News Release
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(NORTH BAY, ONT.) – Canadore College released its 2014 Community Report today.
The report highlights the College’s many successes over the past calendar year, including economic impact figures, its approach to innovation, expansion plans, partnership models and plans for the future.
“We’ve had an absolutely tremendous year, and it has everything to do with community in the broadest sense of the word,” said George Burton, President and CEO of Canadore College. “Our students, faculty and staff continuously receive exceptional support from not only the municipalities we serve, but also from all levels of government and our partners. We are lucky and very grateful.”
Key facts:
- Canadore College and its students added $289.2 million to the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound region economies
- Canadore students generated $10.9 million in new income within the economy
- Alumni from Canadore have contributed $239.3 million to the regional economy in higher wages and increased efficiencies and productivity
- Canadore College saves the public $888.9 million by expanding the economic base and reducing social welfare costs
- Overall, Canadore College's operational activities account for 6 per cent of the region's Gross Regional Product
- 53 per cent of Canadore College students stay in the Nipissing District and Parry Sound region after graduation
“We’re focused on learning and student success, but we’re far from being a traditional college,” said Burton. “Because of the remarkable support we receive, we can challenge the status quo by being innovative and questioning the way things have always been done. Entrepreneurship is at the core of our business model, and it allows us to personalize our programs and services to the needs of community.”
For nearly five decades, Canadore has served as a vital resource to its communities by connecting people, education and employment through leadership and innovation. Each year approximately 1,000 Canadore graduates join a network of 41,000 alumni working around the globe.
To read the full report, click here.
