Feds Invest In Training For Ring Of Fire Project

The Ring of Fire Training Alliance is receiving $5.9 million from the Federal Government to provide training for employment for the project. The program will be delivered by Confederation College and Noront Resources. Kenora MP Greg Rickford says they want to make sure First Nations communities have access to training and skills development so they can participate in the workforce.
The program will include nine specialized training and six pre-trade courses in Matawa First Nations communities and others in Thunder Bay.
The programs include:
- Mining Essentials
- Environmental Monitoring
- Basic Line Cutting
- Security Guard
- Remote Camp Cook
- Remote Camp Support
- Underground Common Core
- Underground Diamond Driller Helper
- Heavy Equipment Operator

As well as carpentry, pluming, welding and much more.