http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 PENTICTON – Construction is set to begin on Okanagan College’s new $28-million Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation following the official groundbreaking by provincial, federal and college representatives. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0045-000658.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:48 GMT VANCOUVER – Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, and Ed Fast, MP for Abbotsford joined officials at Langara College to celebrate completion of renovations and expansion of campus facilities that will ensure current and future students continue to enjoy rewarding educational experiences. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0046-000659.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:52:35 GMT CHILLIWACK – A new academic building at the Justice Institute of B.C. at the Canada Education Park in Chilliwack will build on the school’s paramedic and emergency management programs. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0044-000657.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:35 GMT VICTORIA – A new Education Quality Assurance designation will give post-secondary students better tools to make informed decisions about where they study and promote British Columbia as an education destination of choice, announced Moria Stilwell, Minister for Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0043-000630.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:17:31 GMT VANCOUVER – BladeRunners, the award-winning program for at-risk youth will mark their 15th anniversary by doubling the number of training spaces to over 600, expanding services in communities, and improving access to certificate programs and other enhanced skills. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0042-000622.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:56:35 GMT FORT NELSON – Aboriginal students at Northern Lights College have a new space to study and honour their heritage with the official opening of the new gathering place, announced Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0041-000613.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:11:20 GMT VANCOUVER – Mary McNeil, MLA for Vancouver-False Creek joined John Duncan, MP for Vancouver Island North, Emily Carr University of Art and Design officials and students to officially open the university’s newly renovated studio space in the Mitchell Press Building today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0040-000603.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:55:06 GMT KELOWNA – Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and MLA for Kelowna-Mission joined Norm Letnick, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country and Okanagan College representatives to officially open the $28-million Centre for Learning in Kelowna. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0039-000591.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:56:01 GMT VICTORIA – The Workplace Training for Innovation Pilot program opens for application today, providing small business and not-for-profit employers in British Columbia with access to funding to support employee training, helping improve skills and productivity. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0038-000567.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:06:54 GMT VICTORIA– An additional $2 million investment to deliver skills training will give businesses in British Columbia more resources to enhance employee skills, said Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009ALMD0037-000499.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:55:43 GMT