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Palmer Construction Group Inc. donates $25,000 to Sault College’s Inspiring Growth Capital Campaign

SAULT STE. MARIE - Palmer Construction Group Inc. has generously donated $25,000 to support Sault College’s Inspiring Growth Campaign.

Jim Boniferro, chair of the Inspiring Growth Capital Campaign, Leo Tiberi, vice-president, academic and Tyler Epp, Sault College Student Union president accepted a cheque for $25,000 from representatives of Palmer Construction Group Inc. and their employees.

“Sault College is essential to our business,” states Terry Rainone, president, Palmer Construction Group Inc. “Many of our employees are Sault College graduates and we are grateful to the contributions Sault College makes to our community. Palmer Construction is part of our community’s history; we have been doing business here for over 45 years so it’s important for us to give back.”

The Inspiring Growth Campaign is the most significant fundraising initiative the College has undertaken in its 45-year history.

With a $6 million goal, the Inspiring Growth Capital Campaign will contribute to the continued transformation of the campus into a premier post-secondary institution and support student scholarships and bursaries.

“Sault College makes a significant impact on our community by providing employers with a well trained workforce,” states Jim Boniferro. “We are very appreciative that Palmer Construction Group recognizes and acknowledges this with their generous support of the Inspiring Growth Campaign.”

Sault College is grateful to all our generous donors to the Inspiring Growth Capital campaign.

About the Inspiring Growth Capital Campaign

The Inspiring Growth Campaign marks the most significant fundraising initiative in the College’s 45 year history.

The campaign centers around four cornerstones aimed at inspiring growth of students, programs, campus and community. 

Since opening its doors, Sault College has been an integral part of the community, contributing significantly to the educational, social and economic well-being of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Region residents and businesses through the educating of its workforce. 

Sault College is committed to helping students excel in post-secondary education but also in transforming their lives with a progressive, innovative learning experience.

Businesses and individuals are being asked to support this vision and consider a gift to the campaign.

About Sault College

Sault College transforms the lives of students through providing innovative education and training, and granting Ontario College certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, graduate certificates, and degrees to its graduates.

The College is the largest deliverer of apprenticeship training in all of Northern Ontario.

Maclean’s magazine has ranked the College at the top of the province in graduate satisfaction, with 85 percent of graduates saying that they were highly satisfied with their education at the College.

Educating over 4,500 students each year, Sault College has a significant economic impact on the community, with spin-offs in excess of $100 million. 

Over $2 million dollars in scholarships, bursaries and awards is distributed annually to students at the College. 

Located on the border to the United States and situated in the middle of three of the largest great lakes on the planet, Sault College is one of 24 publicly-funded colleges in the province of Ontario.

Nearly 85 percent of graduates are employed within six months of graduation.

Visit our website at www.saultcollege.ca to learn more.

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