Indigenous Communities Public Works Technician Program

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According to Indigenous Public Works coordinator Brenden Moore, the technicians can now work anywhere in B.C., with their certification from the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of B.C. “These 14 public works technicians are the first in the country and they are Indigenous,” said Moore. “They now have a real career and job security.” This unique program began in partnership with Service Canada, the WFN, the OTDC and ASTTBC, with the goal to provide formal training in the public works sector across B.C. “This strategic partnership will provide post-secondary education training and certification in public works maintenance and operations,” said Joe Mocilac, director of development at the WFN. “This program allows grads to embark on a career in a newly created industry recognized certification and allows greater work placement opportunities for Indigenous workers in the Okanagan.”