Lethbridge College receives $100,000 for student awards

“These awards are a perfect way to honour my mother, who possessed a strong work ethic, a dedication to community involvement and a passion for caring for others.”

College President Paula Burns, says the money will help support different apprenticeship programs and mature learners.

“We actually have a higher age of students that return than some of the other institutions for sure, but coming back that late is quite unusual, and certainly really means there is dedication and commitment to it [education].”

Distribution of the eight annual awards have been broken down:

— Four awards will be available to students in the Automotive Service Technician, Carpenter, Electrician or Heavy Equipment Technician Apprenticeship Training programs;

— One award is available to a student in the Automotive Systems program;

— Three awards will be available to students in any program with a focus on First Nations, Métis or Inuit students, mature students or students who are single-custodial parents.

Russell Gallant says the donation was a dream that became a reality.

“Just being able to work with the College, which was incredibly supportive, and to honour my grandma’s legacy, means so much to me – she was an inspiring woman – dedicated is a word that comes to mind, just being committed to whatever she set her mind to and makes me want to do what I do every single day.”

Gallant noted that after having a rough point in her life, his grandmother got into health care at the age of 55, she not only committed to attending school again and being involved in health care, but then ended up adopting two boys through the career she chose.

Northside Lethbridge Dodge is among a long list of donors who hep make education more accessible for students, as each year the College hands out more than $1 Million in student awards.

by Dori Modney (@Dori_Modney on Twitter)

Lethbridge College receives $100,000 for student awards

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