“Introductory Carpentry,” is designed to provide Indigenous participants with the training and exposure to all areas of the carpentry trade.

Through the Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc., students receive the following training and supports throughout the duration of the program:

• Orientation to the program
• Support of a Student Retention and Support Worker
• Career Development and Life Skills Workshops
• Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
• Employment Preparation and Readiness (Transition to employment)

INDIGENOUS APPROACH

Throughout orientation week, students are given cultural workshops which capitalize on traditional teachings for students to connect to their culture, community, and identity through Sweat Lodges, sharing circles, and smudging.

COURSE TUITION:

$9,984 *50% of tuition due before program start date, with the remaining balance due on or before the last day of classes.

TUITION FEES INCLUDE:

• Text Books  
• Work Books
• Class Room student supplies
• Student Safety Wear & Equipment
• All Safety and Equipment Training Certificates
• All materials and equipment required in the carpentry shop  Cultural workshops
• All Workshop’s provided throughout the course

*The above breakdown does not include living allowance, meals, rent, or transportation

COMPLETION

With the partnership of Lotus Learning Solutions to host the program, students who successfully complete the program will obtain their Level 1 Carpentry Accreditation and will be eligible to obtain 900 hours credit once registered as an apprentice with Apprenticeship Manitoba. Students also obtain their Industry Recognized Safety Certification (Including Fall Protection, Confined Space, Aerial Lift, PITO, WHMIS, Fire safety, First Aide, Skid Steer, and Scaffolding). Graduates are job ready and will have the knowledge and skills along with assistance finding employment to pursue employment opportunities or continue their education in post-secondary.