The project is expected to create construction related jobs for regional businesses and trades people.
The government has invested $4.4 million to support the work. Work is expected to begin this summer and will be to renew the flood-damaged Spruce Building on the college’s main campus. The renewal work will also be bringing the building up to current standards and also improve accessibility for users along with being more energy effecient.
The project design team has received input from students to design space that supported the college’s First Nations students in its function and reflection of local First Nations culture. The design includes an Indigenous reading circle crafted from local cedar. The wood ceiling design represents the Skeena river watershed.
There will also be a lab where students can attend non-credit workshops, such as career advising, research methods, resume writing or receive tutoring.
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