At a meeting with the presidents of Ontario’s colleges, Premier Kathleen Wynne reportedly agreed to look into establishing three-year degree programs.
Dr. Howard Rundle, president of Fanshawe College, was among the representatives from the province’s 24 colleges who met with the premier last week.
In a statement, Rundle said “Employers are increasingly seeking people with a combination of a post-secondary degree and career-specific skills and qualifications. Expanding the range of degree-level programs at Ontario's colleges will help more people find meaningful work when they graduate, especially our young people."
Fanshawe College has said offering three-year degree programs would also provide more options to a wider range of students, including those you are currently unemployed or seeking retraining.
Rundle added “We look forward to working with the government to implement changes to help more people get the education, training and retraining they need.”
The presidents of Ontario’s colleges want a full range of degree, diploma and certificate programs offered, and the apprenticeship system to be reformed to encourage more young people to choose trades.
