These funds will help support Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology engage in applied research, improved training opportunities, and industrial outreach
November 12, 2024 - Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor
Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a Government of Canada investment of $597,473 in Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. The announcement was made on behalf of The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and on behalf of The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages.
Of this, $378,000 in FedNor funding will support Sault College's capacity to expand local collaborative applied research and development activities in automation, advanced manufacturing, robotics and ICT with the private sector. This investment will encourage improvements in business development and productivity by fostering innovation. Specifically, the FedNor funds will help maintain an Automation Project Manager and a Business Development Officer position, who will work together to develop and coordinate projects with students, staff, and other resources at the college.
An additional $219,473 in funding from Employment and Social Development Canada under the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy's Investments in Training Equipment (formerly the Union Training and Innovation Program), tohelp the college purchase an augmented reality welding simulator system. This equipment will allow the college to further advance the training offered to students in the welding trade.using new and up-to-date technologies that meet the evolving skills requirements and technological developments of the labour market.
The financial support announced today will help position Sault College to build additional strategic alliances, help modernize businesses, and develop value-added products, processes and technologies.
