by Owen Fitzgerald, Ex. Director, Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office
Pauline Doucette of Eskasoni working on a fuse box.
Whitney Pier, NS. Jan.18, 2016 – Seven local Mi’kmaq are enrolled in a 12 week introduction training program as commercial and residential electricians. The program is put on by the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in partnership with the local IBEW union, local 1852 in Whitney Pier. The union says there are job opportunities related to the Maritime Link as well as commercial and residential development in the local First Nation communities. Pauline Doucette from Eskasoni is shown during her training in Whitney Pier Friday. Upon successful completion of the program,students will be indentured as first year apprentices.
The Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) is focused on building ...
