Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education
January 09 2025 - 9:30AM
Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of
$660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s
10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for
the jobs of tomorrow.
This generous donation will be directed towards the Seneca Nanji
Foundation School of Nursing, aiming to boost student retention and
increase the number of nursing graduates entering the healthcare
sector each year.
“We are incredibly grateful for RBC Future Launch’s support and
its commitment to the future of health care,” said Maria May, Dean,
Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing. “This grant will help
provide our students with the resources and opportunities they need
to succeed and make a meaningful impact in the opportunities they
need to succeed in their future careers.”
The grant will focus on four key priority areas to enhance the
educational experience and career readiness of Seneca’s nursing
students:
- AI Technology: Seneca will leverage the
generative AI to provide students with a new, innovative module
designed to improve interview skills and develop essential
communication and interpersonal skills required in the healthcare
sector. A new tool will be introduced to aggregate nursing job
postings in one location, simplifying the job search and
application process for students.
- Career Navigator: A full-time Career Navigator
will be dedicated to assisting in navigating the job application
process and the additional examinations required for
Internationally Educated Nurses to secure work in Ontario and
Canada. Various career support options will be available to
Canadian Educated Nurses as well.
- Fast-Track Bachelor of Nursing Stipend:
Starting in January 2025, Seneca will offer a new Fast-Track
Bachelor of Science - Nursing degree, reducing the program duration
from 48 months to 32 months. To support students in this
accelerated program, a $2,000 stipend will be provided to help
offset costs. This stipend aims to encourage students to enrol in
the fast-track program by offsetting the loss of summer break
earning opportunities.
- Retrofit and Growth of Nursing Labs: The grant
will fund the retrofitting and expansion of skills labs and
simulation suites at Seneca’s King Campus, ensuring that these
facilities continue to remain current and capable of meeting the
growing needs of the Seneca Nanji Foundation School of
Nursing.
This latest grant brings RBC and RBC Foundation’s cumulative
giving to Seneca to $1.76 million. RBC has partnered with Seneca on
various mental health initiatives, including sponsoring the Mental
Health Symposium, providing student bursaries and supporting skills
development programs.
“A strong and resilient healthcare system needs support and
investment for the next generation of nursing professionals,” said
Michelle Waite, Regional President Greater Toronto Region at RBC.
“It is a privilege to support the development and education of
nurses who play an important role in keeping Canadians healthy and
thriving.”
This substantial investment from RBC Future Launch will
significantly enhance the educational experience for Seneca’s
nursing students, equipping them with the skills and resources
needed to succeed in their careers and contribute effectively to
the healthcare sector. For more information about RBC Future
Launch, visit RBC Future Launch.
About Seneca Polytechnic:
Seneca Polytechnic provides a great education to prepare our
students for great careers. Combining academic rigour with
practical, professional and career-focused learning, we offer our
students a seamless transition from education to employment. Expert
faculty, excellent staff, outstanding campuses, awesome technology,
deep connections with industry: that’s Seneca
Polytechnic. Learn more: senecapolytechnic.ca
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a
purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading
performance. Our success comes from the 100,000+ employees who
leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision,
values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and
communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the
largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a
diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing
exceptional experiences to our more than 18 million clients in
Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.
We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives
through donations, community investments and employee volunteer
activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.
Contacts:
Cam
Gordon647-615-1756media.relations@senecapolytechnic.caDirector,
Communications
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