College gains more space for program expansion
- EFN Staff | October 31, 2014
Northlands College has gained two buildings that will help with the expansion of the college’s training programs.
The two buildings have been transferred from the Government of Saskatchewan.
“We
are pleased to announce the transfer of this property to Northlands College,”
Central Services Minister Jennifer Campeau said. “This is a great example
of collaborating as partners to expand training programs and increase the
number of skilled workers in the province.”
One of
the buildings was being used by Central Services for storage, and the other
building on the property was being leased by Northlands College for use as a
lab and a classroom.
“These
buildings will allow Northlands to expand their programs as they continue to
play a key role in educating a skilled workforce in the north,” Advanced
Education Minister Kevin Doherty said. “Northlands is helping all our
northern students have opportunities to live and learn at home, and ensuring
First Nations and Métis students are part of our growing economy.”
Northlands
College acquired the building for the expansion of its training programs and
campus facilities. The building is being used to expand trades and
technical programming, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry and power-line
training. Northlands College now owns and is responsible for both
buildings and the surrounding property.
“We
are extremely appreciative of the Ministry of Central Services for the transfer
of these buildings and properties,” Northlands College President and CEO Toby
Greschner said. “These buildings are already filled with students taking
trades and mining related programs. This is a good example of how we are
all working together to utilize what we have to meet the training needs of the
growing Saskatchewan economy.”
Northlands
College provides education, training programs and services that meet the
development and employment needs of northerners. The college offers
programs that prepare northerners to participate in the labour market and that
help industry meet its labour needs.