First-hand Experiences

Do you want to know what it’s like to work in a trade in the Northwest Territories? Check out these success stories!

These were produced in 2022 with local residents who have taken part in Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification programming. From employers to apprentices, they can tell you first-hand what it’s like to work in the trades.

Farrell Pope – Apprentice Carpenter in Inuvik

Robert Yuhas – Apprentice Electrician in Fort Smith

Kyle Hodges – Heavy Equipment Mechanic in Yellowknife

Kyle Coumont – Electrician in Yellowknife

Melinda Gillis – Owner, Plumb Crazy Mechanical in Inuvik

Yves St-Cyr – Carpenter, Certified Trainer in Fort Smith