Trades and Tech Centre opens doors on March 2 — come on in and try a trade!
From big machines, to 3d printing, to CNC routers, to robotics arms, the Trades and Technology Centre has a lot to show.
Bring the family, tour the facilities, and learn about trades training in Chilliwack.
The following activities will run in various shops:
- Heavy equipment simulator
- Drag race reaction timer: test your reaction time in tenths of a second
- Spray paint simulator or demo
- Welding simulator: try your hand at welding
- Maker Space activities: 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving demos
- Automation: set up pneumatic control systems, activate robot
- Aircraft riveting: Pop some rivets in your take-away key chain
The event is also an opportunity to launch a career in Trades and find out more about training options to become a Red Seal certified journey person.