August 5, 2014 – Fort St. John, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $1.4 million in funding to the North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) in support of the purchase of a heavy equipment operator/mining simulator, a driving simulator, as well as the delivery of a training program.
Rapid growth in the energy and mining sectors has created a high demand for heavy equipment operators in North East British Columbia. NENAS is the first institution to offer heavy equipment operator training in the region. The acquisition of this vital training equipment will allow NENAS to train up to 225 drivers and heavy equipment operators by April 2015.
In addition to simulator training, NENAS will provide students with essential workplace skill building, foundational and safety training, pre-college preparation, and apprenticeship mentoring. Industry stakeholders have already committed to hiring students upon graduation.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-668-2903
Email: emily.goucher@wd-deo.gc.ca
Jaime Burke
Manager of Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 604-666-1318
Email: jaime.burke@wd-deo.gc.ca
Audrey Sam
Executive Director
North East Native Advancing Society
Telephone: 250-785-0887
Email: asam@nenas.org
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