New computers and machines head shopping list
Apr 25, 2008 - 03:50 PM
By Josie Newman
DURHAM -- A provincial cash injection of $382,370 for new computers and equipment for Durham College's classrooms and labs was announced Friday by John Milroy, Minister of Training, Colleges, and Universities.
Durham College's share of the $10 million given to Ontario's 24 colleges for new software, lab equipment, classroom tools and library books was calculated based on its size. The college will use the money for computers, for machines used in skilled trades apprenticeships programs, and for other equipment, said Martin Hicks, vice-president of planning and priorities for Durham College.
"There is so much hands-on learning here; we have to stay up to date with equipment so that students are learning on the equipment that their future employers have. We just got this money so we haven't sat down and figured out specifics yet. In years past, we've used this type of provincial funding to buy equipment for our paramedics program, for firefighting equipment, and for court transcription equipment," said Mr. Hicks.
The Province is planning to give another $50 million to Ontario's colleges over the next two years -- $40 million in 2009 and $10 million in 2010, said Mr. Hicks. The funding is part of $1.5 billion in investments announced in the 2008 budget for Ontario's colleges, universities, and training programs.
"We are truly pleased by today's announcement and the provincial government's continued investment in a thriving and vibrant Ontario college system," said Leah Myers, president of Durham College.
"Here at Durham College we know that in order for our students to succeed in the workforce upon graduation, they require access to the equipment and technology in use by today's employers," she said.
"To compete in tomorrow's global economy, today's students must be trained on the most modern, up-to-date equipment and software available," said Mr. Milroy.
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