The generous donation was provided by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Season and Southern Railway of British Columbia.
The new program, called Trades Foundation for Youth Program, will see BCIT provide technical training at four high schools in Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.
“That’s why we are so appreciative of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation’s commitment to helping more young people get access to the training they need to get good jobs and a secure future here in B.C.”Global BC Curious Minds: Behind the scenes at the BCIT Forensic DNA LabIt is expected the new programs will directly impact 400 high school students over the next seven years, and those who complete the program will be able to work as apprentices.