During National Skilled Trade and Technology Week, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) recognizes and celebrates the academic achievement of NWT Apprentices and Journeypersons.

Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification 

Congratulations to all 2021-2022 Apprenticeship, Trade and Occupation Certification Award Recipients

Awards and recognitions include Top Graduating Apprentice Award, Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award, Top Mark Recipients and Certified Journeypersons.

• 2021-2022 Top Mark Recipients
• 2021-2022 Certified Journeypersons
   
• Top Graduating Apprentice Award 2021-2022 (TIE)
  Name: William Pyefinch
  Trade: Carpenter
  
  Name: Dalton Atwell
  Trade: Heavy Equipment Technician
   
• Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award 2021-2022 (TIE)
  Name: Nathaniel Norberg
  Trade: Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Off Road
  
  Name: Theoron Daniels
  Trade: Construction Electrician

ECE supports the development, maintenance and delivery of designated trade and occupation training and certification programs that contribute to the development of a skilled northern workforce such as:

• Technical training programs delivered at Aurora College
• Skill Development Program to help support apprentices while attending technical training
• Trade and Occupation Wage Subsidy Program to help support employers while training an apprentice
• Innovative supports to help apprentices including: Build Your Skills and Virtual Learning Strategist pilot
• Schools North Apprenticeship Program to help high school students gain work experience