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Thompson Rivers University is receiving more government assistance to further the education of Kamloops students.
The provincial government announced an investment $857,142 in new equipment for trades programs at TRU Friday, as part of B.C.’s skills for Jobs Blueprint.
TRU will use the funding to purchase heavy mechanical trades equipment including an electrical test bench, pipefitter flange lab kit, transmission for a grader, and an air conditioning recharge system.
BC Govt invests $857K in new trades equipment @myTRU. BC Skills 4 Jobs Blueprint working for students! @TerryLakeMLA pic.twitter.com/kd7DSaQ0LC
— Todd Stone (@toddstonebc) July 17, 2015
“Thompson Rivers University plays a critical role in training the skilled workers that B.C.’s employers are hiring for in demand jobs,” said Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone. “This is a significant investment at a time when we are expecting a substantial demand for skilled workers in our region.”
The B.C. government is investing $185 million over three years in new trades training equipment and facilities to support students entering in-demand sectors, such as LNG, shipbuilding and ship repairs, and construction.
Earlier this year, the government announced $325,274 to purchase new tools and equipment at TRU. Provincial funding since 2014 has created an additional 122 seats at the university, helping to reduce wait lists for trades programs in high demand.
TRU trades students benefit from $857K of new equipment. BC Skills for Jobs Blueprint. #kamloops #myTRU @toddstonebc pic.twitter.com/HACaPQUC5Z
— Terry Lake (@TerryLakeMLA) July 17, 2015
“We’re taking action through B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to provide education and training opportunities that align with the needs of our economy and contribute to building industry and employment in and around Kamloops,” said Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake. “This funding will help ensure students develop relevant skills for in-demand jobs.”
B.C.’ Skills for Jobs Blueprint lays out a major shift to a data-driven system where training dollars and programs are targeted to jobs in demand. Funding and programs are evolving to meet labour market needs.
