Colleges across Ontario will receive a total of $60 million in provincial funding over three years to help them purchase new, modern equipment for classrooms and labs.

Seneca College will receive $867,420 this year. Additional instalments will be made over the next two years.

Types of equipment this funding could be used for could include:

All of Ontario’s 24 colleges of applied arts and technologies will receive a portion of funding which they can spend on equipment most needed at the institution.

This funding is part of the $1.5 billion in investments announced in the 2008 Budget for Ontario’s colleges, universities and training programs. It represents the government’s commitment to ensuring Ontario students have access to the best learning environments with the most current equipment and technology.

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"Seneca College has some of the best technology programs around. This funding will help Seneca keep up with changes in the industry and make sure students in Seneca remain some of the most highly sought-after workers,” said David Zimmer, MPP Willowdale.

“To compete in tomorrow’s global economy, today’s students must be trained on the most modern, up-to-date equipment and software available. Investing in our students is an investment in Ontario’s future,” said Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities John Milloy.

"Seneca students receive high quality education integrated with the most current industry standard training available," said Dr. Rick Miner, President of Seneca College. “This new multi-year investment will help us continue to deliver the best programs to prepare students to enter today's job market."

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For more information:

Annette Phillips
Minister’s Office
416-326-5748

Kevin Dove
Communications Branch
416-325-2746