The powerline technician program at Sudbury’s Cambrian College is getting a boost with the donation of a bucket truck from Alectra Utilities from Mississauga.
The company, which is replacing its fleet vehicles, decided that the 2008 model, diesel-powered International 7400, bucket truck would be a valuable hands-on training tool for a college program that serves the industry.
Alectra is the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, serving more than one million homes and businesses in 17 communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area.
“We know students will benefit from these additional resources that are sometimes outside the reach of program budgets, and we're proud to contribute to the Powerline Technician training program at Cambrian College," said Alectra president-CEO Brian Bentz in a news release.
"The support of our industry partners is instrumental in providing Cambrian College Powerline students with the tools and learning opportunities that will lead to their future success," added Brian Lobban, dean of the Schools of Skills Training and Engineering Technology.
Third-semester powerline student Brett Bond appreciated the donation.
"One of the best components of the Cambrian powerline program is being able to use a wide variety of equipment that we would use in a real work environment. Having an additional bucket truck allows our class to do more in the training field and learn more of the vital skills that we need.”
