Richmond Academy officially opens skilled trades centre By Drake Lowthers - June 11, 2019 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp MacKenzie Joyce, a Grade 12 student at Richmond Academy shared her experiences as an enrolled student in the skilled trades program. Going into the program she thought she wanted to pursue carpentry but after a few classes, she found a passion with welding and now has her eyes set on a career in underwater-welding. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register