Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with pride to congratulate three men from Coppermine who are the first recipients of building trades helpers certificates. Sandy Keadjuk, Joe Agliak and Harold Hemiak received their certificates of completion on Tuesday in Coppermine. These three young men earned their certificates by taking part in the Construction Worker Training Program developed by the Northwest Territories Construction Association with the assistance of the Departments of Education, Culture and Employment Programs; Government Services and the N.W.T. Housing Corporation.
This training program is designed to provide residents of the Northwest Territories with entry level certified training in the construction industry. The course includes classroom and workshop training organized by the Northwest Territories Construction Association. On the job training is provided by a contractor. This unique training program has numerous benefits. Those who earn a certificate are more employable and bring a wide range of valuable skills to the construction industry. Our northern communities will also benefit from having resident building trades helpers available across the Northwest Territories.
In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my honourable colleagues to join me in congratulating these three young individuals. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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