Heavy Duty Mechanics Archive
Sisters blaze the trail in UFV’s Heavy Mechanical program
Two sisters from Agassiz have proven that women can excel in a program traditionally dominated by men. Through hard work, meticulous preparation, and natural skill, Melodie and Tanya Rempel are graduating with Heavy Mechanical Foundations program certificates – and the respect of their instructors and classmates. “Melodie and Tanya earned the respect of their classmates…Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson visits Chilliwack campus
Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson toured the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park on Fri, Feb 20. After visiting the Agriculture Centre of Excellence, Health Sciences labs, and the Aboriginal Gathering Place, he toured the Trades and Technology Centre, and announced funding of $325,274 to buy new trades training equipment that supports students entering in-demand…UFV’s Heavy Duty Mechanics field trip
UFV's Heavy Duty Mechanics program recently took a field trip to Spectra Energy to learn about natural gas, inquire about potential job opportunities and gain some experience in the field. The students rode to Hope in their newly refurbished bus, which was donated by Translink.