The Aboriginal Software Tester Training Course is a PQA Testing initiative, funded jointly by PQA and the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) that provides Aboriginal people with recognized qualifications for the IT industry as Software Testers. The mission of the program is to inform, guide and support participants in learning the appropriate skills and knowledge to meet their goals for a career in this field.
The marine industry is growing and thousands of job opportunities exist right now.
To help meet this demand and diversify the workforce, the federal government, through the Oceans Protection Plan, is providing $2.5 million in bursaries for women and Indigenous peoples to pursue marine education. As a woman or Indigenous person, you may qualify to have 90% of the course cost covered.
"The NSMDC ASETS program is an agreement with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada which provides funding for employment programs and services that help Aboriginal people prepare for, obtain and maintain employment."
The Occupational Health and Safety committee is an advisory team comprised of management and worker representatives whose primary role is to assist the Carpenters Millwrights College in creating and maintaining health and safety in the workplace. The committee is responsible for monitoring the health, safety and welfare of the workers, students, as well as other members entering the workplace. A current listing of OH&S Committee members are posted on bulletin boards throughout the College.
There is a fully-equipped cafeteria located on the second floor which serves breakfast, hot and cold lunch and snack foods. Microwaves are also available for students wishing to bring their own lunch. Check bulletin board for cafeteria for hours of business and daily specials. For sanitary reasons, please remove coveralls before proceeding to the cafeteria.
The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a one-time taxable cash grant of $2,000 maximum available to registered apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training and obtained their journeyperson certification in a designated Red Seal trade on or after January 1, 2009.
Registration for this program is restricted to Carpenters who are registered with the Industrial Training Division, Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Painters and Decorators prepare and apply paints, wall coverings and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. It is a creative and rewarding trade within the construction industry, including residential and commercial sectors.
In the First Year Lather Program, students will complete 15 of the 25 courses outlined in the Provincial Plan of Training for Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) Apprenticeship. During this entry level program, students will learn the essential skills of the trade and will be prepared, upon graduation, to enter the workforce as a first year apprentice.
