KAMLOOPS – Of the six students who qualified to complete in the Skills Canada national competition held in Halifax May 23 to 26, three came home with medals.
It’s a great showing at a tough competition, explained Cindi Thompson, TRU Skills Canada support liaison.
Competing at the national level were provincial gold medal winners Aaron Burwell of 70 Mile House (carpentry), Jason Feenstra of Chilliwack (electrical), Jeremy Hole of Kamloops (plumbing), Daniel Daigle of Port Alberni (electronics), Keith Stonehouse of Barriere (automotive) and Maria Skyers of 100 Mile House (mechanical CAD).
Stonehouse won silver at the nationals, while Burwell and Daigle came home with bronze medals.
“This is a significant achievement,” said Thompson. “Our students worked hard preparing for this event, with some of them making personal sacrifices to do so. Most of them are working in their respective trades, and had to take time off work to attend. We all feel that they represented TRU in an exemplary manner and are extremely proud of their accomplishments.
Photo available: please contact Bronwen Scott or Cindi Thompson
For more information, please contact:
- Aaron Burwell (250)456-2346 or email customhomes@telus.net
Keith Stonehouse (250) 672-0106
Daniel Daigle (250) 723-8499
Cindi Thompson (250) 828-5207
