Wolseley Canada continues its scholarship program for skilled vocational Indigenous students.Canadian Business Journal

BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wolseley Canada, in partnership with Indspire, continues a program launched last year to support Indigenous students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. increase.

Launched as part of Wolseley Canada’s recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, the Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary will help Indigenous students across Canada reach their full potential by funding post-secondary education was set up for

This year, Wolseley will donate an additional $25,000, which will be matched by the Canadian government for a total of $50,000.

“Our organization is committed to giving back to the communities where we work and live,” said Kim Forgues, Wolseley Canada’s Vice President of Human Resources. “We are proud to be a partner in providing opportunities for Aboriginal Canadians.”

For more information about the Wolseley Canada Indigenous Student Bursary, or to apply, visit indspirefunding.ca. Application deadlines are November 1, 2022 and February 1, 2023.

About Wolseley Canada:

Wolseley Canada is a market leader in wholesale distribution of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, water supply, fire protection, pipes, valves, fittings and industrial products. Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, the company has approximately 2,500 employees and more than 220 locations. Wolseley’s team of sales and service specialists, industry-leading e-business platform, Wolseley Express, and relationships with the best vendors and brands in the industry make Wolseley the national choice of professionals.

Wolseley Canada’s parent company, Ferguson plc, is the world’s largest trader and distributor of plumbing and heating products and a leading supplier of building materials. Ferguson plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: FERG) and his FTSE 100 Index of Listed Companies.

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