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High demand for sheet metal workers prompts Okanagan College to open new workshop

Okanagan College has opened a new workshop for potential students considering a career in sheet metal.

“There is a huge need for sheet metal workers right now,” says Brad Oliver, Chair of Mechanical Building Trades at the College. “We can’t train them fast enough and we are constantly hearing from industry that they are struggling to find enough skilled workers.”

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Sheet metal workers in B.C. earn an average of $31/hr and BC Business predicts there will be a call for 900 more sheet metal workers in B.C. over the next eight years.

Students will have a chance to explore the cutting-edge new sheet metal shop on November 28th during a free public information night from 6-8 p.m. in the Atrium of the Trades Complex.

“It’s a great opportunity for people who are considering the trade to understand how the training works and get a sense of what the job opportunities and career paths are like,” notes Oliver, who points out that sheet metal may appeal to potential students looking to stay in – or move to – the Okanagan.



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