A passion for renewable energy—especially solar—has created some real-world experiences that electrical instructor Amie Schellenberg can bring to the classroom. "As a trainer, it is…
Convocation is one of our favourite times of year for the simple reason that it's all about you. Graduates, this is your time to take…
Four renowned individuals embodying the values and aspirations of Thompson Rivers University will inspire graduates during Spring Convocation this June. Senator Murray Sinclair, who led Canada’s Truth…
The CEO of Canada's hottest startup is staking his company’s future on a locale that fosters innovation, supports tech and has a readily available skill…
[caption id="attachment_2291986" align="alignleft" width="385"] Andrew Christensen works on a project during the UK skills championships held the end of March.[/caption] Welding student Andrew Christensen is about six…
Third-year welding student Ben Chenuz is off to the Skills Canada national championship after winning a gold medal last month at Skills Canada BC. Chenuz has…
The new Industrial Training and Technology Centre (ITTC) gives TRU the space to offer training for the in-demand technology and trades jobs of today and…
[caption id="attachment_2254485" align="alignright" width="400"] The Georgie Award for 2016 Best Public-Private Partnership.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_2254484" align="alignright" width="400"] Georgie with the main entrance to trades in the…
[caption id="attachment_2245708" align="alignright" width="800"] Some of the Skills Canada banners found in the trades building. These are located in the main lobby by the stairs…
Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Baldev Pooni as Dean of the School of Trades and Technology at Thompson Rivers University.…
Ground was officially broken today to mark the start of construction for the new $30-million Industrial Training and Technology Centre. Kamloops-South-Thompson MLA and Transportation Minister…
A new apprenticeship starting next week at TRU comes as good news to those waiting to get into the trade. The four-year instrumentation and control technician…
Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn more about the two candidates being interviewed for the position of Dean of Trades and Technology. See…
The way things are shaping up, this week's Networking 411 could be the biggest and most successful one yet. And you're invited regardless of the program…
[caption id="attachment_2137291" align="alignright" width="350"] Trent Konrad[/caption] Welding grad Trent Konrad has combined two of his passions in life — teaching and welding. By doing so, he landed an…
Having lived on a farm for much of her life, Crystal Moore learned some carpentry skills, but not to the extent she is learning them…
At TRU, 2016 has been a transformative year. We launched three new master's degrees, our new brand and the TRU Go app. The federal and provincial…
For many of us, the winter break is a time to unwind from the busy year and forget the stresses and challenges of the fall…
[caption id="attachment_2082413" align="alignleft" width="800"] Carpentry student Taylor Brunn extinguishes a liquid propane-fuelled fire during a KFR thank you event for TRU carpentry students that also…
In less than a year, Andrew Christensen could be TRU’s first trades student to medal at the WorldSkills competition. Since qualifying for what amounts to…
