Seaspan brings marine training program to Indigenous youth – Business in Vancouver
July 26, 2024
The three year training program helps create pathways for young people from the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations to enter the skilled trades
Local Indigenous youth are facing new, exciting horizons in the marine industry, as Seaspan announces a new education program for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) and Musqueam students.
A collaboration between Seaspan Shipyards and the MST Education and Training Society, the three-year program includes trades apprentice and shipbuilding courses, career path mapping programs, and essential skills and health and safety certificate programs.
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) elected council member Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) said the Nation was grateful to be a part of the growing initiative, and it looks forward to creating more opportunities for Indigenous youth.
