December 12, 2014 – Brandon, Manitoba – Western Economic Diversification Canada
  Today, Larry Maguire, Member of Parliament for Brandon – Souris, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $142,670 for Assiniboine Community College through the Western Diversification Program to provide mobile heavy equipment operator training.
  The new mobile simulation lab will help meet the growing demand in the energy and construction sectors. The training provided to students will give them an opportunity to learn on sophisticated machinery and leave them well-equipped to meet the demands of industry.
  Assiniboine Community College prioritizes developing partnerships with industry, First Nations, and rural and remote communities, with a focus on  enhancing their capacity, and supporting employer innovation and productivity through customized training.
  
    
 
    
    
         Lorne Pelletier
 Director, Policy, Planning and External Relations
 Western Economic Diversification Canada
 Winnipeg, Manitoba
 Telephone:  204-510-7659
 Email:  lorne.pelletier@wd-deo.gc.ca:
  Danielle Adriaansen
 Manager, Public Affairs
 Assiniboine Community College
 Brandon, Manitoba
 Telephone: 204-725-8700 Ext. 6041
 Email: adriaansend@assiboine.net
  WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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