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Camosun celebrates with Aboriginal Trades students
Media Release
Release Date: July 17, 2014
On July 16, 2014, Camosun's Aboriginal in Trades Training program celebrated with 14 students graduating from Trades Foundation programs: 12 from Welding and one each from Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication and Automotive Service Technician.
After sharing a lunch with family and friends, the grads each received a certificate acknowledging their accomplishments. In turn, the students showed their appreciation by presenting ceremonial paddles, made and signed by the students, to welding instructor Ry Williams (left) and community partner Larry Underwood (right), from the Coast Salish Employment & Training Society.
"This program is transformational," says Williams. "As a teacher, it was an amazing experience to see these students gain both skills and self-confidence." Williams also included Camosun in his own educational journey, when he took the training required to gain his Welding B ticket. With years of experience in the oil and gas industry in northern BC, he's happy to be back on the Island to share his knowledge with the next generation of welders.
Contact
Susan Wilson
Coordinator, Aboriginal in Trades Training
Camosun College
250-370-4779
wilsons@camosun.ca
Last updated: July 17, 2014 5:24 pm
