VICTORIA – The Government of British Columbia is putting $544,000 into two different skills training programs for First Nations communities in the province.
The government will invest $175,000 to train 40 members of Doig River First Nation in occupational health and safety and land reclamation, improving access to employment on natural resource projects, states a release.
Participants will undergo training and certification for fire suppression, chainsaw operation, wildlife danger trees and occupational health and safety. The program will be delivered in partnership with the University of British Columbia.
The provincial government will also put $369,000 toward professional cook training for up to 10 members of the Fort Nelson First Nation and eight members of Saulteau and West Moberly First Nation.
The program will teach knowledge of safety, sanitation and food storage as well as meal planning, and includes credit toward the Professional Cook 1 apprenticeship program outlined by the Industry Training Authority of BC. Northern Lights College will provide training in Fort St. John and in Moberly Lake.
“Skills training can give students the tools they need to thrive, while being part of a strong, sustainable, and innovative economy that creates good-paying jobs,” said Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Melanie Mark in a statement.
“Targeted education and training for indigenous participants provides a clearly defined path to succeed in a strong, sustainable and innovative economy.”
Both programs are funded through the Indigenous Skills Training Development Fund, which provides up to $30 million over three years to community-driven skills training and education for First Nation communities across the province.
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