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Media Release - February 7, 2008
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ONTARIO BOOSTS TECHNOLOGY IN HAMILTON
McGuinty Government Invests $16.5 Million in Opportunity For Students
 Today Premier Dalton McGuinty came to Mohawk and made the following announcement:
Hamilton – Ontario is investing in tomorrow's high-tech leaders through an award-winning program at Mohawk College and McMaster University .
The government's $16.5-million investment will expand a joint technology program to help meet the high demand for skilled workers. New classrooms and computer labs will use new technology to train students for careers in IT, manufacturing, civil engineering and energy.
The program also helps internationally-trained professionals find jobs in Ontario.
"These students are going to help Ontario stay ahead of the competition," said Premier Dalton McGuinty. "We're investing in their skills and knowledge so we can continue to attract jobs and investment for our economy."
"Today's students will build tomorrow's knowledge-based economy," said John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. "When they succeed, we all succeed."
Ontario is Canada's technology hub, with more than 5,000 high-tech companies and manufacturers. The Conference Board of Canada estimates Canada's tech sector may need up to 58,000 new workers this year.
Joining Mohawk McMaster Bachelor of Technology students are (left to right): MaryLynn West-Moynes, President, Mohawk College; The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Goverment and Consumer Services; The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier, Government of Ontario; MPP Sophia Aggelonitis, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Dr. Peter George, President, McMaster University; The Honourable John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities |
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For more photos from yesterday’s exciting announcement by the Ontario govenrment of $16.5 million in funding for the McMaster and Mohawk Bachelor of Technology partnership, click here.
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