Craig Evans began his career at VIU in 2000 as a Worksite Trainer for the Employment and Life Skills Training Program. He initially started in Nanaimo, and then transferred to the Cowichan campus a year later. The Faculty and students were thrilled to get Craig back to his home campus of Nanaimo in 2012. He is currently one of two work site trainers in the WEST Program. His passion is working and mentoring students where he is able to assess and identify their abilities. He feels so accomplished when students are able to find their niche and secure the perfect position that best suits their skills and abilities. He is very well connected with the community in Nanaimo, and has secured many work training sites for WEST Students. Students and faculty know Craig to be a kind and compassionate individual with a great sense of humour.
“Find the shortest, simplest way between the earth, the hands and the mouth.” Lanza del Vasto
Craig is one of the founders of the following:
Craig is very active in the community’s agricultural activities. He is President of the Nanaimo Downtown Farmers Market, and he also sits on the Board of Directors of the following:
In addition to his agricultural activities, Craig is a member of the Regional District of Nanaimo’s Regional Solid Waste Advisory Committee tasked with finding solutions to our ever growing solid waste management problems.