School District 60 receives $20,000 donation for first aid training programs

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — School District 60 is receiving a $20,000 donation from Shell Canada Ltd. to help students. 

A November 25th press release from the district says the funds will be used to help students participate in Occupational First Aid and H2S Alive training programs and help break down barriers to employment.

“Shell Canada Ltd.’s support helps provide our students with training that is in demand across many industries,” says SD 60 Superintendent Stephen Petrucci.

According to Canada Safety Training Centre, H2S Alive is a training program that provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work safely in environments with hydrogen sulphide gas.

Meanwhile, Metro Safety Training explains Occupational First Aid as teaching students to recognize hazards and respond to emergencies that are common in the workplace.

The release says the certifications enhance student safety knowledge and meet prerequisites for dual credit programs offered at Northern Lights College.

“This investment ensures our students are prepared to enter the workforce with confidence and the credentials they need to succeed,” says Petrucci. 

Shell’s Corporate Relations Advisor Vanessa Jocko says the industry is thrilled to work with the school district.

“Safety is a core value at Shell, and we’re proud to support initiatives that instill this value in young people as they prepare to enter the workforce,” said Jocko.

The initiative is also said to create pathways for students by reducing financial barriers to accessing education and employment opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.