The Department of Highways and Public Works (HPW) is committed to support the implementation of Breaking Trail Together , a 10-year strategic plan to achieve a representative Yukon public service that is inclusive of the Yukon First Nation people. One of the ways for HPW to support this strategic plan is by implementing a new Indigenous Training Pilot Program through the Supply Services Branch.
The Indigenous Training Pilot Program is a new program in the Yukon Government with the anticipation for implementation starting November 2022. This pilot program has the desire to increase Indigenous representation in the government as another crucial step toward reconciliation. It also aims to help Indigenous youth to the the Yukon Government workforce by providing suitable on-the-job training to facilitate skill development, training, and mentorship as well as other supports which will create a safe, supportive, and rewarding work experience for all Indigenous recruits.
