Registration Form T4A/T4E Information Form, where applicable Step 3: Once the AES Counselor has confirmed that the client’s request is suitable and legitimate and the application package is complete, the AES Counselor will submit the request for approval. Step 4: Upon approval the client will be asked to sign a training contract that specifies client responsibilities and reporting requirements during the course of the intervention. Step 5: In the event of a real or perceived conflict of interest, the AES counselor should have the host organization review the application and approval the request for sponsorship. Although AES Counselors approach every client scenario individually, they try to keep the dollar amount allotted to one client as reasonable as possible so that as many clients as possible can benefit from the Strategic Initiatives Funds. Reasons why an application package may be denied: Client is job attached Requests to attend a conferences—most often client is already employed Client has received assistance in the past and did not complete intervention Request for assistance is too costly—will assist with some dollar but not all Intervention is unrealistic and does not assist the client in any manner Client cannot provide proof and documentation needed for release for funds Inappropriate request for funding—intervention not in keeping with clients goals Clients does not meet the eligibility criteria

Text Box: Strategic Initiatives Funding Guidelines—For Individual Clients That Have Obtained Employment That Requires WCB Mandatory Equipment as a Pre-Requisite to Attending the Job Site. The Strategic Initiative program will be used as financial leverage in support of training and employment opportunities for individuals of Aboriginal ancestry. Eligible Clients: Long term unemployed or those at risk of becoming long term unemployed. In order for clients to access funding for the purchase of specific work equipment, confirmation of employment must be submitted. All requests for work equipment by eligible clients will be considered on a one time only basis. Eligible Expenses: Equipment that has been identified by WCB regulations as mandatory in order for the employee/client to report to the work site. Required equipment will vary depending on the occupation. Examples: Safety Footwear Safety Headwear Work gloves High Visibility Clothing ie: reflective vests Eye protection Leg protection Hand protection First aid Communications Verification of individual occupational requirements can be made through the local Worker Compensation Board office. STEP funding will only cover costs of basic required equipment. Other employer mandatory costs could include: Criminal Record Check Enhanced Security Check Clients that have a work history requiring requested equipment will be deemed ineligible.

Text Box: Job Development Program OBJECTIVE: Designed to assist long-term unemployed or those at risk of becoming long-term unemployed. Training opportunities provided should lead to continuing employment or opportunities for employment for individuals who require assistance to overcome existing or anticipated labour market barriers. Option to access ASARET funding to assist with costs of projects. ELIGIBLE COODTINATORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations, Registered Aboriginal and Private sector businesses will be considered. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: :Long term unemployment or those at risk of becoming long term unemployed. Option to have Supervisor/Trainer included in project costs. ACTIVITES: Training and Work Experience activities designed for specific individuals and delivered through employers. TIME FRAME: Maximum of 27 weeks or 945 hours. WAGE SUBISDY: Maximum $10.00 per hour or $400.00 per week per participant. Aboriginal Business and / or private sector business may apply for 50% of wage to maximum of $5.00 per hour. MERC: (Mandatory Employment Related Costs: ie. EI, CPP, WCB) Funded at 11% (actual based on demonstrated cost) of approved wage subsidy. TRAINING COSTS: Course costs at actual amount to a maximum of $300.00/day. Proposals must include a minimum of 15-20% training. (See program delivery & funding policies, Section 6(c). ADMINISTRATION COSTS: To a maximum of 8% of wages & MERC, to be used for administration costs directly associated with the project. (examples: audit fees, accounting fees, materials and supplies.) SPECIAL COSTS: May be negotiated. (ie Transportation in regards to out of town, off-site training initiatives)

