Posted on September 27, 2012 by mcdonaldm
Burlington, ON: Four students in the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) Enhanced General Carpentry program were recognized with scholarships at a ceremony held today at The Centre for Skills Development & TrainingThe four scholarship recipients are: Meagan Bremer of Carlisle (ATHENA scholarship award); Tracey Fisher of Stoney Creek (ATHENA scholarship award); Liane Seager of Hamilton (ATHENA scholarship award); and Marisa Mateus of Oakville (RESCON scholarship award).
“The WIST scholarships were established to recognize leadership qualities and the willingness of students to be ambassadors for women in the skilled trades—and each one of this year’s recipients embodies these characteristics,” said Kathy Mills, Chief Administrative Officer of The Centre. “These women, and all the women in the WIST program, are taking extraordinary steps to improve their lives, and we wish them the best success in the future.”
The scholarships, in the amount of $500 each, were provided by the Athena Scholarship Fund (a fund held within the Oakville Community Foundation) and RESCON (the Residential Construction Council of Central Ontario).
Representatives from the Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) and apprenticesearch.com were on hand at the ceremony to announce a new scholarship. This new scholarship will be awarded to one WIST graduate who is proceeding into an apprenticeship.
“HIEC and apprenticesearch.com are excited to partner again with The Centre and offer a scholarship to one deserving graduate from its Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program,” said Jennifer Sorbara, apprenticesearch.com Liaison. apprenticesearch.com is a free online service connecting employers and apprentices with job opportunities in the skilled trades across Ontario. “With the help of Centre staff and instructors, the $500 scholarship will be awarded to a WIST graduate who is passionate about pursuing a career in the skilled trades through an apprenticeship. We wish all of the future graduates tremendous success as they complete their program.”
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