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Spring 2016 Awards to VCC Students

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For 50 years, it has been the VCC’s mission to provide quality education that helps create new opportunities for their students. None of this is possible without the support of dedicated donors. This Spring the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation was able to recognize two students for their achievements. Nancy Nesbitt of VCC states, “Please congratulate yourself for having a positive impact on our learners’ lives. Receiving your financial support is special; but it is truly heartwarming...

Eric Hennecke Awarded the Spring Scholarship through VCC

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Eric Hennecke is from the VCC Automotive Collision ACE-IT Foundation Program, and graduated this month. “He is polite, enthusiastic, energetic and displays positive behaviour”, says Instructor Doreen Wong. “He had the top mark in the class by taking the program with high regards whether it was in the classroom or in the shop as a good team player and assist other students when in need.”  The Ed Coates Memorial Foundation is proud to announce Eric...

A Letter from Danielle Silos, VCC Scholarship Winner

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Dear Donor:  As a recipient of The Ed Coates Memorial Foundation Scholarship at Vancouver Community College, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the recognition and support you have provided me through this award. I have completed the first step of getting my red seal painter ticket, by taking the Prep and Refinishing program at VCC. I have learned to appreciate the skill and techniques that have been demonstrated by my instructors. My...

VVC Student Ha Song Dong Receives Scholarship

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VCC student Ha Song Song received the Ed Coates Memorial Foundation  Scholarship of $500.  Robin Popow, ARC Instructor describes Ha Dong (Ace) as the best in his cohort of students that he’s seen in 15 years. Ace epitomizes the new breed of technician the collision repair industry is demanding to handle the rapid advances technology is having on the repair process. Ace has come to Vancouver from Korea on his own and earns just enough money as...