QUESNEL – The College of New Caledonia (CNC) has received $150,000 from the Province

under B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to provide job skills training and retraining opportunities

for workers affected by the closure of the Canfor sawmill in Quesnel.

“Training programs at the College of New Caledonia will help those affected by the mill closure

hone their current skills, build on their experience, and develop new skills,” said Cariboo North

MLA Coralee Oakes , “We are working across ministries and with community partners to support workers

and their families as they make the transition to new jobs and opportunities.”

The training offered will be determined by CNC working in partnership with the Quesnel

Community Adjustment Team and affected workers, and may include programs for heavy

equipment operator, occupational first aid, forklift operator, fire suppression, and construction

safety training.

The courses will be delivered at the CNC Quesnel campus and will complement

other programs offered at that campus.