Anticipating a demand of skilled tradespeople in Canada's railway sector, Sault College is undertaking a study to develop a business case for a proposed railway institute.
The training facility would feature pre-employment and apprenticeship programs, along with employee-based professional development training.
The $61,091-study will be jointly funded by the college and FedNor.
Sault consultant Ralph Medaglia has been contracted to assist with the report.
The rail industry's demand for skilled trades is identified in the Canadian Railway Human Resources Study: 2002, a report prepared by the rail industry and Human Resources Development Canada.
