Parkland College President Dr. Fay Myers was in Ottawa Tuesday for the release of the federal budget, and will be there Wednesday to meet with Members of Parliament and officials.
Her goal is to secure a federal contribution toward the College's new Trades and Technology Centre.
"Employers in the Parkland Region suffer from an acute shortage of the human resources required to support rapid economic growth. The community has chosen Parkland College as a vehicle to supply the graduates with the skills employers require," says Myers.
"We enjoy tremendous financial support from our community," she adds. "Individuals and companies in the area have already contributed almost $5 million in cash and the City of Yorkton has committed prime land valued at $3.5 million. Premier Brad Wall recently announced a provincial commitment of $10 million toward the Centre. We are looking to the Government of Canada to match the provincial contribution."
The federal contribution would support facilities for the trades and professions associated with construction, and would allow the College to launch a Bachelor of Nursing Sciences program. Registered Nurses are in short supply across Saskatchewan.
"So far, we've had a positive reception across Ottawa," Myers says. "The federal government's focus on training and youth employment is aligned with what we offer. We are looking for an investment in College infrastructure so that we can train the graduates our employers need to grow our economy."
