SKILLED TRADES COLLEGE


Associated tags: STC, Student, Greater Toronto Area, Barnes

Locations: TORONTO, CA, CANADA, ONTARIO

UFC® Names Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) an Official Partner

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

LAS VEGAS and TORONTO, Jan. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC), the Canadian leader in training youth in skilled trades, today announced a new marketing partnership that showcases STC within UFC’s live events hosted in Canada, including Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights.

Key Points: 
  • “We’re thrilled to welcome STC as an official UFC partner,” said Grant Norris-Jones, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Sponsorships, UFC & WWE.
  • “To partner with UFC and serve as Presenting Partner of UFC 297 is incredibly exciting and meaningful to all of us at Skilled Trades College,” said Ralph Cerasuolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, Skilled Trades College.
  • “For almost 20 years, Skilled Trades College of Canada has educated and trained people to be job ready in the skilled trades.
  • “The construction industry is like being in the Octagon - the best trainers and coaches make the difference between winning and losing,” said Mike Di Donato, Chief Operating Officer, Skilled Trades College.

Scottie Barnes Teams Up with Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to Provide Scholarships for Black and Indigenous Students

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

VAUGHAN, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is teaming up with the Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to launch the second year of the Future Builders Scholarship Powered by Scottie Barnes , which will give Black and Indigenous students a chance to begin a career in the skilled trades.

Key Points: 
  • VAUGHAN, Ontario, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is teaming up with the Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) to launch the second year of the Future Builders Scholarship Powered by Scottie Barnes , which will give Black and Indigenous students a chance to begin a career in the skilled trades.
  • Applications are open until October 31, 2023, with winners being chosen by Barnes and the admissions team at STC by November 2023.
  • “It is amazing to look at last year’s recipients of the Future Builders Scholarship and see how successful they have been as they’ve entered the workforce,” said Barnes.
  • The STC has five campuses across the Greater Toronto Area offering industry-renowned, 12-week training programs for skilled trades including electrical, plumbing, and home renovation.

Skilled Trades College of Canada (STC) Now Accepting Applications for the Scottie Barnes Scholarship for Black and Indigenous Students

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Monday, August 15, 2022

We want to jumpstart peoples futures and expose them to exciting career opportunities they may not have considered before, said Barnes.

Key Points: 
  • We want to jumpstart peoples futures and expose them to exciting career opportunities they may not have considered before, said Barnes.
  • Through this scholarship with STC, we hope to empower the next generation of tradespeople and present them with new life opportunities.
  • The Scottie Barnes Scholarship is aimed to provide more educational opportunities to underserved communities and youth in Canada.
  • Skilled Trades College of Canada is a leading provider of pre-apprenticeship skilled trades training in the Greater Toronto Area.