For Immediate Release:
May 21, 2004
Canadore Recognizes Skilled Trades Partners
The Canadore College Centre for Skilled Trades hosted a Corporate Partner Appreciation Event on Monday, May 17, 2004 to recognize the contribution of Canadore's industry partners, through partnerships and donations, to its skilled trades programs.
"We are extremely appreciative of the support that our skilled trades programs have received from our industry partners and are proud to be hosting this event to recognize their contributions to our programs," commented Barbara Taylor, President of Canadore College.
"Our partners contribute in many ways: by donating equipment, so that our faculty and students can work with and learn using current equipment and technology; by partnering and supporting initiatives to promote our skilled trades programs; and by consulting and advising the College with respect to our programs."
Companies recognized at the event included:
·Atlas Copco Exploration Products
·Bay Distributors
·Boart Longyear Inc.
·The Boeing Company
·Bay Distributors
·Bray Motors Ltd.
·Caruk & Associates Ltd.
·Dixie Electric
·Echo Power Equipment (Canada)
·Future Automotive Paint & Supply
·General Motors of Canada
·Grant Forest Products Inc.
·H.E. Brown Supply
·Honda Canada Inc.
·Hopper Pontiac Buick GMC
·Jager Building Systems Inc.
·Kinsmen Club of North
·North Bay Cycle and Sports
·Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.
·Odrowski Automotive Limited
·Dr. L. Paju
·Seymour Windows Ltd.
·Tembec Inc.
·Toromont Industries
·Tremblay Chev Olds Pontiac Buick GMC Inc.
·True North Chevrolet
·Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd.
A skilled labour force is essential to the economic development and prosperity of the North Bay and Northeastern Ontario region. Canadore is committed to working with industry and community partners to increase awareness, improve perception, and provide a qualified workforce. As well, Canadore is dedicated to providing opportunities for Northern and rural youth to enter the skilled trades.
?It is with the support of our community and industry partners that we are able to offer our students skills training, which allows them to meet and exceed the needs of the industry with experience and confidence,? said Cindy Boston, Chair of the Canadore College Board of Governors. ?The value of this support, whether through partnership with the College, participation on program advisory committees, or through corporate donations, is immeasurable and today, we gather to recognize the commitment and contribution of our partners to the College.?
Canadore?s Centre for Skilled Trades consists of the following full-time postsecondary programs:
·Manufacturing Techniques ? Wood Products (Cabinetmaker)
·Mechanical Technician ? Industrial Maintenance
·Mechanical Techniques ? Fluid Power
·Mechanical Techniques ? Machinist
·Mechanical Techniques ? Welder Fitter
·Motive Power Technician
·Motive Power Techniques ? Marine and Small Powered Equipment
·Renovation Techniques ? Construction Carpentry
The College also offers the following skilled trades apprenticeship programs:
·Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer ? Branch I
·Automotive Glass Technician (In Development)
·Cabinetmaker
·Fitter (Structural Steel/Plateworker)
·Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
·Marine Engine Mechanic
·Small Engine Technician
·Surface Blaster
·Truck and Coach Technician
·Welder
Photo: Cindy Boston, Chair of the Canadore College Board of Governors (left) and Barbara Taylor, President of Canadore College (right), present a Certificate of Appreciation to Rob Racine of Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. (centre).