Text Box: Job Creation Program (EI program) OBJECTIVE: To assist individuals to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment or self-employment, resulting in savings to the EI account. In so doing, a return on investment is expected to be achieved through a reduction in dependency on Employment Insurance and Social Assistance through increased employment. ELIGIBLE COORDINATORS: Aboriginal Bands, Organizations and Registered Aboriginal business, which acknowledge and support the principles and objective of the Employment Benefits and / or Support Measures. ELIGIBLE CLIENTS: Insured participants are eligible to participate in any Employment Benefit if they are unemployed and a) have established an insurance benefit or one has ended within 3 years prior to the date of requesting assistance; b) they have established a claim for maternity or parental benefits within the 5 years prior to the date or requesting assistance, after which the individual remained out the labour market in order to care for a new– born or newly adopted child and is now seeking to re-enter the labour force. ACTIVITIES: Eligible coordinators shall ensure that their projects (jobs) will fall within one or more of the following areas: Targeted Wage Subsidies, Self-Employment, Job Creation Partnerships or Training Purchases. TIME FRAME: Minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 42 weeks. WAGE SUBSIDY: Participants with established insurance benefits are eligible for a wage top up to a maximum of $400/week (combined EI benefit and top up) Participants that are Reach back eligible: maximum wage rate: 10.00/hr or $400.00/week. MERC: (Mandatory Employment Related Costs i.e. EI, CPP, WCB) Funded at 11% (actual based on demonstrated cost) of approved wage subsidy for reach back client wages and top ups for clients with active claims. TRAINING COSTS: Course costs at actual amount (Maximum $300.00/day) Proposals must include minimum of 15-20% training (See program & funding policies, section 6(c) . ADMINISTRATION COSTS: To a maximum of 8% of wages & MERC to be used for administration costs directly associated with the project. (examples: audit fees, accounting fees, materials and supplies.) SPECIAL COSTS: May be negotiated. (ie: transportation, in regards to out of town, off-site training initiatives)

