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BGIS is currently seeking Indigenous Summer Interns for their 2025 internship program.
Please feel free to share this opportunity with your networks, students, or others who may be interested in gaining valuable experience in a leading facilities management and real estate services company.
More information, including how to apply, can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the attached poster. Alternatively, if anyone has questions or would like to be connected directly, feel free to reach out to Amy MacKay at Amy.MacKay@bgis.com and she’ll be happy to assist.
Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary Education
There are many publicly assisted postsecondary institutions in Ontario delivering tailored programs and services to Indigenous students from across the province. There are:
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
Pursuing an apprenticeship can be a pathway to a rewarding career in the trades. As an apprentice, you can take classes and learn your trade by working under the direction of experienced workers—and get paid while you do it.
Find out how to qualify, find a sponsor or employer to hire you, or get money or grants to help you pay for apprenticeship training and tools
Indigenous students are offered a Pre-Apprenticeship Training Session for the OETIO (Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario) apprenticeship exam. Upon completion of the trade entrance exam, participants need to successfully pass the trade entrance exam with 70% or higher to proceed to the next level, which is the Pre-Apprenticeship program. Click the above link to register for an information session and click here for more details.
Small Business Incubator, Enterprise & Training Through Madahoki Farm:
Small Business Incubator, Enterprise & Training Through Madahoki Farm:
Financial aid
Financial aid
Funding may be available to you through various sources:
OSAP
For college and university programs, including those offered in partnership with Indigenous Institutes, you may be eligible to receive funding from OSAP.
Indigenous Student Bursary
This bursary provides aid to self-identified Indigenous students with financial need who are attending a publicly assisted college, university or Indigenous Institute in Ontario. The bursary is distributed by each institution’s Financial Aid Office or Registrar. Contact your institution for information on how to apply.
Indigenous Bursaries
A website with a searchable list of bursaries, scholarships and incentives for Indigenous students.
Indspire
A national Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Indspire provides scholarships, bursaries and awards to Indigenous students.
Funding for Métis students enrolled in postsecondary education. Apply for this funding through the financial aid office, Indigenous student liaison centre or student support services at your college or university.
Together with AFOA Canada, TD worked to build a scholarship for Indigenous Peoples. Click here to learn more.
Indigenous Student Support
Indigenous Student Support
Students are welcome to directly connect with their school Student Services office, Cooperative Education teachers, or Skilled Trades consultants.
For specific questions about Indigenous funding and supports, students and families can email heather.godin@ocsb.ca
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