Education & Scholarships
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TRAINING PROGRAMS
The MCA Hamilton Niagara Education Committee since its existence in 1995 has offered or sponsored training in many areas. All MS Office software, MS Project, Project Management, Negotiation Skills, Speedreading, PRIMAVERA Scheduling, as well as mini seminars in various subjects of concern and interest to our members.
MCA Hamilton Niagara is a strong supporter of our National Education Organization, the Construction Education Council (CEC). www.constructioneducation.ca.
Suggestions are always welcome for new programs, or a repeat of previously offered programs. We are always working on selecting training programs for the following year.
For upcoming seminar or course information, please call the MCA Hamilton Niagara office.
GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION
Mechanical contractors interested in pursuing their certification should visit www.goldsealcertification.com
MCA HAMILTON NIAGARA 2018 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
To date, MCAHN contractor membership dues have funded over $465,000.00 in scholarship awards since the program's inception in 1995.Congratulations to this year's recipients!
| 2018 Scholarship Recipient |
Attending | MCAHN Member Company |
| Jacob Armstrong | University of Windsor | E.S. Fox Limited |
| Carmen Bracho | McMaster University | MCAHN Student Chapter |
| Eva Bracho | McMaster University | MCAHN Student Chapter |
| Aiden Brokenshire | McGill University | Alberici Constructors Ltd. |
| Andrew Forgeron | University of Guelph | Black & McDonald Ltd. |
| Sree Gandhi | University of Western Ontario | Aecon Construction Group Inc. |
| Zachary Gilmour | University of Waterloo | Trade Mark Industrial Inc. |
| Steven Huismen | Brock University | E.S. Fox Limited |
| Brad Lanese | Brock University | E.S. Fox Limited |
| Manuel Lemos | McMaster University | Hoffer Mechanical |
| Thomas Macdonald | University of Guelph | Black & McDonald Ltd. |
| Gillian Martin | University of Guelph | Gowing Contractors Ltd. |
| Bryan Marr | University of Ottawa | E.S. Fox Limited |
| Austin McGreal | Ivey Business School | Songer Canada Ltd. |
| Noelle Mirabella | McMaster University | Regional Mechanical |
| Jacob Pellizzari | University of Toronto | Western Plumbing & Heating |
| Sierra Pellizzari | University of Western Ontario | Western Plumbing & Heating |
| Michael Puma | University of Ottawa | Matrix NAC Ltd. |
| Allison Struk | Wilfred Laurier University | Aecon Industrial |
| Brittany Struk | McMaster University | Aecon Industrial |
| Justin Struk | Conestoga College | Aecon Industrial |
| Julia Taggart | University of Guelph | Black & McDonald Ltd. |
SCHOLARSHIPS
To emphasize the importance of education and our desire to have post-secondary graduates enter into the construction industry, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Hamilton Niagara established The MCAHN Scholarship Program.
OBJECTIVE
To provide financial support for deserving children or wards of salaried personnel of member companies, for the purpose of attending recognized post-secondary institutions, and to encourage such individuals to attain a high level of academic achievement.
RECOGNIZED PROGRAM - DEGREE/DIPLOMA
Degree and diploma programs offered by Canadian Universities and Ontario Community Colleges will be given primary consideration.
ELIGIBILITY
The scholarship fund will be awarded annually to sons, daughters or legal wards of persons who are full-time salaried employees of association members. Where companies have multiple offices or multiple areas of activity, the eligibility will be restricted to those servicing the MCA Hamilton Niagara area zone. The member firm must be in good standing for at least one year. The firms must sponsor the candidate(s) and the application(s) must be endorsed by the senior executive officer of the zone operations. Preference will be given to candidates who are a Canadian Citizen who have or will successfully complete the requirement to qualify for post-secondary education.
BASIS OF SELECTION
The Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling in a course leading to a University Degree or Community College Diploma. The award will be based on academic achievement in the previous academic year. Having a minimum "B" average is a prerequisite. In addition to academic achievement, preference will be given to those showing an interest in the construction industry. Extra-curricular activity, work experience, employment reference, and supporting material, written submission and course of study will be an added aspect of selection.