Provincial government, industry promoting careers in trades amid labour shortage

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The BC Road Show made a stop in Cedar, looking to get more young people interested in careers operating heavy equipment.

The roadshow is a trailer that contains simulators for various pieces of heavy equipment. It visits schools in the province in an effort to promote pathways into the construction industry.

Industry groups say there’s a shortage of labour in the construction right now. Midcoast Morning examines a local pathway into heavy equipment operation.

Transcript:

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Guests:

  • Sheila Malcolmson - Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, MLA, Nanaimo-Gabriola

  • Matt Pitcarin - President, BC Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association

  • Chelsea Jones - Student, Heavy Equipment Operator Program

  • Dave Travers - District Principal, Career Technical Centre, School District 68

  • Andy Coles - Chair, Heavy Equipment Operator Program, VIU

Program Team:

  • Joe Pugh — Host and Producer.

  • Jesse Woodward — Executive Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

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Joe Pugh