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September 28, 2020 AROLAND ONTARIO, Constructionlab Ltd - Canada’s leading construction industry learning and professional development firm today launched an historic training program delivering an Introduction to Construction Trades specifically focused on engagement of indigenous peoples. The goal is to attract program participants to starting a career in the Canadian Construction industry, more specifically – skilled trades in the roadbuilding and mining sectors of the industry.  The program, consisting of 10 days of learning is now being delivered in Aroland and was designed for Confederation College through an agreement with Minodahmun Development LP. Minodahmun Development LP is a 100% First Nation owned partnership created by Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation and Ginoogaming First Nation to maximize First Nation participation in development projects. 

A second 18-day program was designed by Constructionlab to be delivered at Henvey Inlet and Magnetawan this fall. Constructionlab solicited the support of the Ontario Road Builders’ Association to supply field books for the students enrolled in the programs. “We are very pleased to partner with Constructionlab to provide the field note books for this program focused on teaching road building construction to First Nations communities in the northern region of Ontario.  With a large percentage of the transportation infrastructure construction workforce retiring, there is a significant need to bring more skilled workers into the industry. Outreach and training will help bridge that gap”, explained Bryan Hocking, CEO of ORBA.

All tolled, Derek Smith, President and lead facilitator for Constructionlab will spend 46 days in-class in several First Nations Communities, while other trainers determined by the college will provide in-class training for additional communities including Ginoogaming using Constructionlabs program design. “To prepare for the training delivery, we were certified by First Nations University in 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, as well as the latest COVID-19 protocols for hosting the sessions in-person. It has been an amazing experience working with the college and Minodahmun - I believe I will learn a lot from this opportunity and adventure traveling through beautiful northern Ontario - and hopefully, we will be called on to do more future workforce development work”. Explained Derek Smith. 

Constructionlab credits a long- standing business and knowledge sharing relationship with the Construction Association of Thunder Bay, and its association manager Harold Lindstrom, for connecting the College with the southern Ontario based professional development firm. 

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