College of the Rockies gets $164K for welding programs

What can only to described as good news for the College of the Rockies in Cranbrook, their welding programs recently received a welcome infusion of funding from the provincial government.

On July 31, the Ministry of Advanced Education announced $164,000 in additional funding for College of the Rockies foundation and apprenticeship welding programs. On August 1, East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett stopped by the College’s welding shop with College President and CEO David Walls to see where the funds will be utilized. An additional 16 welder foundation seats and 16 welder apprenticeship seats will be made available as a result of the new funding.

With an increasing shortage and demand for skilled tradespeople, both industry and government are recognizing the value of investing in apprenticeships and trades programs like welding.

College of the Rockies` main campus is located in Cranbrook.