The Hay River District Education Authority has approved a budget to build a new trades training facility at Diamond Jenness Secondary School in Hay River, Northwest Territories. Work on the new training site is set to begin in May 2026, providing high school students with enhanced local access to technical and job-related skills training once the project is completed.
The building is designed to help students get ready for the workforce by offering hands-on learning within the community. It will serve students in grades 8 through 12 who attend the school.
The project focuses on teaching practical skills so that students can find work and stay in the region after they finish school. This investment follows previous renovations at the school that included vocational spaces, reflecting a continued commitment to local trade skill development.
This move, supported by the South Slave Divisional Education Council, expands the current curriculum beyond standard classroom lessons. It provides a way for local families to access specialized vocational education close to home.
