Two local companies have been recognized provincially as top employers of Aboriginal apprentices.
Syndrude Canada has received the award within the large company market,
while B.G. Industrial Doctor received the award for small companies.
Greg Whalen, owner of the Anzac-based B.G. Industrial, said “Our
company specializes in the reliability of rotating equipment, we are
vibrational analysts, so our apprentices receive specialized training.”
“I actually did not know about the award until they called to ask me if
I wanted to RSVP. But it was nice to receive the recognition.
“I am actively recruiting Aboriginals, and local people to take the
apprenticeship, so I am kind of honored that the Alberta Apprenticeship
and Industry Training Board recognized the work I have done with the
apprentices.”
Whalen added if “it wasn’t for the support of companies like
ConocoPhillips, Surmont and Encana, Christina Lake then I wouldn’t be
able to take in the apprentices and bring them up through the system.”

By VERNA MURPHY
Today staff
Wednesday February 20, 2008

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