The Lake Huron Learning Centre in Kincardine put its best foot forward to thank the partners who made the education facility a reality.
An open house was held in November and visitors got a first-hand look at what the centre has to offer and how it’s state-of-the-art e-learning concept works.
On hand was Ontario Power Generation which has committed 500 thousand dollars over four years to the facility.
Terry Doran — the Vice President, Nuclear Waste Management Division of OPG — says their part is simply an investment in the future of the youth of the community.
Doran says the centre could provide the needs of OPG with knowledgeable and skilled workers down the road.
Kincardine Mayor Larry Kraemer says it’s all about education.
He feels education will be the primary vehicle for success in the future and Kincardine is at the forefront with the Lake Huron Learning Centre.
Community Education Coordinator Lynn Beattie says their first year has been a success with courses in office administration and personal support workers being offered by Fanshawe College.
Beattie says they’re now looking at the new year for another office administration course and project management course, again through Fanshawe College.
However, she says they are developing courses with Georgian College as well.
Eleven students have in-class time at the Learning Centre and they also take part in instruction via the Internet, through e-learning classes.
