University College of the North is spearheading the delivery of a comprehensive Heavy-Duty Mechanic Apprenticeship program in Thompson.

It will be designed to help Northern and Indigenous students achieve their Red Seal and become Journeypersons by completing Levels 1 to 4.

UCN will provide significant support to the apprentices during the program, especially in the first two levels, to help ensure their success.

It will work closely with Apprenticeship Manitoba, Assiniboine Community College, Economic Development Investment and Trade Manitoba, Indigenous communities and associations, industry partners, and the Northern Manitoba Sector Council.

UCN has enlisted the help of Rob Penner, who previously served as the Associate Vice-President of UCN Community & Industry Solutions, to coordinate these partnerships.

The program is expected to start in Thompson beginning in September 2024.