CIBC has announced its support of the Parkland College Trades and Technology Centre with a donation of $12,500.
The contribution is part of Parkland College's first ever major capital campaign, the first of its kind carried out by a Saskatchewan Regional College. The campaign target is to raise $5 million as part of a partnership with the City of Yorkton, the Parkland region, and the provincial government. With CIBC's donation included, Parkland College has raised over $2.25 million to date.
"At CIBC, we're committed to helping kids and young adults build a better future and providing increased access to education is a large part of that commitment," says Tom Weber, Region Head, Central Canada at CIBC. "We are proud to partner with Parkland College in supporting the Trades and Technology Centre."
"We know that CIBC is committed to supporting causes that matter to their customers and employees," adds Parkland College President Dr. Fay Myers. "We are very pleased that CIBC is giving more momentum to our campaign as we work to sustain the economic boom in East Central Saskatchewan."
The Trades and Technology Centre will bring new program offerings to students in the region and will not take training away from any other Parkland College location. The new facility will allow the college to offer instruction for such high-demand careers as power engineering, electrical, heavy duty mechanics, and machinists. The Trades and Technology Centre will help deliver on the vision of a stronger Saskatchewan and bring new opportunities to the Parkland region. Investments in the project will provide the necessary resources to sustain economic, social, and cultural growth.
The Trades and Technology Centre will be located in Yorkton, just south of York Road and west of Highway 9. It will have the capacity to train more than 350 skilled graduates per year, and also upgrade the skills of 2,000 workers annually.
To learn more about the Parkland College campaign or to contribute, visit giving.parklandcollege.sk.ca.
