Our latest group of graduates have completed their classroom training and are now in On-the-job Training for 60 hours. Congratulations to Stephen Chiasson, Eugene Frieda, Brandon Morris, Dominique Parr, Cree Penashue, Blake Poole, Tyler Ward, and Adam White.

In 2015 we offered training in both Sheshatshiu and Natuashish in Housekeeping/Room Attendant. This training provided an understanding of the industry expectations for both hotel and construction camps, and included First Aid and WHMIS. A partnership with Hotel North 11 offered our participants a real life training opportunity, and we appreciate the support that Nympha Byrne provided in Natuashish. Many of the graduates have found employment.

Our first group of Rebar workers started in March and graduated in June 2014. This was the first training of Iron Workers held in Labrador and the first time that the College had partnered with the Iron Workers Union in a training program. Most of these trainees have been employed with the Union at construction projects around the province. Congratulations to: Jonathan Andrew, Ronnie Clarke, David Evans-Dyson, Joshua Jararuse, Sheldon Kalleo, Leroy Lane, Trevor Lane, Terence Martin-Ferraro, Thomas Millick, Martin Nochasak, William Nochasak, Patrick Nui, Johnny Okkuatsiak, George Pastitchi, Aaron Penney, Sheldon Penney, Jonathan Pinette, Darren Russell, Matthew Winters,

The second group of Rebar workers graduated in August 2014. Once again, this training was delivered in partnership with College of North Atlantic and the Iron Workers Union. Over half of these apprentices have found employment already. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Roger Allingham, Wade Andersen, Chelsea Andrew, Shane Augot, Edmund Benuen, Harry Dicker, Alex Flynn, Donald Frederick, Michael Hawe, Markus Kojak, Daniel Nui, Mary Penashue, Robert Penashue, Timothy Pokue, Alain Pone, Luke Pone, Stephen Rose, Donavon Rumbolt, Paul Selma, Damian Webber

In another successful partnership with the Iron Workers Union, we offered a 3rd delivery of Rebar training. Many of our graduates have found employment in this field. Congratulations to: Sukie Aggek, Frederika Benuen, Brandon Coish, Kevin Cull, Patrick Elson, Clemence Jararuse, Heather Keats, Zeke Lucy, James Michel, Michel Pastitshi, Robin Piwas, Prote Poker, Dean Rich, Chad Rose, and Morrissey Ward

The Tower Steel Assembly program was the first of its kind in Canada, with strong support from Valard, the contractor responsible for the erection of the transmission towers and line. All of the graduates from this program were immediately hired to work on the Muskrat Falls project. Participants included: Charlie Abraham, Jake Andersen, Paul Andersen, Mark Blake, Shannon Bird, Jordan Hibbs, Aaron Nuna, Brendon Pasteen, Steeve Picard, Jenny-Anne Piwas, Matthew Pomeroy, Brent Poole, Penote Rich, Clinton Simms, Kyle Ward.

Our second group of Tower Assemblers were faced with real life cold weather conditions (as you can see in the photo). This group of superstars completed three towers during the practical portion of their training, which finished in December 2014. All participants graduated. CONGRATULATIONS to: Donna Andrew, Lindsey Brown, Evan Caunce, Nicholas Davis, Dale Ford, Max Gregoire, Jeffrey Millie, Hayley Moorhouse, David Nuke, Gabriel Nuna, Kevin Pastiwet, Andrew Piercey, Kimberly Pokue, Naomi Pokue, Russell Poole, Scott Pye, Daniel Rich, Tanisha Russell, Shawn Selma

Our first class of Concrete Finishers began in April 2014. There were 12 students who completed the program.
Congratulations to: Sheila Antuan, Mary Ashini, Monique Aster, Timothy Blake, Timothy Brown, John Ross Flowers, Lucy Jararuse, Zack Karpik, Ashley Nuna, Mikupishaken Pone, Roy Russell, Jr., Abel Winters

Our second group of Concrete Finishers graduated in August 2014. This class was only available for Nunatsiavut Beneficiaries and the first half of the training was held in Nain. CONGRATULATIONS to: Darren Andersen, Robert Andersen, Gus Barbour, Sidney Igloliorte, Johnny Ikkusek, Amalia Jararuse, Abia Kohlmeister, Eli Merkuratsuk, Ephraim Merkuratsuk, Phyllis Obed, Minnie Okkuatsiak, Tommy Okkuatsiak, Edward Sillitt, Samuel R. Tuglavina, Johannes Semigak, Silpa Semigak.

