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Desjardins, Groupe Meloche et ALI Excavation s’unissent pour soutenir les génies d’ici

Rédaction October 10, 2025 4 min read
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Desjardins, Groupe Meloche et ALI Excavation s’unissent pour soutenir les génies d’ici
AI Article Summary

Desjardins, Groupe Meloche, and ALI Excavation have announced significant donations to support engineering education at Cégep de Valleyfield. With a total contribution of $577,500, these companies aim to enhance access to quality education in the Montérégie-Ouest region. The 'Invest in Local Genius' campaign targets raising $1,000,000 to equip the new facilities under construction, with $838,000 already raised towards the goal.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

This project demonstrates how partnerships with local companies can significantly benefit the training of future qualified workforce. For Quebec builders, it means having access to a better-trained and more readily operational workforce, which can positively impact timelines and reduce on-site training costs. Such commitments also promote stability in the supply chain through increased local community support.