Photo: Monte McNaughton, Ontario’s minister of labour, training and skills development
THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT is investing $1.49 million in skills training in the London area to help students and other jobseekers gain in-demand training.
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, announced the investment at CityStudio London, a training project overseen by the Pillar Nonprofit Network, which will receive $214,000 to give up to 780 students practical on-the-job experience.
The $1.49 million investment also includes:
“This CityStudio London program is a great example of why we’re making investments in training. It harnesses students’ curiosity and problem-solving skills to benefit the City of London and advance the students’ career prospects,” said Minister McNaughton. “New skills and practical, hands-on experience, which are on offer at all of the programs announced across the London area today, help students and job-seekers find good jobs and contribute to Ontario’s economic recovery.”
CityStudio London partners with faculty and students at local post-secondary institutions Brescia University, Fanshawe College, Huron University, King’s University College and Western University, to identify and solve local challenges in creative and entrepreneurial ways.
“This funding will allow CityStudio London to continue providing postsecondary students an innovative and collaborative way of learning while addressing today’s challenges in their community, such as Covid-19 recovery, diversity and inclusion, and environmental sustainability,” said Michelle Baldwin, executive director of Pillar Nonprofit Network. “We look forward to seeing the continued positive impacts of CityStudio London for both students and our community over the coming year.”
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