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August 06, 2026
Applications are now open for the Industry Ready Carpentry Foundation Program, offering eligible participants a tuition-free pathway to a career in carpentry through hands-on training and paid workplace experience.The program runs from August 31 through May 2027 and includes classroom instruction, carpentry foundations training, enhanced technical and safety training, industry certifications and a six-week paid work placement with a local employer. It can accommodate 16 students, who will receive a Carpentry Foundation Certificate from Selkirk College.In addition to technical training