New students are encouraged to lock in' their commitments during Orientation Week. For the women who have learned the in-demand trade of welding, the powerful art installation also reminds them how upskilling offers viable career options.
George Brown College (GBC) is excited to welcome students back for an action-packed start to the academic year.
One of the highlights of Orientation Week -- which kicks off on Tuesday, August 27th -- is a unique Lock Installation at the St. James campus. It was crafted by a team of four skilled female welders. This art piece invites new students to "lock in" their commitments for the school year and will be a central feature of the continuous campus tours that day and throughout the week.
"After being laid off from the service industry, I was looking for more stability and turned to the Welding Techniques program at George Brown," said Lilly Lazare-Greene, Lab Development Technologist at GBC. "I'm proud of how this project turned out, thanks to an incredible team of women and the support of our teacher John-Allan Ellingson, who helped cut the letters. As a woman in this field, I encourage others to explore the rewarding opportunities it provides."
