Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Ontario Helping Colleges and Universities Fight Climate Change and Improve Energy Efficiency Toronto, ON – Feb 12, 2018 Ontario is reducing greenhouse gas pollution and supporting student achievement by investing in energy improvements at college and university campuses across the province. This investment is part of Ontario’s […]
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Province Releases Apprenticeship Strategy
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Ontario Improving Apprenticeship System to Prepare Skilled Workforce for In-Demand Jobs Barrie, ON – Feb 7, 2018 Ontario is ensuring that the apprenticeship system meets the changing demands of the economy by giving apprentices the skills they need to succeed and providing employers with the talent they […]
Ontario Breaking Ground in Indigenous Postsecondary Education
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Historic Legislation Supports Indigenous Institutes and Reconciliation Toronto, ON – Nov 23, 2017 Ontario is taking a historic step in recognizing the unique role Indigenous Institutes have in the province’s postsecondary education system with the introduction of new legislation that, if passed, would transfer key functions and […]
Ontario Helping Skilled Workers Train for Green Jobs
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Province Supporting Training in Low Carbon Building Skills London, ON – Aug 10, 2017 Ontario is helping workers thrive in the low-carbon economy with new support for apprentices, skilled trades, and other professionals from the building sector to develop green building skills. This initiative is part of Ontario’s […]
More Educational Opportunities for Indigenous Students
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Ontario Increasing Access to Culturally Appropriate Postsecondary Education Belleville, ON Ontario is working with Aboriginal Institutes to give more Indigenous students access to culturally appropriate postsecondary education and training opportunities across the province. Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, was at First Nations Technical Institute […]
Ontario Making College and University More Affordable with Free Online Textbooks
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Province Helping Post Secondary Students Focus More on Learning, Less on Paying Ontario is investing in free online textbooks and educational resources for students to make college and university more affordable and accessible. Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development and Minister Responsible for Digital […]
Ontario Marks 50th Anniversary of College System
Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development Province Making Commemorative Investment in all 24 Public Colleges to Improve Student Experience Toronto, ON – Apr 3, 2017 In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ontario’s College System, the province is declaring April 3 to 9, 2017 as Colleges Week and is making a new investment in […]