‘Mind Over Metal’ educational welding camps coming to local high school

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — A special educational opportunity for local high school students considering entering the skilled trades is coming to North Peace Secondary School.

The CWB Welding Foundation, a charity operated by the Canadian Welding Bureau, is hosting a series of Mind Over Metal educational welding camps across Canada over the coming weeks.

One of those camps is being held at North Peace Secondary School from Monday, February 3rd, to Friday, February 7th, according to communications officer Matthew LeBlanc.

“The program is a hands-on welding camp designed to introduce youth to the skilled trades in an engaging and supportive environment,” LeBlanc explains. 

“These camps teach basic welding skills, safety practices and project-based learning while fostering confidence and curiosity about careers in the skilled trades.”

The main instructor at the camp will be Brian Campbell, School District 60’s district principal of careers and international education. The camp is open to all students ages 12 to 17.

Another Mind Over Metal camp is being hosted in Fort St. John from March 10th to 14th. Students can register for the camps by emailing the foundation.

Energeticcity.ca has contacted Campbell requesting an interview to learn more about the camp.