Skills for Success: Supporting Indigenous People’s Retention in Apprenticeships and the Skilled Trades

September 24, 2024

Join CAF-FCA and facilitator, Sabre Pictou Lee, as we learn, discuss and collaborate to further support Indigenous apprentices and tradespeople pursuing careers in the skilled trades.  In 2023, CAF-FCA consulted with Indigenous trainers, Knowledge Holders, tradespeople, employers, labour representatives and college educators about current training programs. Learn about the research findings, listen to Indigenous tradespeople share their career journey and share your ideas at this event.

Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm ET
Location: Nawapon Indigenous Commons, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave, Ottawa, ON – parking for this event is complimentary.

Attendance is free, breakfast and lunch included. Space is limited, advanced registration is required.

Go HERE to register

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