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CNC adds 16 seats to trades training AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
CNC is now offering 16 additional seats in Welding Level C after an infusion of cash from government. The Ministry of Advanced Education is providing the one-time funding of $192,000 to support the additional trades training spaces. “As our region’s economy evolves, we need to focus on diversification in order to be successful,” Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes said. “The critical element to diversification is skills and trades training, which will open up many opportunities for workers seeking employment in the Cariboo.” The Gold Pan’s program kicks off in February of 2015. “Increasing trades’ training seats in Quesnel for in-demand jobs will ensure we have a skilled workforce that will be ready for jobs in a range of industries,” CNC president Henry Reiser said. Williams Lake also benefited from the funding with three additional student cohorts with 16 spaces each. The Ministry of Advanced Education worked with the Industry Training Authority and the local post-secondary institutions to identify training needs. The funding and announcement is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. “Our government is working with local communities, employers and industry in the Cariboo to make sure trades training seats meet local needs,” Premier Christy Clark said. “We want British Columbians to be first in line for the one million job openings expected by 2022.” More information on B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint is available at: www.workbc.ca/ skills.
On guard for thee Canadian Forces Calgary Highlander veteran Paul Nichols stood on guard at Quesnel’s Cenotaph Saturday to honour the memory of the two recent deaths of Canadian soldiers at the hands of alleged terrorists. Nichols also spent time with the Second Princess Patricia regiment in the light infantry in Istanbul and is currently a Canadian Ranger. He is also organizing a cross-country horseback awareness tour with Communities for Veterans. There was also an RCMP presence at the Cenotaph on Saturday. Autumn MacDonald photo
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