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Schools’ trades funded

Three Central Alberta high schools are getting some funding help for trades projects.Skills Canada Alberta has announced four Alberta high schools are recipients of the Encana Equipment Grant of $10,000 per school to purchase equipment for their trade and technology labs. Innisfail Jr./Sr. High, Didsbury High and Caroline School all received the grant.

Three Central Alberta high schools are getting some funding help for trades projects.

Skills Canada Alberta has announced four Alberta high schools are recipients of the Encana Equipment Grant of $10,000 per school to purchase equipment for their trade and technology labs.

Innisfail Jr./Sr. High, Didsbury High and Caroline School all received the grant.

The Innisfail grant will be put towards enhancing welding bays with the purchase of new equipment.

Caroline’s is to support the establishment of a new welding, machining and mechanics program.

Didsbury is upgrading its wood and metal equipment to meet industry standards.

“Increasing students’ access to equipment in their school shops and labs is essential to building interest in trade and technology careers,” said Chris Browton, Skills Canada Alberta executive director.

“Bringing together Encana with our education partners provides enhanced opportunity for students to develop the hands-on skills that can launch their talents into a rewarding career.”

Recipients of the grants will be recognized on May 16 at the provincial Skills Canada competition awards ceremony at the Edmonton Expo Centre.