Camosun College building future plans

VICTORIA - Growing demand for skilled trades training has initiated an exciting plan to renew trades training facilities at Camosun College for a new generation of students.

With the support of the Province, the college will develop a comprehensive business case for the Camosun College Trades Renewal Project. The business case will include:

* Development of innovative approaches to renew and rehabilitate existing facilities.

* Detailed cost estimates, including capital, facility operations and maintenance requirements.

* Analysis of labour market demand for Camosun trades program graduates and industry needs.

* Analysis of traditional and alternative partnership and procurement methods that consider the project scale and complexity.

Built in the 1960s, Camosun College's existing trades facilities are located primarily on the Interurban Campus in Saanich. Aging facilities, limited space and expanding programs have left Camosun in need of contemporary facilities to sustain and enhance its trades programs.

Camosun trades students go on to become automotive service technicians, carpenters, ...