Albert Dawson has participated and completed the Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program (AETP). The AETP is a program that is delivered in partnership with Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Vancouver Island University(Nanaimo), and North Island College (Comox). This program is an opportunity for Indigenous students to obtain 33 transferable credits to a university and a variety of certificates including; wilderness first aid, CPR level 3, Radio Operators Certificate – Maritime, first host, as well as kayak/canoe/stand-up paddle board. This program delivers monthly 7-9 day condensed courses, through a 9-10 month period, and takes place in various communities where participants have the opportunity to meet local business owner/operators obtaining hands on, lived experiences that simply can not be learned within a classroom. The AETP has a 100% graduation rate, and has contributed to returning to University as well as lead to a variety of seasonal and full-time employment for it’s students.