By Mike Stimpson \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY \u2013 Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) and Confederation College have forged a partnership for the training of workers for the Waasigan Transmission Line project. CMO chief executive officer Peter Collins and college president Kathleen Lynch signed a partnership agreement Monday at the college. There are about 200 positions \u201cthat we\u2019re trying to create and train for,\u201d Collins said after the signing ceremony. Asked what types of jobs will be included in the training, he said the First Nations company is \u201clooking at every aspect from heavy equipment training to skills, anything that fits the project.\u201d The benefits go beyond training and employment for First Nations members to include \u201cgrowth and economic spinoffs\u201d for the region, he said. \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting day for… <\/p>\n
By Mike Stimpson \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THUNDER BAY \u2013 Chi Mino Ozhitoowin (CMO) and Confederation College have forged a partnership for the training of workers for the Waasigan Transmission Line project. CMO chief executive officer Peter Collins and college president Kathleen Lynch signed a partnership agreement Monday at the college. There are about 200 positions \u201cthat we\u2019re trying to create and train for,\u201d Collins said after the signing ceremony. Asked what types of jobs will be included in the training, he said the First Nations company is \u201clooking at every aspect from heavy equipment training to skills, anything that fits the project.\u201d The benefits go beyond training and employment for First Nations members to include \u201cgrowth and economic spinoffs\u201d for the region, he said. \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting day for... <\/p>\n