CMC strives for excellence and has established an awards program to recognize and reward superior academic achievement. Upon completion of the first year Carpenter-Pre-Employment and Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – Pre-Employment program, awards are granted to individuals in each category to give recognition for their outstanding achievements. CMC reserves the right to limit the award and make changes that circumstances may require. Also, to ensure fair and equitable distribution, CMC reserves the right to limit the number of awards a student shall receive.
Award of Excellence
This award is presented to the student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and safety and achieves outstanding academic excellence within their program.
Merit Award
This award is presented to a student who exerts an outstanding dedication to the program, improves and builds upon skills, willingly accepts challenges, and demonstrates respect for peers and instructors.
Perfect Attendance Award
This award is presented to a student who completes an apprenticeship program with a 100% attendance record.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Carpenter Millwright College (CMC) offers several scholarships for students enrolled in their programs. Here are the details of each scholarship:
Interex Bursary:
- Criteria: Presented annually to a student enrolled in the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program at CMC.
- Description: This bursary provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program.
Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) Scholarship:
- Criteria: Awarded annually to a child or spouse of a member of Local 579, Local 1009, or a signatory contractor who is currently enrolled in the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program at CMC.
- Description: This scholarship aims to support students who have a family connection to the specified unions or contractors and are pursuing the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program.
Harry Gedge Memorial Scholarship:
- Criteria: Presented annually to a student enrolled in the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program at CMC.
- Description: This scholarship is established in memory of Harry Gedge and is awarded to a student demonstrating excellence in the Carpentry or Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Pre-Employment program.
Ben Curtis Memorial Scholarship:
- Criteria: Presented annually to a student enrolled in the second, third, or fourth level of the Carpentry Program at CMC, exhibiting dedication, good skill development, leadership, professionalism, and good academic performance.
- Description: This scholarship is established in memory of Ben Curtis and recognizes students in the later stages of the Carpentry Program who have excelled in various aspects, including skills, leadership, professionalism, and academics.
Vince Burton Memorial Scholarship:
- Criteria: Presented annually to a student enrolled in the second, third, or fourth level of the Carpentry Apprenticeship Program at CMC, who is an active Union member and demonstrates commitment to their trade and personal development.
- Description: This scholarship is established in memory of Vince Burton and is awarded to a Carpentry Apprenticeship student who not only excels academically but also shows dedication to their trade and active participation in the Union.
To obtain more detailed information and application procedures for these scholarships, it is advised to contact the Administration Department at the Carpenter Millwright College.