Training & Youth
The FNFC works with partners and funding organizations to establish and develop all available opportunities for the advancement of training and education in the forest sector.
Some of the current and past training related initiatives that the FNFC has supported are identified below:
Aboriginal Training For Employment (ATEP)
The FNFC supported the development and delivery of a Aboriginal Training for Employment project delivered in the southern interior over the 20010-2012 period. This project was delivered by the Community Futures Development Corporation of the Central interior First Nations and the First Nations Emergency Services Society for the training and development of forest related employment in Shuswap Triabl Council members territories. Funding was provided by the Province of BC, Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
Forest Products Sector Council (FPSC)
The Forest Products Sector Council is a forest sector industry organization funded by HRSDC. This group has recently published labour market demand report and affiliated report directed towards aboriginal participation in the forest sector. These reports are provided as information. If further information is requires please contact FPSC directly. (fpsc-cspf.ca)
