Indigenous high school students from Abbotsford, Langley, Delta and Coquitlam were introduced to the automotive, millwright, plumbing and piping trades when a special event returned to Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
The Indigenous Trade Sampler had been on hiatus for three years since the start of COVID-19.
“This event familiarizes Indigenous students with some of the programs KPU Faculty of Trades and Technology has to offer,” says Laura McDonald, dean of the Faculty of Trades and Technology at KPU. “The students get an overview of three trades careers available to them as well as career path opportunities. This is their chance to ask questions and meet our instructors.”
The event supports KPU’s efforts to meet the commitments set out in the calls to action from Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC).
“KPU’s goal is to increase the Indigenous student enrolment, a commitment to the TRC’s calls to action,” says Gayle Bedard, associate vice president, Indigenous leadership, innovation and partnerships. “The Indigenous Trades Sampler is an opportunity for you to be curious, find your passion and pathway to post-secondary.”
The event was sponsored by the Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS).
“ACCESS is proud to partner with KPU” says Rob Egan, Training and Apprenticeship Advisor at ACCESS. “We are passionate about trades and we want to make sure Indigenous students have the resources available to them to make their career choice in trades a reality.”
Learn more about KPU trades and technology programs.
