Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as you have just mentioned, today is the official launch of the Tools for Success campaign by Education, Culture and Employment.
Tools for Success is designed to encourage junior and senior high school students to consider careers in skilled trades. The campaign is also aimed at people who are considering a change of career. The message of Tools for Success is simple. The best tool for success in an apprenticeship or trades career is a high school education that includes math and science.
There is a high demand for skilled tradespeople and workers in the Northwest Territories. We can help meet this demand by promoting careers in the trades to junior and high school students. However, we must make sure that the students who wish to enter careers in apprenticeship and trades have the right tools - that is, a good math and science education.
The Tools for Success materials have been sent to every school and every regional career centre in the Northwest Territories. Career centres have been provided with information kits as well as other promotional items which can be used as prizes for science fairs, math competitions and scholastic achievements.
To celebrate the launch of this campaign, I would like to invite the Members of the Legislative Assembly to join Richard Edjericon, Chairperson of the Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupations Certification Board, and our invited guests for a reception in the Great Hall at the break. Thank you.
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