Lethbridge College today announced a $1-million gift from the Lethbridge and District Auto Dealers Association (LADA) and its 14 member dealers.
The money will go towards construction of a new trades-and-technology building, part of Lethbridge College’s campus development plan. The structure will benefit future students through its ability to integrate principles of sustainability, flexible program delivery and learning formats, optimal utilization of space, and cross-program interaction.
Prior to its two year suspension, Alberta’s Access to the Future Fund, which supports innovation and excellence within Alberta’s advanced learning system, was able to match a portion of the funds from LADA and its dealers.
“The Lethbridge and District Auto Dealers Association and its members have always appreciated the support from our customers in Lethbridge and southern Alberta,” says Barry Dubnyk, LADA president. “This partnership with Lethbridge College allows us an opportunity to give back to the community to help create a stronger and better educated workforce, which will provide a positive impact to southern Alberta as we move into the future.”
The members of LADA recognize the value of Lethbridge College graduates and the importance of providing them with advanced skill training to build capacity within the communities in which they work.
“LADA’s donation will foster the continued growth and ever-changing educational landscape of the trades-and-technology world,” says Dr. Tracy Edwards, Lethbridge College president and CEO. “Each of our students contributes to this knowledge-based economy and the better educated they are, the stronger our community becomes, thus building a society of innovative thinkers.”
LADA comprises Bridge City Chrysler, College Ford Lincoln, Davis GMC Buick, Dunlop Ford, Integrity Hyundai, Lethbridge Toyota, Lethbridge Volkswagen, McDonald Nissan, McFadden Honda, Milestone Mazda, Murray Chevrolet Cadillac, Northside Lethbridge Dodge, Scougall Motors and Subaru of Lethbridge.