St. Lawrence College says it will be cutting a big portion of its programs starting this spring.
The college, with campuses in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall, says 55 program intakes in total will be suspended, representing approximately 40 % of college programming.
Fifty-one of the programs are post-secondary degree, diploma, or credential programs, and four are apprenticeships.
Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO, says in a media release that “since January of last year, a series of federal government policy decisions have drastically affected our ability to grow and operate as usual. Many of the changes were short-sighted and did not consider what makes colleges, the regions that we serve, and our students unique. Colleges have navigated a long list of restrictions and cutbacks in the past 12 months, leading to us having to suspend programs. As a driver of workforce growth and a community leader, we are committed to maintaining a presence in the communities that we serve, and to helping our students and graduates succeed.”
Despite the changes, SLC officials say they remain committed to supporting students, employers, and the broader eastern Ontario community with their training and workforce needs.
You can click here to see the list of impacted programs.
