Parkland College student Kacie Opekokew is the recipient of a new bursary from FHQ Developments which aims to encourage female Indigenous students in trades or technology programs.
FHQ Developments representative Jason Koochicum presented Opekokew with a cheque Tuesday at the Trades & Technology Centre in Yorkton.
Opekokew is enrolled in the Heavy Equipment Truck & Transport Technician (HETT) certificate program.
A member of the English River First Nation,ÌýOpekokewÌýmade the long journey from Patuanak in northern Saskatchewan to continue her education at Parkland College.
The HETT program appealed to her because of the hands-on training included in the course. She especially enjoys time in the trades shop where she can apply what she learns in the classroom.
Upon graduating in the spring of 2020,ÌýOpekokewÌýhopes to begin a career in the heavy equipment field while working toward becoming a journeyperson.
Ìý
