In January of 2006, 10 international students began their carpentry studies at Northwest Community College. This was the result of a partnership the College entered into with Vancouver based Canadian Community College (CCC). ESL training is also incorporated in this 16 week long carpentry program.

Welcome and Orientation

The college President and staff welcome the students to the College and provide an overview of the services and program

NWCC President Stephanie Forsyth, right, welcomes CCC students.	CCC students and administrative personnel pose with NWCC Carpentry instructor Brian Badge, bottom left.

Upon successful completion of the Carpentry program students will receive their Level 1 entry level carpentry certificate, which is equivalent to the first level apprenticeship technical training.

The Carpentry program involves class time, as well as time in the shop	Students learn hands on carpentry skills
Carpentry shop work	Carpentry shop work - 2
Carpentry shop work - 3

Field Trip

In March students were taken into the Nass Valley to learn about the First Nations tradition of Oolican fishing. Along the way they stopped off to visit NWCC's Carpentry / Timberframing class being offered in Gitlakdamix (New Aiyansh).

CCC students visit the Carpentry / Timberframing class in Gitlakdamix (New Aiyansh).	Trades Coordinator Ken Downs presents students with an Oolican	NWCC First Nations Council Vice Chair, Irene Seguin, provided students with some First Nations cuisine	Enjoying their lunch in a fishing hut
Students learn about Oolican processing methods