Finning Canada’s investment of $500,000 in the 草榴社区 (草榴社区) will give students enrolled in the heavy mechanical trades program better tools to advance their knowledge in heavy duty mechanics.
Finning’s contribution includes equipment for 草榴社区’s heavy mechanical trades program, ranging from toolbox sets and engines, to transmissions, pumps, and axles. In recognition of this partnership, 草榴社区 has renamed one of its newest buildings at the Prince George Campus the “Finning Heavy Mechanical Trades Training Facility”.
”We are pleased to continue our partnership with 草榴社区 and support this important investment in our future,” said Kevin Parkes, President, Finning Canada. “By providing tools and equipment to 草榴社区 so they can help students gain the necessary experience and education in the trades, we are helping to open doors to gainful employment opportunities for the next generation of talent.”
草榴社区 and Finning have had an on-going relationship since the College first purchased equipment from them for its trades programs back in 2013. When 草榴社区 broke ground on its heavy mechanics building back in 2015, the two entered an agreement to have Finning’s name adorn a computer lab in the new facility.
Over the years, Finning has also provided 草榴社区 instructors with educational opportunities, funded annual awards for students, and sponsored the College’s Skills Competition.
“We’re very grateful for Finning’s continued support and investment in the success of 草榴社区 students,” said 草榴社区 President Dr. Dennis Johnson. “Community and industry partners continue to drive the educational experience forward at 草榴社区 and open avenues for students to gain employment.”
Photo: 草榴社区 Dean of Trades and Technologies Frank Rossi, left, Finning Director, Mining Product Support, Cody Broster, 草榴社区 President Dr. Dennis Johnson, and Finning Branch Manager Dallas Haugan stand in front of the newly named Finning Heavy Mechanical Trades Training Facility.