Several colleges in Canada have recently received donations from local industry to support student learning on campus. New Brunswick Community College’s practical nursing program received a donation from Medavie to support the acquisition of educational technology, such as augmented reality software. Cambrian College received $350K from Glencore to support the construction of its electrical vehicle lab and the creation of scholarships for Indigenous students. Okanagan College’s Electronics Engineering Technology program received state-of-the-art equipment from a local communications engineer and electronics hobbyist. “Gifts-in-kind, from equipment to materials, provide valuable teaching and learning aids helping students get … hands-on, real-world experience,” explained Okanagan College Foundation Executive Director Helen Jackman.
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NBCC, Cambrian, Okanagan celebrate gifts from local industry to support student learning
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