Students enrolled in welding courses at Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS) are now able to learn the trade with the added benefit of new state-of-the-art headgear, thanks to the Canadian Welding Association Foundation (CWA Foundation).

A total of 69 autodarkening welding helmets were distributed to a total of nine schools within the Bluewater District School Board through their Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, a powerful example of the ongoing commitment by partnering businesses and organizations to support students pursuing careers and training in the skilled trades.

Other schools that benefitted from the donation were: Chesley District Community School, Georgian Bay Secondary School, Meaford; Grey Highlands Secondary School, Flesherton; John Diefenbaker Senior School, Hanover; Kincardine District Secondary School, Peninsula Shores District School, Wiarton; Walkerton District Community School and West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound.

“We are deeply grateful to the Canadian Welding Association Foundation for reaching out to us with an exceedingly generous shipment of brand new welding helmets,” said Superintendent of Education Jean Stephenson.

“This contribution allows us to improve upon the top notch learning experiences and training that are being offered to local students who are considering career pathways in the skilled trades,” said OYAP Coordinator, Facilitator Dave Barrett.