“Whether you’re an industry partner, a student seeking apprenticeship, an employer, a school board, this would be that one-stop-shop,” he said. “That central point of access where we’re able to access all of the trades services that exist around the province, which sometimes can be difficult for folks to navigate and can create delays and challenges in getting good people into the workforce.
“Mr. Crich was passionate about construction and was a mentor to many people who wanted to work in the trades,” college officials said in a statement. “He was eager to provide advice and he encouraged others to learn a trade and to start their own businesses.”The idea for the skilled trades accelerator was first sparked by Crich’s daughter, Karen, who sat on the Fanshawe College Foundation Board of Directors from September 2014 to August 2020. She passed away in 2021.
“My sister, Karen, recognized it can be challenging for people who are interested in skilled trades to get started, and she saw community colleges as the link to helping people get into the field,” said Jamie Crich, president of Auburn Developments.“The opportunity to partner with Fanshawe College to celebrate my father’s legacy while simultaneously creating a unique space to support trades education in our community is extremely important to our family,” he said.
Jamie Crich unveils a $2M donation from the Crich Family in honour of his late father Don Crich, who founded Auburn Developments, TerraCorp Management, Auburn Homes and Stonerise Construction. The gift will fund the new Don Crich Skilled Trades Accelerator at Fanshawe
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