VIU will close Cowichan Trades Centre next year
- The Cowichan Trades Centre will close next June, with programs moving to the Nanaimo campus in fall 2026, as stated by Emily Huner, VIU’s acting president and vice-chancellor.
- Significant upgrades are needed for the Cowichan Trades Centre to continue operating, which VIU cannot afford, according to Huner.
- Jeff Rowan from the Cowichan Valley School District confirmed they were recently informed of VIU's plans not to extend the lease for the Cowichan Trades Centre.
- Students will still access trades courses, but they will need to travel between Cowichan and the Nanaimo campus, as noted by Rowan.
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VIU will close Cowichan Trades Centre next year
Programs will be relocated to Nanaimo campus
·Duncan, Canada
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