World Energy GH2 CEO Sean Leet talks about investing in skilled trades

    Friday, 22 September 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Leet says at peak construction, they will need about 2200 workers with a variety of skills, from pipefitters and welders to truck drivers.

    World Energy GH2 is looking for locally skilled people and the training facilities to teach a future workforce needed for wind hyrdrogen production. The company announced a $160,000 investment towards 21 students completing hydrogen related programs at campuses in Corner Brook and Stephenville. Managing Director and CEO Sean Leet says  the students were very surprised and excited about Wednesday afternoon’s announcement. He says one student, Alex White, is from the Port au Port Peninsula and spoke about what this means to him. Leet says at peak construction, they will need about 2200 workers. He says they will need a variety of skilled workers, from pipefitters and welders to truck drivers. Education Minister Krista Lynn Howell also attended the announcement in Stephenville on Wednesday. She says they continue to work closely with the College of the North Atlantic to develop programs. The students enrolled in the Wind Turbine Technician and Hydrogen Technician programs can avail of the money to go towards tuition, books, and more.

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