February 10, 2015 – Merritt, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan—Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced over $1.75 million in funding to support training for skilled trades.
This investment, provided through the Western Diversification Program, will be used by NVIT to purchase a mobile trailer used to deliver the Bridging to Trades program in Aboriginal communities across British Columbia, and to purchase related equipment and software used to equip the trailer and the school’s Merritt campus.
With continued growth expected in skilled trades across Western Canada, there is high-demand for trades training programs. As a result of this investment, NVIT will be able to train an additional 70 to 80 students annually, and expand program delivery to an additional three to four Aboriginal communities.
Janet Chen
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Telephone: 604-314-9504
Email: janet.chen@wd-deo.gc.ca
Kylie Thomas
Director of Students and Registrar
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Merritt, British Columbia
Telephone: 250-378-3347
Email: kthomas@nvit.bc.ca
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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