Woman-led, Indigenous-owned aerospace, defence training program coming to Victoria – Nanaimo News Bulletin

RaceRocks was established in 2010

An Indigenous internship and graduate program will be launched in Victoria on June 3, 2024, by RaceRocks 3D, an Indigenous-owned aerospace and defence training company.

“Indigenous peoples make up 5 per cent of adults in Canada but less than 2 per cent of people working in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) occupations,” said Melissa Lundy, communications, Indigenous and government relations specialist at RaceRocks.

Kishkayhta (Métis for knowledge and learning) will provide hands-on experience and equip participants with the necessary skills to thrive in the defence and aerospace sectors.

“Its mission is to provide an Indigenous-led and culturally relevant hands-on paid program for Indigenous people in STEAM,” Lundy said.

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