AC Welcomes New Recipients of the 2020-2021 Weston Family Scholarship!
Posted on Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
For three generations, The Weston Family Foundation (formally The W. Garfield Weston Foundation) has pursued its mission to enhance and enrich the lives of Canadians. With a focus on medical research, the environment, and education, the Foundation aims to catalyze inquiry and innovation to bring about long-term change.
This academic year, The Weston Family Foundation in partnership with Algonquin College is pleased to support 70 Algonquin College students across all three campuses through the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades. These scholars will mentor future students in the trades, and be brand ambassadors for their community.
You can learn more about this scholarship here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/acce/home/weston-family-scholarship/
2020-2021 Weston Family Scholars, Apprentices:
| Anthony Berndt | Automotive Service Technician |
| Kylie Waghorn | Plumber |
| Matt Waghorn | Plumber |
| Quinn Connor Pender | Electrician |
| Philip Watters | General Carpenter, Pembroke |
| Justin Recoskie | Truck and Coach Technician |
| Wade McLean | Truck and Coach Technician |
| Adam Leclerc | Truck and Coach Technician |
| Michael Karcen | Truck and Coach Technician |
| Corbin Miller | Truck and Coach Technician |
2020-2021 Weston Family Scholars, Post-secondary students:
| Jeffery Perry | Heritage Carpentry and Joinery – Perth |
| Frederic Garceau | Heritage Carpentry and Joinery – Perth |
| Valerie Riopelle | Heritage Carpentry and Joinery – Perth |
| Charles Savard | Carpentry and Renovations – Pembroke |
| Kieran Ross | Carpentry and Renovations Techniques – Pembroke |
| Cooper Klachan | Carpentry and Renovations Techniques – Pembroke |
| Bailey Martin | Carpentry and Renovations Techniques – Pembroke |
| McDonald Chokururama | Building Construction Technician |
| Hayley Kirsh | Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician |
| Mike Ganton | Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician |
| Clara Gretchen Phillips | Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician |
| Miranda McClary | Electrical Engineering Technician |
| Brett Deuville | Electrical Engineering Technician |
| Conner Lowe | Electrical Engineering Technician |
| Liansheng Wang | Electrical Engineering Technician |
| Ayren Zinck | Manufacturing Engineering Technician |
| Ian Woodford | Motive Power Technician -Diesel Trucks |
| Andre Avalos-Michaud | Motive Power Technician -Diesel Trucks |
| Stephanie Smith | Welding and Fabrication Techniques |
| Jaidyn Brown | Welding and Fabrication Techniques |
Students beginning their studies in the eligible manufacturing, construction and transportation programs in January 2021 may apply for this scholarship by the next deadline, January 25th, 2021: the application form https://www.algonquincollege.com/financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships/awards-scholarships-area-study/weston-family-skilled-trades-application/ or contact Kerri-Lynn Gleeson, Lead of the Weston Family Scholarship, for more information.
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