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Cambrian College completes six-week trades training program

A local anonymous supporter of Cambrian College has a new shed, thanks to students who took up a six-week trades training program.

Training consultant, Melanie Tiscombe says former Espanola teacher, Henry Girard, was hired to oversee the work of the students, which included welding, carpentry, woodwork and construction skills.

She says the $2,000 raised from the sale of the shed is going to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank.

Tiscombe adds with the success of the programming, there are plans in the works to hold a longer program next Spring which will also include training for electricians and more.

Financial supports are also available for anyone interested in exploring the trades as a career choice.

Interested individuals can contact the college’s two satellite campuses in Espanola and Little Current.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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