Ontario Construction News reported on the Ontario government’s $76-million investment to fund 3,586 additional postsecondary seats at Niagara College and Brock University, highlighting the expansion of training opportunities in skilled trades and other high-demand sectors.
NC will receive funding for 1,021 additional seats, including 263 in skilled trades, 230 in STEM, 346 in health and 182 in education, with enrollment beginning as early as fall 2026.
The article highlighted the importance of expanding skilled trades training to address workforce demands in Ontario’s construction sector, particularly for housing, infrastructure and other major projects.
The coverage also features photos from Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn’s September 21 visit to NC’s Welland Campus, where he toured programs and facilities in priority growth areas.
Read the Sept. 24 article here.
