Programs have been cancelled or suspended and staff positions eliminated due to a steep drop in international student enrolment.
St. Lawrence College is facing major cuts across its campuses as Ontario’s college system deals with a province-wide financial crisis.
Programs have been cancelled or suspended and staff positions eliminated due to a steep drop in international student enrolment, which has reduced tuition revenue.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says nearly 10,000 college staff across the province have already lost their jobs or are at risk.
St. Lawrence College, which has campuses in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall, has seen significant impacts. Several programs were cut this spring. More changes are expected into 2025.
Essential programs in areas such as health care, technology, and social services are among those affected.
The cuts are raising concerns about long-term access to education and job training in Eastern Ontario.
Many students and communities that rely on local college programs may feel the effects for years to come.
(Written By Alyssa Brush)
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