Wolseley Canada announces bursaries for skilled trades education
This support includes 21 financial need-based bursaries for post-secondary schools across Canada, ranging from $750 to $2,000.
May 7, 2025 | By MRO Magazine
Wolseley Canada, a distributor of plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, waterworks, fire protection, pipes, valves, fittings, and industrial products, announced a series of bursaries for post-secondary schools nationwide to help offset the cost of skilled trades education programs.
This support includes 21 financial need-based bursaries ranging from $750 to $2,000. It prioritizes programs related to the plumbing and HVAC industry, with a special focus on the provinces with the greatest skilled trades shortages.
In a press release, Wolseley acknowledged that killed trade professionals play a pivotal role in Canada’s economic growth, large-scale infrastructure development, and keeping homes, businesses and public spaces operating. And yet, Canada is facing a shortage of these valuable workers.
“We see first-hand, the important role that skilled trade workers have across the country,” says Wally Quigg, President, Wolseley Canada. “We understand the rising costs of pursuing post-secondary education can be a barrier for many and we’re proud to support students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades.”