One-stop online shop provides valuable service to local business community
DC Solutions for Business was launched to help grow our local economy by helping businesses evolve to meet the demands of today’s market. In April, the college took this unique service online, making it even easier for business owners to connect with an innovative suite of services designed to help them reach their organizational goals. Through nine complementary departments, DC experts work seamlessly with employers to provide customized solutions including talent acquisition, skills training and upgrading, research and development, meeting and banquet facilities, funding procurement, and charitable giving that will take their business to the next level.
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Whitby campus expansion expected to meet demand in high-priority industries
As a community evolves so must the institutions that support it. With that in mind, the process to secure funding to expand DC’s Whitby campus is underway as we work to support the Town of Whitby as a community partner though economic development and job creation. Focused on high-priority industries such as elevating devices, trades including electricians, crane operators and millwrights and emerging areas such as boilermakers, it will feature a new 60,000 sq. ft. centre, which will double our capacity for skilled trades training to meet both employer and apprentice demand and helping to deliver more local jobs and support a prosperous future for all.
Durham District School Board partnership formed to support community of learners at secondary level
In a true community, no one gets left behind. In March, DC signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Durham District School Board (DDSB) to further partner on transitions, outreach and access programming for secondary school students. The MOU will enable DC to support current and prospective students who need assistance overcoming barriers that may be preventing them from considering, accessing or pursuing a post-secondary education. This includes one-on-one coaching, mentoring and dynamic programming. Through greater access to DDSB schools, DC will be able to reach, include, support and elevate (RISE) secondary school students and encourage them to pursue their education beyond high school.
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