b'SPECIAL FEATURE: INDUSTRY PROMOTIONPhoto courtesy of Red Photo Co.THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVINGWCAs new endowment fund will enrich the educational experiences of MITT studentsThe Winnipeg Construction Associationtraining and skills and experience topropelling the upcoming generation of is continuing its mandate to supportimmediately be effective, said Neiltradespeople is a top priority for WCA.students pursuing careers Cooke, President and CEO at MITT. AtRoger Tuk, Chair of WCA, was also in in construction. MITT, we are committed to providingattendance at the reception and brought WCA has committed to donate $25,000high-quality education and training, andgreetings on behalf of the WCA Board of per year for the next five years tothis generous contribution will help usDirectors and staff.the Manitoba Institute of Trades andfurther that mission.Technologys (MITTs) student awardsThe endowment fund will supportWCA and the entire construction program. The newly establisheda series of awards for students inindustry has recognized the fantastic endowment fund was announced at acarpentry, electrical applications, CADwork being done at MITT for years, donor appreciation reception at MITTstechnician, industrial welding andTuk said. Now, more than ever, skilled Carpentry Lab at the Fultz Campus onindustrial mechanic/millwright programs. workers are vital to our industry, and June 17, 2024.were very proud to be able to support Scholarships and bursaries openThe purpose of the fund is to removeMITTs student awards program to doors for students who otherwisebarriers and support students whohelp more students get the education would not be able to pursue post- are choosing the construction field forthey need to be able to thrive in their secondary education in this province.their career, said Ron Hambley, WCAconstruction careers. I cant wait to meet They encourage others to excel in theirPresident, in a statement prior to thesome of the students this investmentstudies, which in turn allows them toevent. With the industry experiencing awill help working on a jobsite in theenter the construction industry withskilled labour shortage, supporting andnear future! 22 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'