February 27, 2009

Ontario is building a stronger workforce by helping Aboriginal students succeed at Seneca College.

The government is investing $200,000 to help Seneca increase the number of Aboriginal graduates. The investment will support services such as counselling, tutoring and career planning.

The funding is part of the government’s Access to Opportunities strategy, which supports Aboriginal students, francophone students, students with disabilities and students who are the first in their family to attend a postsecondary institution.

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“Today’s students will be the entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders who will build tomorrow’s knowledge economy,” said Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities John Milloy. “By investing in their knowledge and skills, we can strengthen our economy and build prosperity for all Ontario families.”

“This investment will help young people in our community get the skills and training they need to prepare for the high-skill jobs of the future,” said David Zimmer, MPP for Willowdale.

QUICK FACTS

§Ontario will invest $15.4 million in Aboriginal postsecondary education in 2008-09.

§Seven out of every 10 new jobs created in Ontario over the next decade will require postsecondary education or training.

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