Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With an increasing number of professionals and tradespeople reaching the age of retirement, there has been a great demand for skilled workers and tradespeople in the North and, in fact, throughout the world. The Government of the Northwest Territories offers one of the best apprenticeship programs in the country and the number of students enrolling in these programs has reached a record high.
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to recognize Hay River’s recipients of the apprenticeship and occupations honour roll and top mark awards for 2009-2010. The following students have received the honour roll award: Robert Bateman, 4th Level Automotive Service Technician; Jesse Duford, 1st Level Carpenter; Chad Carrington, 3rd and 4th Level Carpenter; Seth Barnaby, 1st Level Electrician; Trenton Daniels, 1st Level Electrician; Robby Thompson, 1st Level Electrician.
Mr. Speaker, this next group of students has received both the honour roll and top marks awards: Kjell Hunter for 3rd Level Carpenter; Sheldon Henderson, 2nd Level Cook; Darryl Buhler, 2nd Level Heavy Duty Equipment Technician; Gordon Elliott, 3rd Level Partsperson; William Bandura, 3rd Level Plumber/Gasfitter; Kim Tybring, Recreation Facility Operator and Aquatic Facilities.
Mr. Speaker, I extend my congratulations to all of these students for their outstanding achievements and wish them much continued success in their future. Thank you.
Thank you, Mrs. Groenewegen. The honourable Member for Nahendeh, Mr. Menicoche.
