Mashkosii Ojibik Apprenticeship Program

Staff

Courtney Ward, Apprenticeship Manager
Devon Meekis, E-Learning Coordinator
Will Robinson, Apprenticeship Coach/Mentor
Bentley Cheechoo, Apprenticeship Coach/Mentor

Overview

Purpose and Objectives include:
  • Removing barriers and obstacles so its First Nation members can be ready for employment opportunities and overcome challenges in order to sustain their employment
  • Increasing number of skilled trade workers and journey persons among Matawa First Nations communities by attaching apprenticeship opportunities to current construction projects and or assisting participants with many years of skilled trades experience challenge the final exam to obtain Journeyperson status
  • Supporting the development of a dynamic Indigenous workforce, increasing their participation in the labour market
  • Connecting Indigenous job seekers to potential employers
  • Ensuring the First Nation participants have mental health care and the wrap-around services available to sustain their future