Sydney, NS - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Nova Scotia Community College and the Government of Canada are working together to strengthen the quality of post-secondary education provided in Cape Breton. Senator Michael L. MacDonald was at Marconi Campus in Sydney today on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), to announce federal support for an NSCC Marconi Campus initiative.

The NSCC Marconi Campus will receive a federal contribution of $382,260, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, to assist with the delivery of courses related to export development, including the trade graduate internship program; export consulting assistance; export planning workshops; and, the student international in-market program.  Exporting creates new business opportunities and the potential to increase sales for Cape Breton Island businesses. By having access to a larger market base, local companies can start producing on a scale that optimizes their resources.

Quick Facts:

• NSCC is committed to building Nova Scotia’s economy and quality of life through education and innovation. 
• Serving the province through a network of 13 campuses, the College offers over 100 programs in five academic schools, reflecting labour market needs and opportunities in Nova Scotia. 
• NSCC’s primary goal is student success. In an annual survey of its graduates, the College has found 86% are employed, most in their field of choice, with close to 90% of those employed living and working in Nova Scotia. www.nscc.ca.
• NSCC Marconi Campus in Sydney, Nova Scotia offers programming in Trades & Technology, Business, Applied Arts & New Media, Health & Human Services, and Access.  

Quotes:

“Job creation and economic growth remain our Government’s top priorities in Atlantic Canada. By investing in our region’s post-secondary institutions, we are taking concrete action to ensure that students have access to state-of-the-art training facilities and learning opportunities to ensure their success in today’s workforce.”

-       Senator Michael L. MacDonald, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)

“The funding NSCC Marconi Campus received from ACOA will have a strong, positive impact on the employment future of our students. The installation of new equipment gives students a chance to enhance their skills with the latest technology, while the delivery of export-related programs will benefit both students and employers for many years to come.”

-     Fred Tilley, Principal, NSCC Marconi Campus 

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