1. Sector Focused Training

2. Nobody will argue that Nunavut’s economy has enormous growth potential

3. 25 communities - All with attachment to the sea

4. Marine Careers! – not just jobs! Sea Why!

5. In Nunavut the Marine Institute works with the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium Who is Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium? Partnership established to provide training in all sectors of the fishing/marine industry in Nunavut Annual Budget of approximately $3.5 million Delivering training since mid- 2005

6. NFTC Governments Inuit Organizations Educational Institutions Industry Partners

7. Training Courses Vessel Operation Presea Bridgewatch Rating Helmsman Marine Diesel Mechanic Fishing Masters III and IV Watchkeeping Mate Small Vessel Operator Proficiency Small Engine Repair Inshore Navigation Cargo Vessel Operations Fishing Related Factory Worker Fishery Observer Gear Technology Quality Management - Processing Sanitation and Hygiene (processing)

8. Additional Training Courses First Aid WHMIS Fall Arrest Confined Space Awareness Transportation of Dangerous Goods Awareness Other courses that are responsive to the needs of industry that will benefit and provide employment to Nunavummiut

9. Our Training Centers!  Community Based – for courses that require little specialized equipment, such as Gear Technology, Small Engine, Navigation and SVOP  Regionally Based – for courses that require more specialized equipment, such as Presea and Marine Emergency Duties A-1 (MED A-1)  Outside of Nunavut - for more specialized training such as Advanced Marine Emergency Duty and Marine Diesel Mechanic

10.  Our system has two complete and independent bridge/vessel stations.  Our Ice Module enables vessel navigation training in cold weather conditions (below 0 °C) and/or in ice-infested areas, reducing the possibility of accidents at sea.  Our Fishing Module allows courses in basic fishing processes, fishing vessel manouevering and acoustic device handling. Specialized Training Equipment- Bridge Training Simulator

12. Our Track Record  1,000 course participants  92% course completion rate  700 have been employed  3 years ago, we had about 30 full time offshore fishers; we now count over 100!  10 – 15 employed on cargo vessels  200 inshore fishers  50 in the processing plants

13. CAREERS!!!!!

30. Thank-You!