(L-R) Chief Norman Bernard, Minister Labi Kousoulis, Alex Paul, Richard Benson, Chief Rod Googoo, and Chief Leroy Denny. Photo by Province of Nova Scotia

Sixteen people from Mi’kmaw communities in Cape Breton are receiving specialized apprenticeship training and work experience to achieve Red Seal carpentry certification, filling the need for local carpenters.

The Enhanced Direct Entry Carpentry Program is being led by the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office with support from the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, the St. Francis Xavier University Extension Department’s Centre for Employment Innovation, Nova Scotia Community College, Department of Labour and Advanced Education, Mi’kmaw Employment Training Secretariat and Cape Breton First Nation communities.

“Apprentices can stay in their communities while learning practical carpentry skills, and complete th ...

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