BCIT and Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE:
TECK) (“Teck”) today announced that Teck is contributing $5 million
to the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign. The donation, which represents the
second-largest total contribution to the campaign to date, will
support campus redevelopment and new teaching and learning
innovations as well as expand the use of antimicrobial copper
across BCIT’s campuses.
Of Teck’s contribution, $1.4 million was provided in capital
funding to the recently completed Health Sciences Centre (HSC)
which will also be home to the Teck Copper Café. The new building
will be instrumental in training new healthcare professionals in
B.C. each year.
The remainder of Teck’s donation - $3.6 million – will support
the new $220 million BCIT Trades and Technology Complex. Once
completed, the new complex will build capacity for 700 new
full-time student spots annually which will help meet the growing
demand for skilled trades professionals in British Columbia over
the next 10 years. The complex will feature leading-edge learning
tools and revitalized spaces to foster integrated learning and
simulate real-world environments.
Additionally, through Teck’s ongoing Copper and Health program
partnership with BCIT, Teck has now installed 1,595 antimicrobial
copper surfaces on high-touch surfaces across 11 buildings at the
BCIT Burnaby campus with plans to install at the Downtown, Annacis
Island, and Aerospace Technology campuses.
The installation of antimicrobial copper surfaces provides an
added layer of protection for students, staff and faculty, and
creates a safe environment to limit the spread of infection from
communicable diseases. Copper has unique antimicrobial properties
and is proven effective in eliminating up to 99.9% of harmful
bacteria within two hours of contact. When installed in high-touch,
high-traffic locations, antimicrobial copper can help reduce the
spread of infection.
The product provided for this project, known as Copper Clean by
Coptek, is manufactured in Canada.
Quotes:Don Lindsay, Executive Vice
Chair, Teck – “BCIT continues to show their leadership
providing innovative and world leading career training for
professions and trades in British Columbia. New facilities like the
Health Sciences Centre and Trades and Technology Complex will help
BCIT to equip students with the skills needed for the jobs of
tomorrow. We are proud to make this contribution to the BCIT
INSPIRE Campaign to facilitate expanded training for a new
generation of healthcare and trades professionals.”
Paul McCullough, Interim President of the
British Columbia Institute of Technology“Today’s
contribution from Teck builds on the longstanding history of
partnership and collaboration between our two organizations. The
Trades and Technology Complex and the Health Sciences Centre
contribute to the fulfilment of dynamic new learning environments
and ensure BCIT can continue to provide industry-focused training
for job-ready students. Alongside partners like Teck, BCIT is
creating campuses that support economic recovery, growth, and
resilience in BC.”
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About TeckAs one of Canada’s leading mining
companies, Teck is committed to responsible mining and mineral
development with major business units focused on copper, zinc, and
steelmaking coal, as well as investments in energy assets. Copper,
zinc and high-quality steelmaking coal are required for the
transition to a low-carbon world. Headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada, Teck’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol TECK. Learn more about Teck
at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.
About the British Columbia Institute of
TechnologyFor nearly 60 years, the British Columbia
Institute of Technology (BCIT) has been delivering flexible,
relevant, and future-proof education that prepares learners to
provide applied solutions to industry challenges. As one of BC’s
largest post-secondary institutes with five campuses, more than 300
programs, and over 45,000 students enrolled each year, BCIT
connects education, industry, and government in building an agile
workforce with sustained and meaningful impact. Learn more at
www.bcit.ca
About the INSPIRE CampaignThe INSPIRE
Campaign is the largest fundraising initiative in BCIT’s
history. Focused on raising funds for three pillars—Access and
Inclusion, Teaching and Learning Innovation, and Campus
Redevelopment—the Campaign is creating a new future at BCIT as a
destination for applied learning. Through INSPIRE, BCIT Foundation
is helping today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders and continues
to receive strong philanthropic support from industry, alumni, and
individuals who recognize the importance of BCIT to the economic
prosperity of BC. Learn more about the INSPIRE Campaign,
including ways to join in building a strong and impactful community
of philanthropy.
About Teck’s Copper & Health ProgramThrough
its Copper & Health program, Teck has funded numerous
initiatives across a range of industries and public facilities to
help improve health and safety in high-traffic, high-touch areas
through the installation of antimicrobial copper. Teck’s Copper
& Health program has installed copper surfaces in a number of
healthcare facilities, including Vancouver General Hospital and St.
Paul’s Hospital, on public transit in partnership with TransLink
and Toronto Transit Commission, throughout the terminal at
Vancouver International Airport, in major attractions including
Royal Ontario Museum and Science World, and in schools through
partnerships with BCIT, SFU and UBC. Teck is a proud member of
CHAIR Canada, the Coalition for Community and Healthcare Acquired
Infection Reduction (chaircanada.org).
There is no commercial benefit to Teck from the increased use of
antimicrobial copper as the amount of metal needed is very small;
the goal of the program is to improve health and safety for
communities.
For more information about the role of antimicrobial copper, the
Copper & Health program, and other examples of copper in
action, please visit copperstopsthespread.ca.
Teck Media ContactChris StannellPublic
Relations Manager 604.699.4368chris.stannell@teck.com
BCIT Media Contact:Amy ChenMedia and
Communications Specialist, BCIT778.384.7245achen202@bcit.ca
Teck Investor ContactFraser PhillipsSenior Vice
President, Investor Relations and Strategic Analysis
604.699.4621fraser.phillips@teck.com
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