The funding is part of an Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) initiative to support post-secondary learner mobility. GBC's Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies will receive $60,000 in funding to develop the Empowering Newcomer Pathways project, which will include on-demand academic pathways tools and resources to reduce barriers and expand access to higher education for newcomers to Canada.
In the fall of 2023, ONCAT called for projects to improve accessibility and impact in the post-secondary education sector. GBC's Empowering Newcomer Pathways project was among 39 projects that received the green light for funding.
"At George Brown College, we are committed to creating accessible pathways that support the success of our diverse community of learners," said Dr. Gervan Fearon, President, George Brown College. "The funding from ONCAT for the Empowering Newcomer Pathways project will significantly enhance our ability to provide newcomers with the tools and resources they need to navigate their educational and career journeys successfully. We are grateful for this support and look forward to the positive impact it will have on our students' lives."
This announcement comes a day after George Brown announced the ReNew career-readiness program, supported by a $500,000 donation from Scotiabank, aimed at setting newcomers up for success in the Canadian workforce. Offered through George Brown’s School of ESL, the ReNew program is now accepting applications from internationally trained professionals for the program’s September 2024 launch.
