More than $1.4 million has been committed by the provincial government for upgrades to technology for industrial arts and technical vocational programs in schools.
Technology education programs have facilities and equipment that resemble real-world work environments and meet workplace safety and health, and industry standards.
“We want all children and youth to have access to an array of opportunities, so every learner experiences success through high-quality education that prepares them for lifelong learning,” said Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko. “Providing funding support to school divisions to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for technical vocational and industrial arts education provides Manitoba students opportunities to gain valuable real world experience.”
The province says that 35 schools across the province will share in more than $1.4 million in grants to ensure technical vocational and industrial arts programming is relevant to current and future labour market needs.
“These grants provide young Manitobans with the skills, talent and knowledge necessary for living, learning and working in a competitive global economy,” said Ewasko. “I want to thank our school divisions for their continued co-operation and collaboration as we work together to enhance technical vocational and industrial arts education in Manitoba.”
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