Ontario invests $242 million to modernise colleges and universities for in-demand workforce skills across province
Ontario is investing $242 million to modernise learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities, aiming to prepare students for in-demand jobs. The funding includes $209.3 million for facility renewal, $21.6 million for college equipment, and $10.8 million for university training equipment, with institutions required to match contributions. Queen’s University will use funds for immersive simulation equipment for health care training. Leaders from Queen’s, Colleges Ontario, and the Council of Ontario Universities praised the investment in an official press release from the Government of Ontario.
Ontario is investing $242 million to modernise learning facilities at publicly funded colleges and universities, aiming to prepare students for in-demand jobs. The funding includes $209.3 million for facility renewal, $21.6 million for college equipment, and $10.8 million for university training equipment, with institutions required to match contributions. Queen’s University will use funds for immersive simulation equipment for health care training. Leaders from Queen’s, Colleges Ontario, and the Council of Ontario Universities praised the investment in an official press release from the Government of Ontario.
