‘It is a special honour to support a field critical to Canerector’s development’

A $400,000 gift to Algonquin College from the Canerector Foundation in 2022 will support as many as 125 first-year students in 13 skilled trades programs over the next four years. This gift will also help promote skilled trades as an excellent career choice.

Skilled trades played a pivotal role in Canerector Inc.’s history and development.

“It is a special honour to support a field that is critical not just at Canerector, but in our overall economy,” said Amanda Hawkins, Director, Canerector Foundation. “We hope that these scholarships and the mentorship provided by Algonquin College will attract and encourage students to join these rewarding and in-demand careers across our country.”

The Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades is offered to students based on their leadership qualities, ambassadorial potential, volunteerism and aptitude. Students in eligible Algonquin College certificate and diploma programs at all three campuses are eligible for the scholarship.

“This scholarship encourages student success from start to finish, giving learners additional support in their skilled trades career journey,” said Chris Hahn, Dean of the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence and Perth Campus. “Canada is facing a critical shortfall of skilled trades workers and this generous gift will also help raise the profile of skilled trades and increase the overall number and diversity of certified tradespeople in our community.”

Each of the scholars, numbering 110 to 125 over four years, will receive an initial scholarship of $1,000 and become a Canerector Foundation Scholar. Canerector Foundation Scholars will receive ongoing social and career support, including mentorship and increased access to employers and alumni.

Scholars who mentor current and prospective students in skilled trades, participate in co-curricular activities and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average will be awarded an additional $1,000 per term, up to a maximum of $4,000.

Algonquin College Director of Philanthropy, Ian Lewer, praised the Canerector Foundation for its support and dedication to Algonquin College learners and to promoting skilled trades.

“Canerector Foundation Scholars will become leaders and champions in and of the skilled trades, encouraging and inspiring others to follow in their career footsteps,” he said.

Read more about the Canerector Foundation Scholarship.

Celebrating Canerector Foundation

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