Aboriginal Women in Trades
In support of an Industry Training Authority (ITA) and TRU effort to attract women into trades, BC AMTA collaborated on the recruitment of a cohort of Aboriginal Women in Trades. The 14-week course introduces students to five trades found across the mine industry, including electrical, piping, parts, and instrumentation . If the program elicits interest and motivation from the Aboriginal women, they may qualify for a subsequent Foundations Course, specific to one of the trades. Several high-performers in this training cohort are also invited to complete a one-week Heavy Equipment Operator component.
Real Life Stories
Trenton Pierre
Trenton Pierre is the first member of his family to enter post secondary education and recently completed his first year of the two-year Mining and Mineral Exploration program at BCIT.