Eleven dealer employees received 2023-2024 NTP-Stag Canada RV Technician and Fixed Operations Personnel Bursaries.
RVDA of Canada presented the scholarships to individuals pursuing RV industry careers. The scholarships provide financial aid to students enrolled in RV technician or fixed operations programs at accredited institutions across Canada and the U.S.
NTP-Stag President Bill Rogers said, “At NTP-Stag we have always believed in helping the industry grow and prosper. We feel that the RVDA Canada’s RV Technician and Fixed Operations Personnel Bursaries program is a great way to do that.”
Since 2017, NTP-Stag Canada has awarded $87,500 in scholarships. This year, the distributor awarded $12,500.
RVDA of Canada Education-Human Resources Chair Chardell Brydon said, “By investing in the future generation of RV technicians and fixed operations personnel, they are helping to ensure a skilled and qualified workforce for years to come. Their belief in the power of education to shape and grow the RV industry is inspiring.”
Alex Barter from Snow Peaks RV in Fernie, British Columbia, received a $1,500 scholarship. The association distributed $1,000 RV Technician awards and $500 Fixed Operations Personnel awards to students.
Recipients are:
- Luke Boylen, Jerry’s RV Trailer Sales & Service, New Minas, Nova Scotia
- Tammy Collier, Voyager RV, Winfield, British Columbia
- Brianna Ferguson, Traveland RV, Abbotsford, British Columbia
- Benjamin Fray, Traveland RV, Airdrie, Alberta
- Jason Lightfoot, Jerry’s RV Sales & Service, New Minas, Nova Scotia
- Victor Noakes, Gilmay RV, Vernon, British Columbia
- Darren Nyman, Fraserway RV, Abbotsford, British Columbia
- Garfield Owen, Fraserway RV, Airdrie, Alberta
- Nick Omiecinski, Niagara Trailers, St. Davids, Ontario
- Jason Weninger, Voyager RV, Winfield, British Columbia
RVDA of Canada said, “Their dedication to providing exceptional service is commendable, and they are sure to inspire both their peers and those considering a career in RV service or fixed operations.”
