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

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.

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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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