Dollars for Oil and Gas Training in Province

By 250 News

Industry and the Province are putting some  cash into a variety of programs  aimed at  developing skills in the oil and gas industry.

A total of $714 thousand dollars  will be pumped into  several  programs to increase the skill levels  of those working in the  energy sector.

Ten projects were selected for funding according to recommendations in the B.C. Oil and Gas Education and Training Consortium's 2006 report.

The programs target a range of skills, such as heavy equipment operation, safety training and land reclamation, and are directed at diverse groups, including entry-level oil and gas employees, high  school students, women, aboriginal people and First Nations.

Most of the projects will be offered in the north east through School Districts 59 and 60, Northern Lights College, and Douglas College.

Email | Print | Facebook | Twitter | Digg | Del.icio.us