Success Stories
Success Stories
Lauren Scanie
A Participant in the Cenovus Employment Initiative and is now employed with Cenovus as a Lab Assistant. She states: “Since joining The Project has been nothing but GREAT! Everyone that I met (in the program and in the employment field) have been more than willing to help me learn and adjust to the complex world of the oilfield. The only barrier I had to overcome was myself, believing that I could put everything I’ve got into a job that I’ve learned to love. Everyday is a learning experience and I thank Cenovus and Cold Lake First Nations for giving me this opportunity to explore the workforce”
Jesse Malone
A member of Whitefish Lake First Nation, is currently in his 3rd year as a Plumber and Gas Fitter at NAIT and is employed by Michaud Plumbing & Heating (MPH).
Amanda Cardinal
A single mother has completed all her safety certificate training and has employment with the Heart Lake Construction as a Rock Truck Driver. She leaves her little boy to go to camp at the Cold Lake Airs Weapons Range on a two week shift. She doesn’t like to leave her son but has committed to go to work each shift.
Derek Balcuinas was funded for Firefighter Training. He was very motivated and excited to receive training from Portage College. He and his classmates were viewed as one of the best “Teams” that has been trained due to strong support and encouragment. Derek upheld CLFN pride by being a strong team plater and accomplished great things. He is currently employed i the field of firefighting and really enjoys his opportunity to do heroic work.
Bradley Pruden is from Whitefish Lake First Nation and he has successfully completed his 4th year Electrician Apprenticeship at Lakeland College. He is now a Red Seal Electrican and employed with Fluor Construction. Keep up the hard work, Bradley!
Riley Baldhead completed the Heavy Equipment Operators Program through Portage College in December 2016. His dedication and commitment paid off and upon completion of the program Riley accepted employment with Swamp Cats Ltd.
Kane Glade obtained his Interprovincial Standards Red Seal in Welding.
Brennan Badger attended the Northeast Alberta Apprenticeship Initiative (NEAAI) /Trade Winds to Success (TWTS) information session at the Kehewin Cree Nation Administration Building. He took the test and was accepted into NEAAI’s program. Brennan attended and completed the 16-week program where he helped build two tiny homes. He gained experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and flooring, Brennan is now pursuing a career in carpentry under Kehewin Housing and has also obtained his Class 5 Driver’s License.
The ASETS program covered Brennan’s living allowance and travel while NEAAI assisted Brennan in getting indentured and beginning his apprenticeship in the carpentry trade. The Trade Winds to Success/ Alberta Labour Training Trust Fund (ALTTF) assisted in academic preparation and skills training.
Brennan states, “It has given me knowledge, skills and abilities to pursue a trade’s career and the program has been very helpful in selecting my career options.”
Carmen Pettit worked as a Wellsite Supervisor for 7 years. During the economic downturn he lost his job and decided to pursue a career path as an Automotive
Service Technician. Unfortunately, Carmen could not find an organization that was willing to apprentice him, and he took a service role with Canadian Tire. In
early 2017, Carmen successfully obtained an apprentice position with Lake City Motors in Cold Lake, Alberta. During this time Carmen also received his Métis status card with the Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA).
NEAA worked with Carmen in February to complete his online application for the Automotive Service Technician trade and will continue to provide coaching, advocacy, and mentoring support until he becomes a journeyman.
Congratulations on your hard work and perseverance, Carmen!
Barry Monias is employed with Heart Lake Construction. Barry updated all of his safety certificates in the Wildland Firefighting Training and successfully completed the program.
Joshua Ladouceur is employed with Precision Drilling. Heart Lake ASETS Department assisted him with safety certificate training.
Jessica Jackson is from Whitefish Lake First Nation and completed her Early Childhood Development-Level 3 at Blue Quills First Nations College in 2016. Congratulations Jessica!
Congratulations to our 2016 Tiny Home Project Successful Participants!!
- Brennan Badger, Electrician Apprentice
- Kris Desjarlais, Carpenter Apprentice
- Jared Dion, Plumber/Carpenter undecided
- Riley Dion, Carpenter Apprentice
- Caleb Gadwa, Electrician Apprentice
- Barry Paul, Carpenter Apprentice
- Brandon Watchmaker, Auto Technician Apprentice
The Annual Treaty 6 ASETS Worforce Employment Partnerships and Career Fair was held in Edmonton at the Fantaslyand Hotel on March 14 and 15, 2017.
Hosted by Yellowhead Tribal Development Foundation this year, the Career Fair had 50 exhibitor booths and over 500 registered guests attended the two-day event. In addition workshops were held on various topics including resume writing, entrepreneurship, arts, distance learning, racism, and personal credit management. TCETSA also provided a workshop on day 2 that focused on Carriage Mobile Driving School.
Following the completion of the career fair, a food and presentations event was held where NEAAl was featured as a Trades Program success story.
Congratulations to NEAAI on this achievement!
3rd Annual Cultural Showcase
