YELLOWKNIFE (October 7, 2014) – Seven NWT students have been awarded Northern Aviation Scholarships of up to $5,000 to support their full-time studies leading to northern aviation careers.
This scholarship develops a northern workforce by encouraging northerners to pursue careers in aviation and is sponsored by the Governments of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Discovery Air, Keewatin Air and North-Wright Air.
“Increasing northern employment in the aviation industry benefits us all,” said Minister of Transportation Tom Beaulieu. “Northerners understand how a more efficient transportation system improves our standard of living by reducing the cost of moving people and freight throughout the territory.”
All of the recipients are pursuing full-time studies leading to a northern aviation career:
- Owen MacDonald from Fort Smith ($5,000)
- Oliver Hodgins from Yellowknife ($5,000)
- Sean Pennington from Hay River ($5,000)
- Walker Redshaw from Yellowknife (one semester: $2,500)
- Joshua Rose from Norman Wells ($5,000)
- Kylar Villebrun from Yellowknife ($5,000)
- Alexander White from Inuvik ($5,000)
This program provides training opportunities for people in all regions, encouraging people to enter the aviation industry and strengthening local economies,” said Minister Beaulieu. “Airports make remote areas more accessible, fuelling sustainable development and economic growth. They are a lifeline for everything from critical supplies to medevacs, and safe and efficient airports come from partnerships like those supporting this scholarship.”
The Northern Aviation Scholarship supports the priorities of the 17th Assembly to increase employment opportunities for residents and to encourage people to enter the workforce with the skills and training they require to meet northern employment opportunities.
A separate announcement from the Government of Nunavut will name Nunavummiut recipients.
Media inquiries:
Brenda Norris
Media Liaison
Government of the Northwest Territories
Tel: (867) 669-2302
Email: brenda_norris@gov.nt.ca