The shovels are in the ground
May 20, 2014
Student success/workforce demands at centre of NorQuest expansion
EDMONTON – NorQuest College officially began its downtown campus expansion today with the groundbreaking of the new Centre for Learning.
“This investment in NorQuest College is an investment in Alberta’s future,” said NorQuest College president and CEO Dr. Jodi L. Abbott. “Today’s groundbreaking continues the transformation of our college as we provide workforce relevant education for our students, and economic benefit for our community, and our province.”
When the Centre for Learning opens in 2017, more than 11,000 students will receive the workforce-relevant education needed to fill Alberta’s growing workforce demands.
“We’re building Alberta by investing in people and creating innovative learning spaces that enable Albertans to get the skills they need to succeed,” said Premier and Minister of Innovation and Advanced Education Dave Hancock. “NorQuest College is a leader in health care education and academic upgrading. The new Centre for Learning will enhance NorQuest’s ability to provide Albertans with in-demand skills while at the same time strengthening Campus Alberta.”
Along with Alberta Premier Hancock, members of the college’s board of governors, NorQuest students, and employees, elected officials from all levels of government, and the general public attended the groundbreaking.
The expansion will consolidate the college’s five Edmonton campuses into one downtown location and will complement the current main campus building, which will receive a retro-fit and be renamed the South Learning Centre. It will also complement The City of Edmonton’s Capital City Downtown Plan and augment the reputation of Edmonton’s downtown core.
When completed, the Centre for Learning will add to campus life and enhance the NorQuest Learning Experience, which defines the college’s commitment to the education of its students.
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http://www.norquest.ca/media-centre/....P1XL0SGh.dpuf
http://www.norquest.ca/media-centre/...he-ground.aspx
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