North Island College has named Cheryl O鈥機onnell its new interim dean of trades and technology.

O鈥機onnell keeps her position as NIC鈥檚 current dean of continuing education and training, where she has worked with community, gov- ernment and industry for more than six years.

She and her team have supported the North Island by developing a wide range of vocational training programs, tailored to local employers鈥� and students鈥� needs.

As the interim dean overseeing all of NIC鈥檚 trades and technology programs, O鈥機onnell will play a critical role ensuring North Island students achieve success in B.C.鈥檚 growing trades sector.

鈥淐heryl has extensive knowledge of the ITA and has developed strong, productive relationships with our region鈥檚 industries that will serve NIC and our communities well,鈥� said Lisa Domae, the college's vice-president of learning and students.

The interim position runs from Jan. 26 to Aug. 31.

鈥淚 look forward to building on the strong relationships established by outgoing dean Patricia Rokosh in all of our trades programs,鈥� O鈥機onnell said.

Local industry and employers can contact O鈥機onnell directly at Cheryl.O'Connell@nic.bc.ca.