The Union Hall and Training Centre will surely attract new members and interest young men and women who are considering a career with UA Local 254. The new Centre will offer members the best hands-on training on offer. “We bring in educators and administrators from local schools and they have no problem preaching about how good our training center is, and what we can do in our capabilities,” says Ducharme. “I find a lot of people who want to get into trades also want hands-on training. When they come here, they actually see how state-of-the-art this building is. When they come here and actually see the wet room or see the recycling systems that we’re using, they’re blown away.” Ducharme is happy that part of his legacy to the next generation of UA Local 254 members (which includes his son and son-in-law) is this Centre. “254 has grown from a small office to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility with many low environmental impact processes. We have the capabilities to grow and lead the pipe trades industry here in Manitoba.” “[With this building] We will continue to meet the needs of Manitobans, and pipe trades professionals’ educational needs. We also do deliver Indigenous plumbing and pipe trades education,” says Ducharme. “We will continue to certify and license our members to meet the needs of Manitoba.” https://www.ualocal254.ca/ UA Local 254 Training Facility 69 JUNE 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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