Lambton College’s state-of-the-art centre for teaching skilled trades to a new generation of trades people will officially open tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 9.
Over the past year, the College has been working to transform a well positioned building behind The Lambton INN, on campus, into the new Skilled Trades Training Centre, which houses Carpentry, Hairstyling, Electrical and Steamfitters apprenticeship programs. The 16,000-square-foot building also has lab space for the Paramedic program, and will soon house labs for use by the Alternative Energy Engineering Technology program. There is additional space for expansion.
“We are grateful for the support of the skilled trade unions and the Sarnia Construction Association, as it was integral to the development and implementation of the Skilled Trades Training Centre. The facility means it will no longer be necessary for Sarnia and area employers to endure the high cost of travel and living expenses to send apprentices out-of- town to receive training. At the same time it won’t be necessary for apprentices to leave family and other commitments during this time,” said Judith Morris, Vice President, Academic and Student Success, Lambton College.
MPP Caroline DiCocco will join representatives of Sarnia Construction Association, Steamfitters UA Local 663, Carpenters LU 1256, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LU 530 and Lambton College representatives for the opening ceremonies, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 9 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Skilled Trades Training Centre, located behind The Lambton INN.
Lambton College’s Skilled Trades Training Centre has been nominated for the prestigious Association of Colleges and Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (ACAATO) Community/Corporate Partnership Award, which recognizes the contribution made by organizations external to the college system that are working collaboratively with colleges to improve the quality of education, to increase access to education and to develop creative and innovative solutions to educational and service issues.
-30-
Cindy Buchanan
Director, Marketing, Business Development & Innovation
Lambton College
Telephone: (519) 542-7751 ext. 3334 Fax: (519) 541-2446
email: cindy.buchanan@lambton.on.ca