A huge donation has been given to Okanagan College.
The Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) has donated $30,000 to go towards a new tool crib in the carpentry shop.
“CLAC Training BC believes strongly in strengthening communities through better training opportunities,” said Larry Richardson, CLAC’s Director of Training for BC.
“We are very pleased to support Okanagan College in developing this modern trades facility, which will help the College continue to train skilled workers for B.C.’s industries.”
CLAC is the largest national, independent, multi-sector union, which represents more than 60,000 workers.
The carpentry shop at the college has been through extensive renovation and upgrades recently.
The shop will be getting a new paint spray booth and a new dust extraction system, which is all part of the $33 million renovation and expansion of the trades training facilities in Kelowna.
“Overall, the new shop is far more modern and efficient, and the location of the new tool crib makes it more accessible to students in our outside work spaces, which the students and instructors greatly appreciate,” Steve Moores, Okanagan College’s Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship said.
The new Trades Training Complex is expected to be completed by the spring of 2016.
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