First Nations students gain business skills in new program – Alberta Daily Herald
April 6, 2015
First Nations students are learning how to become successful entrepreneurs in a new class at Grande Prairie Composite High school.
In the fall, the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program (AYEP) started at the high school, as part of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, which aims to improve education outcomes for First Nation students.
“One of the area’s that we’re very focused on and the province is focusing on is the FNMI success,” said Carol Ann MacDonald, superintendent of the Grande Prairie Public School District.
“We chose this program in particular because it’s very much hands-on. It fits in with our plan for engaging our youth.”
