A donation from CIBC is allowing Confederation College to lower costs for students in the Community Integration Through Co-operative Education Program (CICE).
The college received $100,000 and is using the funds for student awards.
They are creating 10 bursaries of $2,500 each per year for three years.
An additional $25,000 has been designated for an experiential learning fund, providing approximately $8,500 per year for 3 years.
This fund will assist students in purchasing necessary equipment and resources while covering service fees and travel expenses related to their co-op placements.
“The support from CIBC is transformative for CICE students,” explained the Lead Integration Facilitator, Rose Hankkio. “It reduces financial burdens and lets them engage fully in their educational experiences. This funding will open doors to new opportunities and help our students thrive academically and personally.”
CICE is a program that provides individuals with developmental disabilities and other significant learning challenges with a college experience that prepares them for greater independence and employment opportunities.
The program which is offered in Thunder Bay and Fort Frances accepts 20 students per year for a two-year term.
