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Grand opening of first Remote Training Centre celebrated in Neskantaga
NESKANTAGA, ON, Aug. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - The grand opening of the Neskantaga Training Centre...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nNESKANTAGA, ON, Aug. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - The grand opening of the\n Neskantaga Training Centre was celebrated today in Neskantaga\n Territory, Ontario, showcasing the new innovative facility and\n collaboration technology which delivers training directly to the remote\n community.\n\n\nThe Neskantaga Training Centre is a multi-purpose facility with\n construction components designed to be flown into remote communities\n and assembled on-site. The centre is outfitted with state of the art\n technology, including Cisco TelePresence, high-definition two-way video\n communication and collaboration technology, a 70-inch Smart Board, a\n 70-inch LED HDTV, high-speed satellite broadband connectivity, as well\n as individual laptops. The centre directly connects to e-learning tools\n and programs to offer a wide variety of curriculum including access to\n secondary and post-secondary institutions, safety training courses,\n trades and technical certifications.  To see the Neskantaga Training\n Centre in action, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASjo4mFVOdQ&feature=youtu.be.\n\n\n\"The partnerships formed to build this facility, along with all of the\n hard work, have culminated in a facility that will have a positive\n impact on the people of Neskantaga for many years to come,\" said Chief\n Peter Moonias of Neskantaga First Nation during the opening\n ceremonies.  \"This is an integral step in the right direction -\n providing access to higher learning directly in our community so that\n our youth have the opportunity to succeed.\"\n\n\nAecon, in collaboration with the Matawa First Nations' Kiikenomaga\n Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS), led the\n Neskantaga Training Centre project team comprised of ATCO Structures &\n Logistics, Bell Canada, Cisco Canada, Galaxy Satellite, Operating\n Engineers Training Institute of Ontario and Confederation College. \n Funded by the Province of Ontario, the Neskantaga Training Centre is\n owned and operated by the Matawa First Nations.\n\n\n\"I'm thrilled the province could play a role in this collaborative\n project. By improving access to education and training, the Neskantaga\n Training Centre will open up new doors to a world of possibilities for\n learners in Neskantaga. Everyone involved in this initiative should be\n immensely proud,\" said D...