George Abbott, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, attended an ACCESS dinner on November 19th 2009 to honour urban Aboriginal Red Seal Journey people and apprentices.

‘Electrician, Jennifer Azak was the 2009 winner of the Province Newspapers ‘Top Woman in Trades’ award.

Jennifer was presented with a $500.00 bursary by the Industry Training Authority to be passed on to a deserving apprentice. Jennifer generously donated the bursary to ACCESS trades. The bursary will be presented to an apprentice on November 19 2009 at a dinner to honour Aboriginal trainees who have achieved their Red Seal Journey Certification. For more information about Top in Trades …

Brian Pelletier, Program Manager with HRDC, Aboriginal Affairs Directorate, met with ACCESS Trades apprentices at BCIT on September 16 2009. Read more...