Apprenticeship Awards

HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2015 Brendon dueck Motor Vehicle repairer (Metal and paint) My interest in all things motorized started as a kid with go-karts, dirt bikes and four wheelers. My focus eventually turned to cars and during high school Sean Conroy of Conroy's Collision was kind enough to hire me on with the High School Apprenticeship Program. Benefits of the program at that point included earn- ing credits while on the job as well as counting hours towards Red Seal certification. After graduation, I was hired on full-time at the body shop and transferred my apprenticeship to the regular full-time program. roBert hayes industrial electrician I've worked for our local mill where I have been for the better part of 30 years. An electrical apprentice- ship came up and I decided to take the aptitude test for it. After the interview process I was awarded the posting. The best things for me about the program were the classroom discussions, some a bit heated, about how electricity really works as well as the interesting characters I met in school. Receiving my tradesman status has been a blessing both in wages and opportunity. I wish I could have done it earlier. cornie Fast autoMotiVe serVice technician I have been working in the automotive trade since 2009. I joined the vocational program in my high school from grades 10 through 12. I went to work for Pembina Valley Auto Service and when the work experience was over, I was offered a full-time job and joined the ap- prenticeship program. The whole experience was great, from the people I worked for and with, to the instruc- tors in the program. I really enjoy the trade because I learn something new every day. The benefits from the program are things like incentive and completion grants, scholarships and fairly competitive wages. Gerald Modjeski steaMFitter-pipeFitter I chose my program in June 2009. The thing I en- joy most is the sense of accomplishment that is acquired when you build something you can be proud of, especially when it requires a high degree of precision or "outside of the box" thinking. The benefits have been immeasurable. The sense of accomplishment, the knowledge and skills gained and the ability to be active while at work are second to none. derek Martin carpenter I had always loved spending time out at the family cabin at Falcon Lake and wanted to find a job that would allow me to work and live in the area full time. I also loved doing carpentry work part-time as a summer job, and so I switched out of university and into the carpentry apprenticeship program. The course was good, and I really liked how we got to spend lots of the time in the shop doing hands-on work, rather than just being cramped up in a class- room the whole time. The training I received has helped me secure a job with a great company and work in the place that I want to live. lloyd Murias industrial Mechanic (MillwriGht) I enjoy working on mechanical equipment and like the challenge of learning new things every day. The thing that I like most about the program is do- ing work which I enjoy and getting paid to do it. I also love the outdoors and my work with Manitoba Hydro has brought me to a lot of nice places in the province. caM roBinson instruMentation and control technician I chose my program in 2010 because I was interested in electronics and am a very hands-on person. What I liked about the instrumentation program is that it is very dynamic and always changing. You are constantly challenging yourself and continuing to learn. I am glad I decided to pick this program as it has led me into a stable career, a comfortable life and the ability to continually challenge myself. . .

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