In April 20 participants traveled to Badger Newfoundland for a 12 week training course at Central Training Institute. Participants earned either Class 3 or Class 1 licences, along with air brake endorsement and a variety of safety training. A graduation ceremony was held in Goose Bay in July. Many of the graduates are now employed. Congratulations to: Hilda Asivak, Jenna Penny, Janice Andrew, Karen Lisa Rich, Joseph Nuna, Glenn Pokue, Leah Rich, Lorne Blake, Patrick Broomfield, Ian McDougall, Lester Mitchell, Morris Jacque, Allison Winters, George Gregoire, Troy Dyson, Bryce Learning, James Rich, Jako Kalleo, Sam Aggek, Paul Cooper. And thank you to Gavin Nuna who acted as our translator during the program.

This training was delivered in partnership between the College of the North Atlantic and the Carpenters Union. It was one of the longest training programs we offered. Our Scaffolding trainees graduated as apprentice carpenters. Participants included: Kenneth Abel, Darren Chaulk, Marcus Curl, Gavin Evans, Todd Ford, Joyce Haye, Jonathan Holley, Joel Lessard, Brendan Lethbridge, Damieon Lucy, Billie Jean Maidment, Terry Montague, Valance Oliver, Brad Saunders, Nathan Tuglavina

The Concrete Form training was delivered in a partnership between the College of the North Atlantic and Carpenter's Union and enhanced existing skill for carpenter apprentices. The group finished the program in October but is returning in January 2015 for specific training in new technology form work. Participants include: Beatrice Clowe, , Jerry Ford, Albert Jararuse, Vincent Learning, Patrick Maggo, George Mogridge, Kelly Okkuatsiak, Alan Poole, Bobby Smith

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership (LATP) would like to congratulate the students who successfully completed the Environmental Monitoring Program. The training took place at the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay from March to June 2013. This program was funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Agreement and Labour Market Development Agreement, administered by LATP. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Christine Crane, Barbara Edmonds, Rosetta Morrison, MacKay Paul, Gail Pilgrim, Sherri Rumbolt, Michelle Russell, Sherry Turnbull

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership (LATP) would like to congratulate the students who successfully completed the Fundamentals of Occupational Health and Safety Program. The program was delivered at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus of the College of the North Atlantic from April to July 2013. This course was funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Agreement and Labour Market Development Agreement, through the LATP. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Crystal-Lynn Brown, Pamela Campbell, Madison Coombs, Sammy-Lee Doucette, Delano Flowers, George Gregoire Jr., Roland Kemuksiagak, William Lucy, Megan McLean, Philip Nuna, Tanya O'Neill, Gayle Quehe, Karla Ryan, Alberta Toma

The Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership (LATP) would like to congratulate the students who successfully completed the Construction Craft Worker Program which took place at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay campus of the College of the North Atlantic from April to June 2013. This program was funded by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Agreement and Labour Market Development Agreement, via the LATP. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Adam Broomfield, Vincent Brown, Darren Dyson, Brian Elson, Ronnie Everard, Elizabeth Forsey, Ryan Guptill, Joshua Jararuse, Terrence Keefe, Roy Mucko, Courtney Nuna, Anthony Penashue, Prote Poker, Andre Rich, Marcel Rich, Katrina Somers

