Education News Canada shared the the Ontario Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response’s press release announcing that Niagara College has become the first post-secondary institution to join Ontario Corps, the province’s emergency preparedness network.
The article highlights how the partnership will encourage NC students, staff and faculty to volunteer with Ontario Corps through information sessions, community engagement initiatives and emergency preparedness activities. It also notes that the College will contribute its expertise in emergency management to help strengthen community resilience across Ontario.
NC President Sean Kennedy is quoted in the article:
“As the first post-secondary institution to partner with Ontario Corps, Niagara College is pleased to expand meaningful opportunities for students to make a difference in the communities they serve. This partnership builds on Niagara College’s expertise in emergency management and gives our students, who are already making a meaningful impact across Niagara, another way to step forward when their community needs them most.”
Read the July 14 re-release here.
