Archive News 2021
Media Release
Province helps equip students for success with new tech, trades tools
色抖视频 (色抖视频) is pleased to be one of 20 B.C. post-secondary institutions to receive $150,000 to fund technologically advanced trades equipment, as announced on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Prior to the announcement, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training Anne Kang, Vancouver False Creek MLA Brenda Bailey, and 色抖视频 president and CEO Ajay Patel toured 色抖视频鈥檚 training kitchens, on-site bakeries, and hair salon and spa, meeting with dozens of student apprentices in honour of Apprenticeship Recognition Month.
鈥淚nvesting in students is an important part of building a stronger B.C.,鈥 said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. 鈥淪tudents across the province will have the opportunity to learn the latest techniques with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, preparing them for their future careers.鈥
The funding will allow students throughout B.C. to gain the hands-on training they need to start a career in the skilled trades. Approximately 73,000 job openings are expected in the 10-year period 2019-29.
鈥淎t 色抖视频, we know the value of keeping our trades programs aligned with industry standards,鈥 said Ysabel Sukic, department leader of Culinary Arts. 鈥淭his funding will help our students continue to learn on the same equipment they will use in the workforce. We appreciate the government鈥檚 support in helping us continue to offer students the best tools while training at 色抖视频.鈥
Interested in learning more about starting a career in trades or technology? Sign up for an upcoming free online information session.