The Government of Canada Invests in Skills and Training Opportunities in Northwestern British Columbia
(firmenpresse) - KITIMAT, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/05/16 -- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, today announced an investment of $385,000 to support the Kitimat Valley Institute (KVI) to upgrade their trades training facility. This investment allows KVI to deliver additional accredited trades programs to reflect current labour opportunities in the region''s natural resource and industrial sectors.
With this funding, KVI upgraded their existing electrical and HVAC systems, installed welding and carpentry stations and purchased tools and equipment. A large outdoor structure was also installed to provide a covered area for students participating in Construction Craft Worker training to get the hands-on practice needed to secure employment.
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"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in initiatives that help students access the skills and training they need to succeed in B.C.''s labour market. By providing funding to the Kitimat Valley Institute, we are helping to remove barriers to employment and supporting all Canadians, including Indigenous peoples, to meet the growing labour demands in our diverse economy."
-The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada
"We need to prepare our students for all opportunities. By offering this Trades Centre in Kitimat, we move towards providing local trades training which will support our local projects and community needs."
-Sherrie Little, Kitimat Valley Institute Interim President and CEO
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Contacts:
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
604-666-3395
Dusan Jankovics
Comptroller
Kitimat Valley Institute
250-639-9199 extension 258
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