Ten students in the forestry sector each stood on a Prince George stage this week to receive a cash contribution towards their education.
The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) is one of Canada's premier industry associations in the wood products sector.
At their annual Prince George dinner they announced this year's 10 scholarship recipients.
Those students are:
Garet Anderson, Prince George
Alex Von Geyer, Prince George
Brooklynn Pearson, Vanderhoof
Daniel Burgel, Nelson
Sonja Hadden, 100 Mile House
Jaydegh Billingsley, Quesnel
Katie Hall, Prince George
Emma Peasgood, Chetwynd
Brianne Ghuman, Smithers
Sheldon VanSickle, Barriere
"The forest industry needs bright, young minds and our industry offers diverse career opportunities in manufacturing, environmental management, technology, trades and professional services," said Susan Yurkovich, COFI president and CEO.
Yurkovich added, "National Forest Week is an opportunity to recognize the one in 17 British Columbian workers whose jobs are supported by this valuable and renewable resource in all regions of the province.
"This is an industry with a strong history and bright future. Forestry generates 140,000 total jobs in B.C. while leading the world in sustainable forestry practices. We are proud to support the next generation in continuing their education in forestry and advancing further research and innovation."
National Forest Week is taking place across the country until Saturday.
COFI estimates are for the B.C. forest sector to hire more than 25,000 people in the coming decade in communities around the province.
These 10 scholarships are an annual support that's offered by the members of the council to boost the next generation of forest industry professionals.
Each of these students is enrolled in a post-secondary institution program pursuing studies in the trades, technical or professional career paths offered by the forests of B.C.
