Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative
The Indigenous Apprenticeship Initiative (IAI) program is designed for First Nations, Councils, Bands, Organizations, Training Institutions looking to increase and promote awareness of apprenticeship training and understanding of the trades as a career choice.
The IAI accepts proposals yearly, which can include a variety of projects:
- New initiatives not previously undertaken;
- “Introduction to Trades” courses;
- A level of apprenticeship training;
- Cost-share - Upgrader training for tradespeople with full trade time;
- Job coaching for currently registered apprentices;
- Non-trade specific preparation courses for apprentices prior to apprenticeship training; and,
- Projects resulting in a social benefit to the community.
The intake is closed for this year.
For assistance or questions, please contact the Director, Innovation and Inclusion at:
Email: [email protected]
Toll free phone: 1-877-363-0536
Meet Tennessee, one of our SYA Industry Scholarship winners of 2025!
Inspired by her dad and grandpa, she grew up helping fix things on the farm learning to problem solve, build, and take pride in hands-on work.
Her passion for welding began with her dad’s encouragement and was strengthened through classes at Martin Collegiate and Campus Regina Public. With this scholarship she is one step closer to her goal of becoming a journeyperson. Congrats, Tennessee!
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