08/26/2026
Congratulations to Local 2736’s Inaugural ITM Graduates!
Millwrights Union Local 2736 is proud to recognize the inaugural graduating class of our Introduction to Millwrighting (ITM) Program:
Charlene Shackelly, Jason Karlson, Dalley Major-Lindstrom, and Evan Sterling
Over the past six weeks, this cohort has been working diligently in Merritt to build the skills and training needed to begin their careers in the Millwright trade and prepare for opportunities on Teck’s Highland Valley Copper (HVC) Mine Life Extension (MLE) Project.
A big thank you to our instructor team, Craig McPhaille, Carey Simpson, and Emmanuel Reynoso, who guided the cohort through Adult Education, Equipment Training, Job Ready Dispatch requirements, and first-year Millwrighting concepts.
This program would not have been possible without the generous financial wrap-around support from Build a Dream, along with the commitment and collaboration of all the key stakeholders: Teck, HVC, the MLE Project, RKM Crane Services, the Millwright Regional Council, Millwrights Union Local 2736, Lower Nicola Indian Band - LNIB, and Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly: Employment and Training.
The groundwork has been laid, now it’s time to put boots on the ground, go to work, and help build this project!
As these new apprentices head to the jobsite, we ask our experienced members to help welcome and support them. If you find yourself working alongside this cohort, introduce yourself, share your knowledge, and remember that we were all apprentices once. Every member has a role in creating a jobsite and lunch trailer where new apprentices feel welcome, supported, and part of the Local 2736 family.
Welcome to Millwrights Union Local 2736, Charlene, Jason, Dalley, and Evan! We look forward to watching you progress through your apprenticeships, build successful careers in the Millwright trade, and see where the journey takes you next.