Skills Canada Seeks Skilled Trades & Tech Mentors for Sudbury Aboriginal Mentoring Event

Aboriginals Skilled Trades

 

Feb 04 2016

The Aboriginal-focused mentoring event takes place in Sudbury, ON on February 16. Skills Canada’s Aboriginal mentoring events are an opportunity for young Aboriginal women, as well as unemployed and under-employed men and women, to learn about the skilled trades and technologies, meet with community members working in these trades, and learn about their journey.

Photo courtesy cbc.ca

These events are held in communities across Ontario and include a meal, as well as a hands-on activity. Additional dates and locations include: February 18 and May 17 in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

Find out more: www.skillsontario.com/aboriginal-initiatives.

 

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