Education & Scholarships

TRAINING PROGRAMS
The MCA Hamilton Education Committee since its existence in 1995 has offered or sponsored training in many areas. All MS Office software, MS Project, Project Management, Negotiation Skills, Speedreading, PRIMAVERA Scheduling, as well as mini seminars in various subjects of concern and interest to our members.

MCA Hamilton is a strong supporter of our National Education Organization, the CMCEF. (Canadian Mechanical Contracting Education Foundation) www.cmcef.org.

Suggestions are always welcome for new programs, or a repeat of previously offered programs. We are always working on selecting training programs for the following year.

For upcoming seminar or course information, please call the MCA Hamilton office.

GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION
Mechanical contractors interested in pursuing their certification should visit www.goldsealcertification.com

MCA HAMILTON 2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
To date, MCAH contractor membership dues have funded over $302,000.00 in scholarship awards since the program's inception in 1995.

Congratulations to this year's recipients!

SCHOLARSHIPS
To emphasize the importance of education and our desire to have post secondary graduates enter into the construction industry, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Hamilton established The MCAH Scholarship Program.

OBJECTIVE
To provide financial support for deserving children or wards of salaried personnel of member companies, for the purpose of attending recognized post-secondary institutions, and to encourage such individuals to attain a high level of academic achievement.

RECOGNIZED PROGRAM - DEGREE/DIPLOMA
Degree courses offered by Canadian Universities and Ontario Community Colleges will be given primary consideration. Should there be no candidates in the above programs, consideration may be extended to other courses by various recognized institutions providing the intent of the scholarship program is met.

ELIGIBILITY
The scholarship fund will be awarded annually to sons, daughters or legal wards of persons who are full-time salaried employees of association members. Where companies have multiple offices or multiple areas of activity, the eligibility will be restricted to those servicing the MCA Hamilton area. The member firm must be in good standing for at least one year. The firms must sponsor the candidate(s) and the application(s) must be endorsed by the senior executive officer of the zone operations. The candidate must be a Canadian Citizen who has or will successfully complete the requirement to qualify for post-secondary education. A student must not otherwise receive a major scholarship or bursary.

BASIS OF SELECTION
The Scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling in a course leading to a University Degree or Community College Diploma. The award will be based on academic achievement in the previous academic year. Having a minimum "B" average is a prerequisite. In addition to academic achievement, preference will be given to those showing an interest in the construction industry. Extra-curricular activity, work experience, employment reference, and supporting material, written submission and course of study will be an added aspect of selection.

APPLICATION FORM
Download the application form, release form, and applicant's employment experience form. You will require the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to use the Application Form. Click here to download the free reader