May 2, 2014 – Calgary, Alberta – Western Economic Diversification Canada
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Today, the Honourable Michelle Rempel, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $2,986,500 to support the Olds College Apparel Innovation Centre in Calgary.
Federal support will enable the College, in collaboration with Alberta Garment Manufacturing Ltd., to establish Western Canada’s first open-access apparel research and development facility. Once completed, Canadian-based companies and entrepreneurs will have access to a full suite of product testing and development equipment, as well as research services to create advanced textile-based products such as fire and chemical resistant safety gear for the energy, mining and manufacturing industries.
This industry-focused facility complements the Fashion Marketing and Apparel Technology programs offered at the College’s Fashion Institute by providing opportunities for fashion students to obtain necessary education and hands-on experience from market-driven collaboration projects.
Emily Goucher
Office of the Minister
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Telephone: 613-954-8097
Michael Bussoli
Alberta Garment Manufacturing Ltd.
Telephone: 403-671-2890
Dean Turnquist
Manager, Corporate Communications
Olds College
Telephone: 403-556-4631
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