OACETT’s $10,000 gift supports NC’s engineering technology students
Students in Niagara College’s engineering technician and technology programs received a significant boost today, thanks to a $10,000 gift from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
The gift will be used to establish the OACETT Technology Scholarship which will provide an annual award to a student in one of Niagara College's OACETT-recognized engineering or applied science technology programs. The endowment fund at Niagara College is the 23rd fund created as part of OACETT's 25 for 25 Building Forward Campaign, which supports engineering technology education by expanding the bursary program into all of Ontario's colleges.
"We are thrilled to support Niagara College on this important initiative," said David Tsang, A.Sc.T., Fletcher Foundation Board of Trustees chair. "It is truly an investment in students at Niagara College and in the future of the profession."
Students enrolled in their first, second, or third year can apply for the OACETT Technology Scholarship, which is intended to encourage and support students in their post-secondary journeys.
"For many students, it’s scholarships like these that play a significant role in their ability to realize their educational and career goals," said Sean Kennedy, Niagara College's vice president of student and external relations and the CEO of the Niagara College Foundation. "We're very grateful to industry partners like OACETT for supporting student success at Niagara College."
Founded in 1957, OACETT is the professional association that promotes the interests of engineering and applied science technicians and technologists in industry, educational institutions, government and with the public. OACETT is Ontario's independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists. The Carole and George Fletcher Foundation bursary program administered by OACETT assists young people across the province pursue careers in engineering and applied science technology. Since awarding its first bursary in 1987, the Foundation has recognized over 300 deserving students across Ontario. For more information about OACETT and the Foundation's campaign, please visit www.oacett.org.
Through its School of Technology, Niagara College offers engineering technician and technologist programs in computers, civil engineering, construction, electrical and electronics, mechanical, motive power, photonics, renewable energies and welding.
Niagara College offers more than 100 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs at campuses in Welland, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Niagara Falls; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Continuing Education courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit NiagaraCollege.ca.
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Michael Wales
Senior Communications Officer
Niagara College
905 735-2211 ext. 7773
905 641-2252 (cell)
mwales@niagaracollege.ca
Richard Stamper
Manager, Business Development
OACETT
416-621-9621, ext. 250
rstamper@oacett.org