S.T.E.P. Program Guidelines

Text Box: Proposal Submission 1. Who is Eligible to apply? A. Bands / Tribal Councils B. Non-Profit Organizations (Registered Societies) C. Registered Business 2. What are the key elements of a project? A. Participants must gain meaningful work experience and training to increase their chances of finding employment B. Projects must be incremental, (in addition to the day-to-day activities of an organizations operations); C. The project activities must benefit the community or the local economy; D. Activities must be finite in nature (project must have a start and completion date for activities); E. Projects are supported in partnership with other agencies, organizations and contributors. 3. Step program funds cannot be used to: A. Provide or supplement an organization’s core funding; B. replace an organization’s staff, or; C. Create a funding dependency—normally, program activities can be supported only once. D. STEP does not provide funding for Post Secondary Academic Studies. (STEP funds are not intended to fund INAC eligible Post Secondary Programs) 4. How long can a project operate? A. Job Creation projects can operate to a maximum of 42 weeks. This is dependent on the individual’s EI claim duration. B. Job Development and Youth Development Projects can normally operate for 27 weeks. Project duration is based on both participant needs and the realistic timeline for project activities to be completed successfully. C. Summer Student project and Career Development Projects can normally operate for a maximum of 16 weeks. D. Direct Purchases are dependent on the length of the training program. 5. What costs are eligible? See individual program guidelines 6. Training Criteria: A. How do the activities in the proposal relate to the needs and skills of the participant(s)? B. Does it provide meaningful work experience / training for the participant(s)? C. Does the project include 15-20% training, the training maybe a combination of formal instruction and / or direct supervision (a minimum of 10-15% must be accredited training). D. For Workplace Training, the maximum allowable fee for trainer / consultant is $20.00 per Trainee hour to a maximum of $300.00 per training day (i.e 1 trainee x 1 hour= $20.00; trainees' x 1hour =$40.00; 4 trainees 4 hours= 16 hours= x 20=$300.00 maximum). E. Training Definition: Vocational courses are defined as Certificate courses that usually do not exceed 16 months in duration. F. No travel funds for in-town training (i.e. if you work/live in Kamloops and are training in Kamloops there will be no money paid for “incidental: travel). An allowance of $10.00 per day within 50km and $15.00 per day for greater than 50km. (No travel will be provided for training that is less than 10km. G. In projects that the Board approves a training allowance, STEP will provide a maximum of $75.00 per week or $15.00 per training day. STEP sponsored projects and allowances are not be considered as an income support mechanism. This will be negotiated on an individual basis (with a priority not to jeopardize the client’s income). H. can proposed training activities be completed during the duration of the project? I. Are the activities leading to dependency on STEP funding? J. Will appropriate orientation and supervision be provided for the participant(s)? K. Will the participant(s) be given time and encouragement to search for actual employment during the project operation? L. Will the project replace any existing or laid-off employees? M. Will project activities duplicate, compete with or provide unfair competitive advantage with already existing community services or business enterprises? N. Do the combination of STEP payments to participants and the top-up income from the employer reflect the going rate for similar occupations in the community? O. Is there confidence in the project management, including the assurance of sufficient financial and administrative controls? 7. Partnerships: A. Programs require participation (cash or in-kind) from the applicant or other agencies, organizations, other governments or other sources. The extend of partnership is an important consideration in assessment. 8. Additional points to consider (Sponsor Requirements): A. while eligible participants must be referred to the sponsor by an Aboriginal Employment Counsellor / Case Manager, the hiring decision is made by the applicant. B. All work experience projects should model the work environment and the sponsor is responsible for recruitment and selection, working conditions, safety, attendance, discipline, termination, etc. C. The sponsor must ensure that the work activities satisfy all applicable federal, provincial and municipal legislation and by-laws (licensing etc.) D. If the applicant has a unionized worksite, the union must concur with the proposed activity and a letter of support from the union must accompany the application. E. Sponsors must ensure that all trainees have a valid Social Insurance Number. 9. Completion of the Application: A. All applications must include: Complete STEP Application Form, Training Plan (indentifying accredited training), Job Description, and BCR or supporting motion. Private sector, requires no BCR or motion. B. Proposals that do not include and application form inclusive of budget, band council resolution / tribal council resolution / motion of support, job description and training plan will not be considered for funding; proposals must be on a STEP application. C. Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERC) are calculated at 11% (actual costs over and above the 11% must provide documentation to support claim) D. 8% administration fee is calculated on total wages and MERC costs only. E. Eligible Coordinators / Sponsors must be registered and in good standing with Revenue Canada and Worker Compensation Board. 10. General Funding Criteria: A. One proposal per organization will be accepted for an individual Proposal Call. B. Non—Aboriginal participation in STEP sponsored activities is at the discretion of the STEP Board; C. Private Sector Applicants: Owner / Operators are ineligible for wage subsidies, for themselves; however, funding for training interventions may be negotiated. D. Apprenticeship programs that exceed 12 months may be negotiable. E. Summer Student jobs can be supported with up to $100.00 per student for job related costs. No other administration costs allowable. summer student positions must be posted. F. Use of Human Resources Investment Fund (HRIF), Part 1—EI client entitlement / Reach back: wages paid by STEP will be consistent with the other program limits of $400.00 per week of $10.00 per hour. Part 2—Benefit top-up: Combined EI benefit and STEP top-up not exceed $400.00.