On February 24, 2012, 11 Nunatsiavut Government beneficiaries graduated from a Security Services training program sponsored by the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership (LATP). This 6-week training program, facilitated by the College of the North Atlantic in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, had a unique curriculum that was designed to prepare individuals for employment in security related positions. Individuals graduating from this Security Services program are eligible to be provincially licensed to work within the security sector. The work placement component proved to be a valuable experience as it enabled students to gain first-hand knowledge in the Security Services field. All graduates are hopeful for employment within the Security Services sector.
Congratulations to the graduates! Jennifer Michelin, Julie Flowers, William Andersen, Roxanne Wolfrey, Lester Burden, Chelsie Mitchelmore, Brandon Pardy, Ella Rich, Lucy Jararuse, Walter Bennett (Instructor), Roy Blake, Krystal Tuttauk

In June 2010, 15 students from Sheshatshiu began taking part in Firefighting training funded by the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership. This training was completed in two parts, and a portion of this course was completed at the Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre (SERT) at the Marine Institute in Stephenville, Newfoundland. The majority of the training was held in their home community of Sheshatshiu.

This high quality training finished in October 2010 and the successful completion of this course provided the learner with certified qualifications recognized worldwide in the field of firefighting.

Front Row: Mary Charlotte Michel
Middle Row L to R: Ivan Gregoire, Andrew Rich, Alex Nuna, Stephan Ashini,
Peter Nuna
Back Row L to R: Luke Pone, Nathan Penashue, William Benuen, Jimmy Nuna, Emmett Nuna, George Nuna, Daniel Rich, Alphonse Andrew

More photos available in the Firefighting Training photo album.

In June 2010, 19 students from Sheshatshiu began taking part in Carpentry training. This was the second of the community based training projects funded by the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership for 2010/11. This training is took place in the community of Sheshatshiu and was provided by Academy Canada via LATP.

This high quality training finished in February 2011 and the successful completion of this course provided the learner with accredited qualifications and a wide variety of employment opportunities in the carpentry field.

L to R: Pien Gregoire Jr, Craig Nuna, Jerome Pokue, Peter Nuke, Amanda Benuen, Mathew Andrew, Frederick Pinette, Sheldon Nui, Frank Andrew Pietacho, Phillip Rich, Curtis Gregoire, Domonic Pokue, Gavin Nuna

Missing from photo: Mary Adele, Mary Louise, Kenny Nuna, Katrina Sommers, Stephanie Andrew, Nathan Jack

One of our early community based training was the Carpentry program in Natuashish. Participants included: Timmy Poker, Aldea Rich, Brian Rich, Joshua Benuen, Etienne Rich, Ben Andrew, Peter Pasteen Jr. Ivan Katshinak, Roman Rich, Penote Poker

Another early community based training was the Heavy Equipment Operator program in Natuashish. The participants were: Michelle, Ashini, Simon Mistenapeo, Jeffrey Piwas, George Gregoire, Joachim, Michel, Mary Anne Aster, Dawn Marie Rich, Damien Pokue, Gary Rich, Desmond Piwas, Wilfred Andrew, Marcel, Katshinak, Kenny Rich.

LATP would like to share a sucess story from two of our recent female graduates from the LATP Firefighting and Carpentry Courses.

Mary Adele Andrew - a 23 year old carpentry student. This project has given Mary a chance to develop skills that allow her to be creative. Mary is a regular member of the crew. Mary, who was pregnant during a portion of the training, was not prohibited from finishing the program and her ambition has proven beneficial. "Two weeks and I was back to work. I had alot of help from my Mom" Mary says she had done some work like this before, enough to know she was interested in learning more. And throughout the course she discovered that framing is her favourite part of the building process. Mary is presently working under a LATP Wage Subsidy Program with the Innu Development Limited Partnership.

Mary Charlotte Michel was the only female trainee in the Firefighting Training Course, that was provided by the Labrador Aboriginal Training Partnership through the Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre, Fisheries and Marine Institute. Mary Charlotte is very excited about being able to serve her home community of Sheshatshiu, and is all too aware of the devastating effects of fire to the people of her community. Mary Charlotte said that while it was tough, she got through it a little better than some of her male counterparts. For her, the hardest part was leaving her kids to go to training but she is proud to be part of the new fire department. "We've had some great instructors here" she said. "I will miss them all and I love them all." Mary Charlotte is presently working at the Sheshatshiu Fire Department.