August 26, 2014 - Charlottetown, PEI - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA), announced an investment today for Holland College’s Bioscience Technology Program.
The investment by the Government of Canada will enable the college to upgrade lab facilities and purchase equipment in order to meet new Canadian Biosafety Standards and Guidelines. As a result, Holland College’s Bioscience Technology Program will have the advanced technologies needed by students to conduct research and learn the skills necessary to secure employment post-graduation.
Quick Facts:
• The Government of Canada is supporting this project with a $210,456 investment through ACOA’s Business Development Program.
• Holland College is the Community College of Prince Edward Island providing a broad range of strategic and technical-based training through six program-focused training centres.
• Prince Edward Island’s Bioscience sector has shown strong growth in recent years, boasting over 1,100 employees in 2013 and over $124 million in revenue in 2012.
Quotes:
“Our Government is pleased to support projects that create opportunities for youth to acquire employable skills. Holland College’s nationally-acclaimed bioscience program provides students with the advanced technical expertise desired by today’s employers in the growing PEI biosciences sector. ”
- Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA)
“Post-secondary institutions are now more important than ever in providing a skilled labour force and fostering a culture of innovation within its students and industry partners. Our Bioscience Technology program prepares graduates to enter a highly-skilled workforce fully equipped with the expertise industry needs. This research suite and new equipment ensure that our students continue to graduate with relevant skills; and enable us to partner with small- and medium-sized businesses to help them enhance their innovation and commercialization ability through applied research.”
- Dr. Brian MacMillan, President, Holland College
Associated Links:
• Holland College
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Rob Moore
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
Katie MacNevin
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-626- 2878
Sara Underwood
Holland College
902-566-9695
