Iron & Earth and the NunatuKavut Community Council, with the support of the Town of Cartwright and the Sandwich Bay 50+ Club Inc., are pleased to be hosting a Community Solar Skills training program in Cartwright, Newfoundland, in late August to early September, 2025.
The training is open to people:
- Living in Cartwright, Paradise River, Black Tickle, Port Hope Simpson, Charlottetown, Pinsent’s Arm, St. Lewis, Mary’s Harbour and Lodge Bay;
- 16 years old or older on the first day of the training;
- Have completed Grade 10 (minimum);
- Experience in construction and/or general labour (including farm labour), and in handling/working with tools would be helpful but not required;
- Able to work at height;
- Available to complete all requirements for certification as outlined below
Participant Training Schedule:
- Online prerequisite trainings are to be completed before August 21st (at no cost to you)
- August 25th and 26th Fall Arrest Training In-Person (cost covered and safety gear provided)
- August 27, 28, 29, and September 2- In class sessions 8:30am – 4:30pm
- September 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and possibly 10th – Hands on sessions (half days only)
NOTE: Stipends will be offered to participants during the Community Solar Skills training program and a completion bonus will be available for those who fully and successfully complete the entire training program.
For more information or to register, please contact:
Sandra Mugford at sandra@ironandearth.org or renewableskills@ironandearth.org or phone (604) 244-5622 before Thursday, August 14. Spaces are limited and will fill up quickly!