Through a Confederation College community engagement session this summer, there was an overwhelming and consistent message around the lack of drivers education and its impact on smaller communities. In response, Confederation College is pursuing a Skills and Development Fund proposal to address the lack of services and continue to create pathways to employment.
This funding proposal represents a strategic investment in the human capital of the Greenstone, Marathon, and North of Superior regions. By enhancing access to driver’s education, Confederation College aims to unlock significant potential within the local labor markets, support Indigenous communities, reduce systemic poverty, foster sustainable economic growth and enhancing long-term economic resilience and community well-being
Rural and remote communities in Northern Ontario face significant barriers to accessing essential services, including driver education. Without a driver’s license, many residents are cut off from employment opportunities, education, and vital services, perpetuating cycles of poverty and economic stagnation.
By addressing the urgent need for driver education in Northwestern Ontario, this initiative not only aims to reduce local unemployment and poverty rates but also supports critical economic sectors vital to the regional and provincial economy.
This is a Call to Action and an opportunity to bring the people in our communities closer to the quality of life they deserve.
Would you like to send a letter of support for this initiative? Find the template here.