Text Box: Administration of Approved Contracts A. Approved proposals are implemented through written contracts with the individual and/or agencies involved; B. All negotiations and contracting procedures must be completed prior to the authorization of any expenditure. This includes the signing of the contract and documentation of the trainees before funding will be advanced or authorized for expenditure. No claims will be processed that include expenses, incurred prior to the authorized contract start date. C. Both parties must sign all contract prior to actual start date. D. Changes to an approved proposal must be approved by STEP Staff, prior to being implemented. E. All client documentation must be received within two weeks of project start date. No advance is to be made on contracts until client documentation is submitted. Projects where client documentation is not submitted will be ineligible for funding. All clients must have a Social Insurance number. F. Band sponsors will be required to utilize WOP or ASARET when the client is receiving Social Assistance, to be used as part of the wage subsidy with STEP funds. G. When it is determined that the Client is on, or eligible, for E.I. benefits, the project will utilize E.I. benefits as part of the wage. H. Each funded project over $10,000.00 will submit at least one (1) interim report on client progress and response to training. I. Final Claims must be submitted within two weeks of project end date. Final Claim to include: Narrative report (sponsor and / or client observations), G.L. supporting expenses or Employee Pay record including hours, Invoices for purchase of training and Employment circumstance of trainee at end of the project on a final Claim Form. J. Clients on STEP supported wage subsidies become “employees” of the sponsor and are to be included under the Employee guidelines of the Sponsor. K. Contracts will only be paid out to the maximum contacted amount. Additional cost to the contact requires a signed amendment to the contract value prior to incurring the cost. L. Contract overpayments: Overpayments may be deducted from future contract payments or a re-payment schedule may be negotiated. M. Clients are expected to fully participate in training purchased of their behalf, failure to do so can result in the client being ineligible for STEP funding for a two year period. N. Maximum wage support for individual clients is 26 weeks or 910 hours. This would be renewable every two years. The STEP Board may authorize interventions greater than 52 weeks after a review process. A review must include a case management process, Labour market information and be supported by BCR or recommendation by the Employment Counselor Proposal Review A. The STEP Board will set the deadline dates for Proposal Calls. Notice of all Calls for Proposals shall be distributed to all eligible both Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal that have requested inclusion on the STEP proposal call mailing list. B. Notice of Call for Proposals will include: the application deadline, application form and specifics regarding the call. i.e. identify any funding priorities, types of funding available—summer student, career development, etc. C. Call for Proposals will be circulated at least one month in advance of a scheduled proposal review. D. A proposal review meeting will be set at least 7-12 days after the deadline for applications; E. Upon receipt of application, it will be date stamped and time stamped; F. Any applications received after the established deadline will be marked as being a “late submission” and will e returned to the organization or applicant; G. No late submission will be considered; H. The STEP Board will review the proposals. Decisions are reached by reviewing each proposal against STEP program criteria and funding policies. Decisions are based on equity issues, greatest need, greatest ability and amount of funding requested. Criteria for Assessing Proposals Include: A. Application is complete and received by stated deadline; B. Adherence to program criteria, STEP objectives & priorities; C. Training / Activities relevance to labour market needs, the trainee action plan, industry skills requirement and a community, economic development or human resource plan; D. Is proposed training the most cost effective and efficient means of delivery; E. has a client centred approach been used during the identification of the training component; F. Is training certified, accredited or transferable; G. Track record of individuals and agencies involved; H. Chances of job continuing beyond periods of wage subsidy; I. Demonstration of Partnerships. Central Fund Applicants A. The status of all applications to the Central fund is decided through the STEP Board. The Board may delegate its authority to a proposal Review Committee which will consist of no less than 3 Board Members. B. All proposals for Central funs are presented to the Board by STEP staff. Proposals may be accepted, rejected, or deferred pending requested changes. Band Applicants: A. STEP provides funds to the member Bands based on a formula that utilizes the full membership, therefore, Clients that are members of the STEP area bands are the responsibility of the Band for training or employment opportunity funding. B. Applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the requested start date to allow for contract processing. In the case of HRIF (Job Creation Program) projects applications must be submitted four weeks prior. C. All annual Band allocations must be committed to contract by October 31st of each fiscal year. D. Band surpluses identified at January 30th of the fiscal year may be re-allocated to existing contracts only. E. No Band funding surpluses identified at March 31st of the fiscal year may be carried forward, F. The STEP board has determined that any organization or agency that exists under the direction of Chief and Council is a “Band organization” and must receive their funding from the allocation targeted to that Band.

Text Box: Appeal Procedure for Sponsors / Clients Appeals Mechanism A. Aboriginal groups or individuals who do not agree with the decisions of a STEP proposal review can appeal such decisions in writing to the STEP Board of Directors. Appeals must be filed within two weeks of the STEP decision on the proposal and will be reviewed at the next scheduled quarterly meeting of the Board. The STEP Board may allow a personal presentation at a regular meeting of the Board; B. Groups or individuals not satisfied with the outcome of such an appeal may submit a written appeal directly to the Central Interior Partners in Aboriginal Human Resources Development (CIPAHRD) Steering Committee within two weeks of the STEP Board’s decision. Decisions made by the CIPAHRD Steering Committee will be reported to the appellant in writing with a copy of the letter sent to STEP. All decisions will be final.

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