IT Apprenticeship for Indigenous Peoples Certificate

This is an official certificate verifying that the holder of this credential has successfully completed the two-year IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples in the Government of Canada (GC). As such, the holder of this credential has demonstrated marketable and in-demand skills in IT necessary to contribute to Canada’s digital workforce, both within and outside the federal public service.

Issuer	IT Apprenticeship Program for Indigenous Peoples
Issued On	1774008000
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