Success Stories

A Life-Changing Opportunity That Came with Persistent Efforts

“10 years later, I decided to move to Winnipeg in 2017, worked various minimum wage jobs which I did not like, and that’s when I decided to go back to school” says Jacob Chartrand. After having accomplished his Mature Student Diploma in 2019 from the Winnipeg Adult Education Center and …

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Career Fulfilment

Tia Dumas, from Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, was hired as a Robotics Instructor with FPDI in fiscal year 2017-2018.  Her passion and dedication during the one-year Robotics program lead to her being offered a position with FPDI as an Administrative Assistant. That is where her journey started and today she works …

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Building a Career

Kane Slavuta, from Peguis First Nation, had a passion for Robotics and Computer Science.  Kane would not have grown into an accomplished electrician had he not started his career with FPDI as a Robotics instructor.  Being able to teach community youth and expose them to technology was his dream and …

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Instructor to Supervisor

Evan Colgan, from Long Plain First Nation, had just dropped out of the Red River Business Information Technology program after completing the first semester, when he saw a position posted on Facebook for a Robotics Instructor with FPDI. Shortly after being hired with FPDI Evan’s career began to soar to …

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Where There is a Will – There is a Way!

Kayla Taylor always dreamt of becoming a nurse. She questioned the possibility of studying while raising a child. With the loving support of her partner and family, she made this possible.  Kayla’s program began in 2016.  The same year her mother was diagnosed with cancer and she moved in with …

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Changing Careers to Lead a Better Life

Jocelyn McIvor was working as a Heath Care Aid before entering the Indigenous Licenced Practical Nursing Program. She wanted to be a positive role model for her son and provide a good life to her family. The program brought with it an amazing atmosphere to learn and grow with a …

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