It's a win-win for everyone and they will get there even if the effort means progressing one brick at a time.
The Parkland College has announced a new fundraising campaign that will offer engraved bricks to individuals, families, community groups, and businesses as a way to help build a new Trades and Technology Centre in Yorkton. The bricks will then be included in the construction of the centre. The Brick Campaign is an opportunity for individual community members and groups to join Parkland College in building the foundation of the new facility and the foundation for local communities. The college hopes at least $5 million will be raised through the initiative. This is your chance to jump on board and help out.
In addition, the province has announced $1 million in design funding through the 2013-14 Budget and the City of Yorkton has donated land valued at almost $3.5 million for the project.
It just go to show that with determination and cooperation good things can and do happen.
"The Saskatchewan government was facing many fiscal choices this spring, we are honoured that it has chosen to support local skills training to address the ongoing labour shortage," Parkland College President Dr. Fay Myers says. "The government's leadership is critical for the success of the Trades and Technology Centre, and we couldn't be happier that we have the province's support."
"With the significant economic growth in our province there are a large number of employment opportunities projected to occur in trades, transportation and equipment operators," Yorkton MLA Greg Ottenbreit adds. "I am delighted that the future Trades and Technology Centre will be able to train more skilled workers closer to home in the Yorkton region."
It's an important initiative for not only this area but for the entire region and it's great to see so many jumping on board.
