Core Insights - UFC and Skilled Trades College (STC) have renewed their partnership to promote hands-on training and career readiness for aspiring tradespeople [1][3] - STC plans to expand its pre-apprenticeship training programs into the United States [2] Partnership Details - The partnership emphasizes shared values such as discipline, ambition, and excellence, aiming to prepare the workforce for high-performance careers [3] - STC will receive branding opportunities at UFC events, including inside the Octagon and across UFC's digital platforms [4][5] Scholarship Initiatives - The Building Champions Scholarship will continue, providing grants for students to attend STC's programs, with UFC legend Georges St-Pierre as a brand ambassador [5][6] - The scholarship initiative has already funded 12 full scholarships for STC pre-apprenticeship programs [5] Company Background - UFC is a leading mixed martial arts organization with over 700 million fans and 330 million social media followers, producing more than 40 live events annually [7] - Skilled Trades College, established in 2008, is recognized for its excellence in construction training and offers hands-on pre-apprenticeship programs across six campuses in Canada [8][9]