News Release
TRADES NL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
February 5, 2020 – Today, in a special ceremony at the Ironworkers, Local 764 Union Hall, Trades NL presented the 2019 Post Secondary Scholarships to five recipients.
Every year, Trades NL awards five – $2,000 scholarships to a dependent of a member in one of the 16 Newfoundland and Labrador Building Trade Unions, to aid in furthering his or her post-secondary education.
“Our building trade unions believes that education is empowering, for advancing your careers and providing for your families. Many of our skilled trade workers continue their education to become leaders in their fields. That is why Trades NL is committed to helping members and their families pursue and accomplish their educational goals.”
- Darin King, Executive Director, Trades NL
There were over 50 applications received for the 2019 scholarship from all over the province, which is where our members live and call home. After meeting all the eligibility requirements, the five recipients were selected from a random draw.
Trades NL 2019 Scholarship Recipients:
Jack Simms Colliers Affiliation: Ironworkers, Local 764
Jared Stringer Hillview Affiliation: Boilmakers, Local 203
Kiana Rae Rumbolt Mary’s Harbour Affiliation: Operating Engineers, Local 904
Austin Stacey Terrenceville Affiliation: Sheetmetal, Local 512
Catherine Williams-Vaters Burin Affiliation: UA, Local 740
“I would like to congratulate the 5 recipients and all applicants for their hard work and academic achievement and wish them all continued success in their academic careers. We are proud to offer these scholarships to dependents of our skilled trade members.”
- John Leonard, President, Trades NL
Trades NL is an umbrella labour organization which promotes and coordinates the interests of 16 building and construction trades unions, representing more than 18,000 skilled trades workers in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our members are highly qualified, very productive and extremely safe.
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Media Contact:
Corey Parsons
Manager of Communications & External Affairs
709-832-5116
cparsons@tradesnl.com
