Employment for Indigenous People
Last updated on January 16, 2024The Province provides specialized services to help Indigenous people prepare for success in B.C.'s job market through post-secondary education, education funding, work experience, and building job skills.
Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
A 12-month paid internship for Indigenous youth residing in B.C., age 29 and under. Interns are placed in provincial government ministries for nine months and then in Indigenous organizations for the last three months of their internship.
Managed by the Public Service Agency
Aboriginal Youth Internship Program
Articled Student Program
The Ministry of Attorney General hires articled law students who have a strong interest in public service and the practice of public law. It selects candidates who possess the academic, professional and personal qualities that will enable them to become effective public sector lawyers.
Managed by the Ministry of Attorney General
Aboriginal Training and Employment Program (ATEP)
Helps unemployed Indigenous people transition to sustainable employment through job-related training and support services.
Managed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training
Aboriginal Training and Employment Program (ATEP)
B.C.'s Career Guide for Indigenous People
B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint is re-engineering education and training so that B.C. students and workers have the skills to be first in line for jobs in a growing economy.
WorkBC offers specialized services to help Indigenous people prepare for success in B.C.’s job market.
Visit WorkBC for more information.
Contact information
Call or email if you have more questions.
1-800-880-1022
IRRInfo@gov.bc.ca