Employment & Training

AETS Training Services

BNA is a member of Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS), along with 8 other First Nations in the Robinson Superior Treaty Area. As a regional ISETA, AETS develops large-scale training and employment programs for members of BNA and its neighbouring First Nation communities and is also able to provide individualized training opportunities for members as required.

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Employment Survey

BNA and all AETS communities are in the process of collecting the skills of its membership. BNA will be able to utilize this for future opportunities when they arise, and to see what new training initiatives should be pursued to prepare members for these opportunities.

Anishinabek Employment and Training Services

Training Services

Environmental Monitor Coordinator Course

starting on February 20th, 2024

Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON

Are you looking to expand your skill set and take a step towards employment in the field of construction?

Environmental Monitor Coordinator (Research Specialization) delivered by Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) through Confederation College starting on February 20th, 2024.  This course is five weeks long; ending date is March 26, 2024.

AETS provides supports for participants who are members of our nine affiliated First Nations.  Support eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, that may include:

  • Travel to Thunder Bay
  • Transportation to and from classes
  • Meal allowances
  • Training and equipment costs
  • Accommodations

Construction Aggregate Material Course

starts on April 8th, 2024

Thunder Bay, ON

The Construction Aggregate Material Course delivered by TBT Engineering starts on April 8th, 2024.  This course will run for ten days and is scheduled to conclude on April 19th, 2024.  Training will be delivered by TBT Engineering in Thunder Bay.

AETS provides supports for participants who are members of our nine affiliated First Nations.  Support eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, that may include:

  • Travel to Thunder Bay
  • Transportation to and from classes
  • Meal allowances
  • Training and equipment costs
  • Accommodations