Ontario's colleges warn of more troubles ahead amid call for investment boost

MPP Dowie announces $9.65-million for St. Clair College and the University of Windsor

Saying access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment is key to preparing students for success after graduation, Windsor-Tecumseh MPP Andrew Dowie announced $9.65-million for St. Clair College and the University of Windsor."This investment in the University of Windsor and St. Clair College will help our students develop critical, job-ready skills, secure good-paying careers, and continue to drive the growth of Windsor-Essex's local workforce," …

Ontario's colleges warn of more troubles ahead amid call for investment boost

Ontario's financially strained colleges are calling for a sustained boost in provincial funding, warning that lack of investment hurts domestic students, training for the labour market and economic growth across the province.

Province funds $9.65M in Windsor-Essex to prepare students for in-demand jobs

The Ontario government is investing $9.65 million in Windsor–Essex to upgrade learning facilities at the University of Windsor and St. Clair College, aiming to prepare students for in-demand jobs with modern equipment and infrastructure. The funding, announced Thursday, is part…

Ontario funding aims to strengthen skilled workforce at colleges and universities

Post-secondary institutions in Ontario are getting a funding boost from the province. Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn was at Queen’s University in Kingston on Tuesday to announce that the Ford government is investing $242 million into upgrading learning tools and facilities. Quinn says the funding aims to strengthen the pool of highly skilled workers in health care, trades, education, and other ke…

Ontario investing $26 million to train more long-term care staff

The Ontario government says it is investing more than $26 million to train nearly 3,000 new frontline staff in the long-term care sector, while supporting professional development and allowing students to study and work in their home communities. The funding, announced January 6 by the Ministry of Long-Term Care, is part of the province’s broader plan to strengthen staffing levels and improve care for residents across Ontario. “Our government co…