More post-secondary options could be coming to the West Shore.
The province announced Tuesday morning it will provide $250,000 to Royal Roads University, on behalf of the three public post-secondary institutions in Greater Victoria, to develop a report based on need for potential program delivery options in Langford.
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Last year the West Shore had an estimated population of roughly 74,000 while Sooke had about 14,000, according to a release from the province. The City of LangfordB次元官网网址檚 annual average population growth during the past 10 years has been nearly 5 per cent, making it one of the fastest growing regions in the province.
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Melanie Mark, minister of advanced education, skills and training, added B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檓 excited that weB次元官网网址檙e engaging with community partners to improve access to post-secondary education and training. As the first person who ever graduated from high school in my family, and who went on to college and university, I know the power of education. I know how transformative it is and how impactful it can be on our communities.B次元官网网址�
Community partners include residents, the Sooke School District, West Shore municipalities, Royal Roads University, Camosun College, the University of Victoria, local First Nations and the ministry will be involved in the planning process.
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