Build Your Future

by Joint Economic Development Initiative

The Build Your Future podcast will look at the Skilled Trades in New Brunswick, including talking to successful Indigenous tradespeople, discussing some of the lesser-known trades, offering some fun-facts, and explaining how to get into the trades, including how to “earn while you learn”. Hosted by the Joint Economic Development Initiative’s (JEDI) Indigenous Projects and Apprenticeship Coordinators, Gabe Isaac and Laura Mac ... 

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  • Season 1

  • Title: Essential Workplace Skills and Trades!

    Title: Essential Workplace Skills and Trades!

    S01 E07
    Jan 15, 2025
    24:51

    In this episode, Lauryn sits down with JEDI’s very own Tricia Chase! Tricia leads the Indigenous Adult Learning & Literacy Programs at JEDI. Discover how these programs can support your journey into the workforce, the essential skills you need to succeed, and the opportunities JEDI provides for those exploring careers in the Trades Industry. Contact information: JEDI: info@jedinb.ca Watch our podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zg3uUpvAHVY

  • Welcome Lauryn!

    Welcome Lauryn!

    S01 E06
    Nov 12, 2024
    22:25

    In this episode, our former host, Gabe, passes the torch to our new IPA Coordinator, Lauryn. We learn about Lauryn’s experience within the trades industry and what her goals are working with the team at JEDI.

  • Let’s Talk Welding with Wesley Pelletier

    Let’s Talk Welding with Wesley Pelletier

    S01 E05
    Jul 19, 2024
    17:08

    In this episode, Gabe meets his fourth guest, Wesley Pelletier! Wesley Pelletier owns WP Welding and Construction, based in Madawaska, New Brunswick. He shares his experience from before he started his own company, to how it’s thriving, and working across provinces with their quality skillset. Contact information: JEDI: info@jedinb.ca Check out the WP Welding and Construction website: https://www.wpwelding.com/

  • Let’s Talk Carpentry with Jessica Johnson

    Let’s Talk Carpentry with Jessica Johnson

    S01 E04
    Apr 4, 2024
    35:42

    In this episode, Gabe meets his third guest, Jessica Johnson! Jessica Johnson is an Indigenous First in Trades Coordinator with Map Strategic Workforce Services (MAPSWS). She discusses her journey with carpentry, highlighting the impactful experience of being a part of an all-women cohort and what led her to work for MAPSWS. Through her position, she explains how she is supporting other Indigenous People’s decision to get into the trades. Contact information: JEDI: info@jedinb.ca Check out the MAPSWS website at Home - MAP Strategic Workforce Services (nb-map.ca)

  • Skilled Trades and Introduction to Apprenticeship with Wade Wheaton

    Skilled Trades and Introduction to Apprenticeship with Wade Wheaton

    S01 E02
    May 31, 2023
    31:55

    In this episode, Gabe and Laura have their first guest, Wade Wheaton! Wade is the Indigenous Apprenticeship Counsellor at the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Branch of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour with the Government of New Brunswick, he also has years of experience in carpentry. Together they talk more in-depth about skilled trades, about Wade’s role and how he can help Indigenous Peoples on their trades journey, and his own experience with carpentry. Contact information: Wade Wheaton: Wade.Wheaton@gnb.ca JEDI: info@jedinb.ca