Investments in our people - through postsecondary education and enhanced skills training - is the route to greater prosperity for Greater Sudbury residents.
I believe, as does the provincial government, that everyone
deserves a fair shot. That's why we support a progressive
system of student assistance: the most aid goes to
students who need it the most. We've enshrined our
commitment to accessibility in the new Student Access
Guarantee, negotiated with each college and university.
Through the guarantee, no qualified Ontario student will be prevented from attending due to a lack of financial support programs to help cover the cost of tuition, books and mandatory fees.
Making higher education more accessible must be matched by a
commitment to quality. That's why we're hiring more support
staff and faculty, adding educational resources and improving
student support services.
When we began, 35 percent of 18- to-24-year-olds were
participating in post secondary education. That number has
grown to 40 percent - the highest rate in Ontario's
history.
More students, higher quality education, and financial support
for students - these results show that the Reaching Higher plan
is working - and everyone deserves credit for doing their
part.
We're closer to achieving our goal of ensuring that every
student in Greater Sudbury has the opportunity to pursue a post
secondary education or enhanced skills training - because our
community won't reach its potential until every one of us has a
chance to reach our full potential.
Rick Bartolucci
Sudbury MPP
