July 7, 2015 – Edmonton, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced an investment of $2,097,375 to expand the Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Program.
Today’s investment will allow WBF to acquire assets that promote the long-term sustainability and delivery of their HEO training program for students. Additionally, federal funding will secure simulator equipment that supports HEO training at WBF.
Well-known companies such as Imperial, Finning Canada, Mammoet Canada Western Ltd., and SureHire, are also supporting the HEO Program by providing WBF with access to invaluable services and resources that ensure women receive the skills and experience needed to pursue careers in non-traditional trades.
“Women Building Futures is so excited to partner with Emeco in this joint venture and extends many thanks for their support and the support from the Government of Canada, Imperial, Finning Canada, Mammoet Canada, and SureHire. Since first being offered in 2009 the WBF Heavy Equipment Operator Program has continued to generate incredible interest from both women seeking to enter the industry, as well as the employers seeking to hire them. With today’s announcement, this program will continue that success for many years to come.”
- JudyLynn Archer, President and CEO of Women Building Futures
Nicholas Insley
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification
Telephone: 613-220-6208
Email: nicholas.insley@wd-deo.gc.ca
JudyLynn Archer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Women Building Futures
Telephone: 780-452-1200
Email: jlarcher@womenbuildingfutures.com
Chris Hayman
President, North America
Emeco Group
Telephone: 780-483-2942
Email: chris.hayman@emecogroup.com
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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