Dawson City Pre-Employment ProgramPre-Employment Programs Open DoorsA pre-employment carpentry program at Yukon College in Dawson City is opening doors, thanks to funding from Community Training Funds.
Eldo Enns, Campus Coordinator at Yukon College's Dawson City campus says the pre-employment carpentry program is a great route for people who are interested in the trades but don't have any connections to get their foot in the door. “Pre-employment programs give people an opportunity to get into a trade—people who may well not have an opportunity or a way to begin their training. You don’t have to have an uncle it the trades already who will hire you if you take this pre-employment program,” said Enns. There are twelve students enrolled in Dawson City's carpentry pre-employment program. Four of the students are women and two of the students are high school students who are getting credit towards their high school graduation by taking this pre-employment program. Mindy Potoroka is a student in the pre-employment program: “The program gives me the skills to enter into the workforce. I can see myself working in construction next summer. Every woman should have experience in the trades. I love working with my hands, and while the work might seem intimidating sometimes, it’s incredibly rewarding to do your own work.” After the 5 month program is finished, the students can challenge the level I apprentice exam. |
Community Training Funds Pages
Advanced Education
Phone: (867) 667-5455 |
People who have little or no trade experience but who are interested in participating in apprenticeship training programs may wish to consider attending a pre-employment program. These programs are generally a combination of classroom and hands-on technical training. They are designed to provide students with the basic entry level knowledge and hands-on skills required by most industry employers.
Last Updated 08-03-2005