November 2 to 8 marks National Skilled Trades and Technology Week, a time to celebrate and raise awareness of career opportunities in skilled trades and technology across the country and here in the Northwest Territories. In recognition of this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) congratulates to the recipients of the 2024–2025 Apprenticeship, Trade, and Occupation Certification Awards.

This year, 30 apprentices and 33 journeypersons across 12 trades are being recognized for top marks and outstanding achievement in their training or Red Seal certification.

The year’s recipients:

• Top Graduating Apprentice Award
  • Name:  James August Pook
  • Trade: Auto Body Technician
• Top Interprovincial Red Seal Mark Award
  • Name: Maximilian Geoffrey Brauer
  • Trade: Automotive Service Technician
• Top Female Apprentice
  • Name: Paige Haines
  • Trade: Parts Technician - Parts

The full list of award recipients is available at:

https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/apprenticeship-trade-and-occupation-certification/recipients-apprenticeship-trade-and

Congratulations to all apprentices and journeypersons who completed their training. These successes showcase the remarkable talent within the NWT and the important contributions of businesses and employers to grow the NWT’s trades and technology sector.

For media requests, please contact:

Agata Gutkowska
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Education, Culture and Employment          
Government of the Northwest Territories 
ecepublicaffairs@gov.nt.ca