Flathead Valley Community College has renamed its Occupational Trades building the FVCC Trades Institute.

The change is part of the college’s commitment to serving as the premier hub for workforce training and skills-based education in Northwest Montana, according to a release, and reflects the evolution of FVCC’s trades programs over the past decade and signals a bold future of innovation, technical training and career readiness.

FVCC’s Executive Director of Workforce Development, Lisa Blank, described how the timeline to becoming career-ready has evolved to meet changing workforce demands.

“At FVCC, we’re constantly listening to the needs of our community and building programs that help people advance in their careers, earn a livable wage and support their families,” Blank said. “Some

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