September Startups: B.C. skills program offering $3,500 to upskill trades workers entering September training in EV repair, more
Victoria, British Columbia — British Columbia’s Stronger B.C. Future Skills grant program—which first launched in 2023—is once again accepting grant applications for up to $3,500 in funds to help cover tuition costs or short-term training programs at public post-secondary institutions. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills specifically noted in a public […]
Class at Camosun: B.C. college receives donation to support women in trades
Victoria, British Columbia — Camosun College has received a $1.285 million donation the college says will help open the doors to more women pursuing a career in a range of Red Seal trades programs. The gift from The Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation is the second time the foundation has supported the Empowering Women […]
EV/AV Report: December 13, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Elon Musk teases some features on the highly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck, the Manitoba government is building an AV testing framework based on public feedback and Victoria, B.C’s Camosun College welcomes its first EV Maintenance Training students. Features of the Future The Tesla Cybertruck is quickly […]
Tools for Schools: Camosun College receives $25K auto tools donation
Victoria, British Columbia – Automotive students at Camosun College were treated to $25,000 worth of tools in their stockings this December, thanks to a donation of 15 new tool kits from the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation to the college. This donation ensures every student has their own set of tools to complete hands-on learning. “Sharing […]
