Summer Student Employment Program (SSEP)
Paid summer employment opportunities for Red River Métis high school and post-secondary students to gain real-world work experience, build skills, and prepare for future careers.
Key Dates for Students
About the Program
The Summer Student Employment Program (SSEP) connects Red River Métis students with meaningful, paid summer jobs across Manitoba. You'll develop transferable skills, explore career paths, build your resume, and earn money while gaining hands-on work experience.
Métis Employment & Training (MET) matches eligible students with approved employer partners and provides support throughout the process.
Who Can Apply?
- Red River Métis Citizens (must provide MMF Citizenship #) ages 14+ and living in Manitoba
- Students must have attended school full-time in the current academic year and be returning to school full-time in the next academic year.
- Part-time and Distance Education students are not eligible
- Students 15 and under must complete the Safe Work Manitoba Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course before starting work
What Kind of Jobs?
Jobs vary by employer, but must meet the following guidelines:
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Must provide a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 37.5 hours of work per week (Minimum: 4 weeks. Maximum: 21 weeks)
- In-person only (no remote positions)
- Comply with Manitoba employment standards
- Start only after funding approval
Start Your Application
Click below to open the 2026 SSEP student application form.
- Personal & contact information
- MMF Citizenship number
- Education details for the current and next academic year
- Preferred work locations/regions
- Skills, interests, and any previous experience
- Resume upload (optional but recommended)
- Personal & contact information
- MMF Citizenship number
- Education details for the current and next academic year
- Preferred work locations/regions
- Skills, interests, and any previous experience
- Resume upload (optional but recommended)
Questions? Contact Us!
Reach out to your regional Métis Employment & Training (MET) office for help with your application or more info:
Contact Us
x 204-586-8474 ext. 2731
A MET@mmf.mb.ca
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