Northern Lakes College is asking stakeholders in the region to write to the provincial government.
The Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce sent an e-mail to its members in which the college is asking for support.
The Advanced Education ministry is in the middle of a review it calls, “Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs.”
According to the ministry’s website, the goal of the review is give Albertans the skills they need to find jobs, as well as education driven by future labour demand as well.
NLC’s e-mail blast includes a request for letters of support.
“As you have heard, the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs is an important undertaking by our Provincial Government. Alberta 2030 will be transforming post-secondary learning in Alberta. This initiative is essential in creating a new vision based on extensive engagement with all stakeholders. Part of that vision is redefining how Boards operate at the post-secondary institution level. The proposal has been put forth by the consulting company conducting the review regarding the creation of new boards to oversee multiple institutions. Although this blending of institution boards may increase coordination for urban settings, it could be potentially detrimental for those who primarily service rural and remote communities. Therefore, Northern Lakes College’s Board of Governors and President is asking you, as a key representative of our stakeholder region, to consider writing letters of support for Northern Lakes College (NLC).”
Phone calls and e-mails to the college have not been returned at this time.
Anyone wishing to send a letter of support can send an e-mail to the college, or to Advanced Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides.
– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom
