The College of New Caledonia’s (CNC) newest building has a new name thanks to an investment from Finning Canada.
The company’s $500,000 contribution includes equipment for CNC’s heavy mechanical trades program, ranging from toolbox sets and engines, to transmissions, pumps and axles.
To recognize this partnership, CNC has renamed its heavy mechanical trades building at the Prince George campus the "Finning Heavy Mechanical Trades Training Facility."
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with CNC and support this important investment in our future,” says Kevin Parkes, president of Finning Canada, in a news release.
“By providing tools and equipment to CNC so they can help students gain the necessary experience and education in the trades, we are helping to open doors to gainful employment opportunities for the next generation of talent.”
CNC and Finning have had an on-going relationship since the Prince George post-secondary first purchased equipment from the company for its trades programs back in 2013.
When CNC broke ground on its heavy mechanics building in 2015, the two entered an agreement to have Finning’s name on a computer lab in the new facility.
Over the years, Finning has also provided CNC instructors with educational opportunities, funded annual awards for students and sponsored the College’s Skills Competition.
“We’re very grateful for Finning’s continued support and investment in the success of CNC students,” said CNC President Dr. Dennis Johnson in the news release.
“Community and industry partners continue to drive the educational experience forward at CNC and open avenues for students to gain employment.”
