The B.C. government is providing $400,000 to support a range of training programs for Wet鈥檚uwet鈥檈n First Nation and the 亚洲天堂 Lake Band.
Up to 38 participants will benefit from parts and warehouse training, professional development, Indigenous negotiations training, a work experience partnership program, and craft construction.
These programs are aimed at helping members prepare for new jobs and careers across their traditional territories.
鈥淭his announcement, which will provide funding dollars to train our people for careers and not short-term jobs, is great,鈥� said 亚洲天堂 Lake Band Chief Dan George. 鈥淚t鈥檚 vital for our people to have long-term jobs.鈥�
鈥淭eaching the young on our culture and traditional ways has also been a large part of our culture,鈥� he continued. 鈥淚t is very important for continuous skills development as the ever challenging environment changes around us.鈥�
These programs will be delivered by the Yinka Dene Economic Development General Partnership. The craft construction training will be delivered in Vancouver in partnership with CSWU Local 1611.
鈥淭he Wet鈥檚uwet鈥檈n First Nation (WFN) and Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership aim to increase our participation in the labour market, ensuring that we are engaged in sustainable, meaningful employment,鈥� said WFN councillor Ruby Ogen. 鈥淜nowledge is power, and when our people obtain education and training to upgrade their skills in preparation for a particular job, WFN trainees gain knowledge, specialized and employment. We continue to move forward with pride.鈥�
The Yinka Dene Economic Development Limited Partnership is the corporate business arm for the Wet鈥檚uwet鈥檈n First Nation with the mandate to provide and improve the economic welfare of its members.
Over the past two years, more than 2700 Aboriginal people have accessed training through projects supported by B.C.鈥檚 Indigenous Skills Training Development Fund.
鈥淭hese programs exemplify First Nations, government, industry and post-secondary institutions coming together to deliver education to improve employability and create real opportunities for Indigenous people,鈥� said Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. 鈥淧roviding the foundations for apprenticeships and further education supports continued success for communities and an improved quality of life for participants.鈥�
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