ACC instructor honoured by apprenticeship group
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Lawrence Grimeau may be in his 11th year at Assiniboine Community College, but Thursday was a first: Grimeau was recognized as Instructor of the Year by Apprenticeship Manitoba.
Grimeau instructs in both the pre-employment piping trades program and plumber apprenticeship training at ACC.
“I like to have the students relate back to industry. I used to have my own shop and I’ve worked in different places, so I like to have students do their work here just like they will when they get out in the field,” Grimeau said.
“You have to be on time, you have to get the job done, you have to take pride in what you do.”
That approach has served his students well. With more than a decade of teaching now under his belt, he often sees his students go on to build careers for themselves in skilled-trades occupations.
“It’s very rewarding. A lot of times (graduates) will come up to you at hockey games and that kind of thing, so it’s very nice to see them,” he said.
During his time at ACC, Grimeau has had an impact on the way apprenticeship programming is delivered in addition to coaching new faculty members.
“Lawrence has helped develop both the apprenticeship model for ACC and the pre-employment model that we have to date,” ACC chair of construction trades Kevin Poirier said. “He’s been responsible for mentoring new instructors for the last 10 years and takes it very seriously.”
Grimeau has Red Seal certifications as a plumber, gasfitter, and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.
He was formally recognized in front of peers and industry members during the 10th annual Awards of Distinction in Winnipeg on Thursday.
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