CFJC Today | TRU hosts PPE showcase to bolster trades inclusivity October 18, 2023
TRU recently partnered with Mark's for a showcase event of personal protective equipment for women and people with diverse body types, receiving high praise from…
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The Williams Lake Tribune | TRU in Williams Lake Women in Trades students well underway September 28, 2023
Students in the Women in Trades Training program at the Williams Lake campus are trying different trades without having to commit to one field. "This…
100 Mile Free Press | Casual Country: Trades at TRU Williams Lake continue to take off September 18, 2023
Several programs are offered at the Williams Lake campus, including nursing, a health care assistant program and trades. "Trades are in huge demand," says Alison…
CFJC News | 2024 TRU Training House kicks off August 31, 2023
Hard work but rewarding — TRU students keep the tradition and the learning going with this year's Dream Home project, an annual collaboration between TRU,…
CBC Radio | Tips to keep plants green and abide by water restrictions August 11, 2023
How water-efficient are your home's pipes? CBC Kamloops' Jenifer Norwell asked Paul Simpson, who teaches plumbing at TRU. Hear his interview on the Aug. 11 edition…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Students try Mind Over Metal at TRU Williams Lake welding camp July 31, 2023
The TRU campus in Williams Lake facilitate and host an introductory welding camp program for students from ages 12 to 16. Read more
Kamloops This Week | Home Hardware donation worth $100K to TRU carpentry program July 26, 2023
A brand new 2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, set to be outfitted with Milwaukee tools, recently rolled into TRU’s trades and technology compound thanks to a…
Donation puts carpentry students on the road to success July 21, 2023
KAMLOOPS — Thanks to a $100,000 gift from Kamloops Home Hardware Building Centre, a new sprinter van complete with a full set of tools ensures…
The Williams Lake Tribune | Family of Chelsea Lewis start TRU bursary for Williams Lake women in her honour July 21, 2023
The family of Chelsea Lewis is honouring her memory with a bursary for women enrolling in trades at TRU in Williams Lake or Kamloops. Lewis…
The Williams Lake Tribune | TRU Williams Lake provides more options for women to try trades July 11, 2023
The TRU Williams Lake campus is offering a fully funded Women in Trades Exploratory Program. It will be the program's first year in Williams Lake.…
Indigenous graduates honoured at ceremony June 16, 2023
Surrounded by friends, family and the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Kamloops community, 30 Indigenous graduates entered the Brown Family House of Learning, HL 190, on…
CBC Kamloops | TRU trades winner June 13, 2023
School of Trades and Technology student Hugo Heyes talks about medaling at the 2023 Skills Canada National Competition, and welding instructors John Sutton and Larry…
CFJC Today | Five trades students take home medals on national stage June 9, 2023
Five trades students, including Nolan Ilic, took home medals for demonstrating their talents on the national stage. “What I love about Nolan is he’s calm,…
CFJC Today | Five TRU trades students take home national awards June 2, 2023
Five School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards, including two golds, for demonstrating the best talent in their skilled trade. Read more
TRU trades students capture bling at national competition June 2, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Five Thompson Rivers University (TRU) School of Trades and Technology students have won national awards, including two golds, for demonstrating the best talent…
Carpentry students gain industry experience May 24, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2978453" align="alignright" width="251"] Connor Simmons[/caption] A day at the City Gardens construction site provided an eye-opening opportunity for TRU’s carpentry students recently. “It was…
Funding helps welders showcase skills April 5, 2023
High expectations lead to successful students. That’s the not-so-secret strategy of Larry Franzen, welding instructor at TRU, and one reason he says so many of…
Minister of post-secondary education tours Kamloops campus March 22, 2023
[caption id="attachment_2977368" align="alignright" width="404"] Power engineering students Natasha Bosse, left, and Sierra Neuls, right, had a chance to chat with BC Minister of Post-Secondary Education…
Donation makes glass pipe dream a reality November 23, 2022
[caption id="attachment_2975199" align="alignright" width="270"] Glass piping allows students to see inside a multi-pipe system.[/caption] Plumbing — it’s not just about toilets. And once you’ve had…
Indigenous students hammer out careers on historic project July 21, 2022
Over the past 12 weeks, a group of Indigenous students have rolled up their sleeves exploring the trades. Enrolled in the School of Trades and…
