Hamilton-based Mohawk Faculty to determine studying hubs and campuses within the metropolis
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MOHAWK COLLEGE
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Mohawk Faculty at this time introduced its intention to increase its tutorial operations into Burlington.
Hamilton-based Mohawk Faculty has formalized agreements with the Metropolis of Burlington and Burlington Financial Growth to determine new Mohawk Faculty studying hubs and campuses in Burlington.
“Burlington is a vibrant and growing community, with impressive residential, commercial and industrial growth, but is not currently home to a public community college,” mentioned Mohawk Faculty President Paul Armstrong. “For 57 years, Mohawk College has been educating and preparing highly skilled graduates for success. We are excited to extend the college’s world-class post-secondary training into Burlington.”
The latest launch of Mohawk Faculty’s Faculty of Local weather Motion, the persevering with shortages in Ontario’s healthcare system, and rising demand for extra folks and coaching in expert trades and know-how are all priorities for the school. Further school rooms, labs, outlets and utilized analysis services might be required to fulfill the demand in these progress areas. Burlington is a perfect location to realize this progress. Many places inside the metropolis are straightforward to entry via public transit and it’s nearer to residence for a lot of Mohawk Faculty college students who commute to Hamilton campuses from different communities.
The school already has a presence in Burlington via its partnership with Schlegel Villages, with a Dwelling Classroom situated at The Village at Tansley Woods. The location is used to ship the Private Assist Employee (PSW), Sensible Nursing (PSW to PN Bridging Stream), and Occupational Remedy Assistant and Physiotherapy Assistant (OTA/PTA) packages.
The proposed enlargement aligns with the Metropolis of Burlington’s Strategic Plan. Burlington Metropolis Council has recognized the attraction of a post-secondary establishment as an goal that may contribute to the general well being of the town. It helps Burlington’s objectives of growing full communities, increasing its youth inhabitants, and offering an academic surroundings to draw startups and develop companies. The Metropolis is supportive of post-secondary alternatives for its residents.
“Burlington is open for business,” mentioned Mayor Marianne Meed Ward. “We welcome post-secondary institutions and satellite programming as one way to boost local employment and support business. We’re partnering with Mohawk College to ensure our future is as bright, innovative, and as forward-looking as our community.”
“There are promising opportunities in Burlington in healthcare, in industry, and across the regional economy,” mentioned President Armstrong. “College students are on the lookout for rewarding, fulfilling careers in fascinating communities and employers are on the lookout for well-educated and well-trained staff. Mohawk Faculty is happy to create pathways to employment, getting ready future-ready graduates for vibrant careers in Burlington and past.
This deliberate enlargement will roll out in phases over a number of years, with quite a lot of packages being provided in numerous places. Mohawk will work with Burlington Financial Growth to discover potential places and makes use of. Extra particular info might be supplied within the coming months as plans take form and the requisite agreements are finalized.
“Mohawk College’s plan to expand their facilities into Burlington is very exciting news,” mentioned Anita Cassidy, Government Director of Burlington Financial Growth. “Mohawk College has supported our local business community for a long time, through access to applied research areas, experiential learning hubs, and of course connecting employers to top talent. We look forward to working with them in the coming months to find the ideal location for their students, faculty and staff to thrive here.”
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