First Peoples Development Inc., in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and First Class Training Centre Inc., is offering a Powerline Technician Training Program and a Class 1 Truck Driver Training Program.

For both of these programs, preference will be given to First Nation members of FPDI ISET Communities.

Class 1 Truck Driver Training Program

There will be an information session held on June 2, 2022 at 2:30 pm at First Peoples Development Inc. located at 101-1355 Mountain Avenue in Winnipeg, MB.

  • This is program is 6 months in length, with 244 hours of classroom theory and field education
  • There will be an intake with 5 participants running from June 22-August 4, 2022
  • Application Criteria: 
    • Minimum 18 years old
    •  Holds a Class 5 Stage F Drivers Licence
    • Holds a Class 1 Learners & Airbrakes Licence
    • Valid Medical Record on file with Manitoba Public Insurance, and a Drivers Abstract

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Powerline Technician Training Program

There will be an information session held on June 9, 2022 at 9:00 am at First Peoples Development Inc. located at 101-1355 Mountain Avenue in Winnipeg, MB.

  • This is program is 5 months in length
  • There will be an intake with 2 participants beginning June 13, 2022
  • Application Criteria:
    • Grade 12 Diploma, including one of the following courses: Applied Math 40S, Physics 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S
    • Physically fit
    • Not afraid of heights
    • Able to work in inclement weather
    • Fully vaccinated

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