Working at Heights Training
2026-03-04 08:30 - 2026-06-03 16:30 (America/Winnipeg) | Kenora Campus, 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9A 3X7, Canada
This training is provided in partnership with IHSA.
Working at Heights training runs on the first Wednesday of each month for four months starting on March 4. The remaining dates are April 1, May 6, and June 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at SGEI’s Kenora Campus.
Working at Heights (WAH) training is mandatory for workers who may use a method of fall protection to protect themselves from a fall hazard. Working at Heights training teaches workers to identify and control fall hazards, covering fall prevention (barriers, safe ladder/scaffold use) and fall protection (harnesses, anchor points, rescue), combining theory with mandatory hands-on practice for compliance with safety regulations.

Program cost
$250 (Funding may be available for those who qualify. Please reach out to the contact below to learn more).

Eligibility
Open to anyone. For group bookings, reach out to the contact below.
Apply
Apply online at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/pWf6NTmWwg
Contact
Tyson Pitkanen, Training Coordinator
tysonp@7generations.org
(807) 468-3096

Small Engine Repair Training
2026-03-09 - 2026-04-17 | Kenora Campus, 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9A 3X7, Canada
Participants will gain the foundational skills through a variety of techniques to open pathways into a career of Small Engine Repairs. This program will enable learners to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently complete repairs.

Schedule
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program cost
$5,000 — Funding is available for eligible participants. Reach out to the contact below to determine if you qualify.

Eligibility
Open to everyone.
Apply
Apply online at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/3xWB5vGnLc

Hospitality Skills for Camp Services Training
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-04-17 16:00 | Rainy Lake Campus, 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A3M6, Canada
This training runs from March 9 to April 17, 2026, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This microcredential program will help prepare participants for entry-level opportunities while learning multiple roles, such as dock hand, cook’s helper, housekeeping, and serving in remote locations. This training will also develop the skills required for traditional hospitality and food and beverage services positions.
Eligibility
Open to Indigenous youth age 18-30, living on reserve and receiving income assistance.
Program cost
FREE for eligible applicants. Participants will also receive training allowance.
Apply
Apply online by February 27 using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/uj0AMuraiT

Women in Welding Training
2026-04-07 08:30 - 2026-05-15 16:00 | Kenora Campus, 240 Veterans Drive, Kenora, Ontario, P9A 3X7, Canada
This six-week entry-level program welcomes women into a supportive learning community where they can build foundational skills in welding. Through shared hands-on practice, safety training, and guided theory, participants develop confidence in welding processes, blueprint reading, tool use, and trade calculations. Together, learners explore welding theory, joint design, weld symbols, and material quality assessment while building connections that strengthen their path into the welding field.

Schedule
April 7 to May 15, 2026
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Program cost
FREE for those who qualify.

Apply
Apply online before March 25 at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ds6ccHNqLZ
Contact
Tyson Pitkanen
Training Coordinator
(807) 468-3096 x 3227
tysonp@7generations.org

SP100 Wildland Firefighter Training
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24 | Rainy Lake Campus, 1452 Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, Ontario, P9A3M6, Canada
The 40-hour Wildland Firefighter Training course intensely focuses on safety and prepares participants to assume the role of an entry-level forest fire crew member. This course is mandatory for MNR Fire Rangers and private contract firefighters.
Credential

Wildland Firefighter Certification valid for 2026/2027
What you’ll learn
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to complete the course. This course equips participants with the skills to safely and effectively work as forest fire crew members under the direction of a supervisor.
Participants will be trained in:

Basic fire behaviours
Fire terminology
Maintaining and operating equipment, including power pumps, suppression hand tools, communications equipment and camping equipment

Cost
FREE. Some participants may be eligible to earn a training allowance (hourly wage) while completing this training.
Eligibility
Open to everyone aged 18 years and older. Participants must have their Standard First Aid before starting the course.
Apply
Apply online using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/urRH52qDwu
