A new pilot program is offering Indigenous youth a chance to get some hands-on experience with skilled trades.
Alberta’s government announced it’s spending $300,000 on the Building Indigenous Mentorship and Pathways Pilot Program to help strengthen career and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth. The province is also aiming to meet growing demand for skilled labour.
“A young, educated workforce is the engine that keeps Alberta moving forward. When we invest in youth, we’re investing in the future of every community, every business and every family,” said Rajan Sawhney, minister of Indigenous relations.
“When Indigenous youth succeed, Alberta succeeds.”