The province is closing the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology over the next year and transferring selected programs to Red River College Polytech.
A post on MITT’s website says it has seen international enrolment drop by more than 55 per cent, making its current financial model unsustainable.
“Over the past two years, the federal government has made rapid, ongoing changes to the international student program. These changes have created uncertainty for students and post-secondary institutions across Canada and sent a message abroad that international students aren’t valued here,” it said.
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A post on MITT’s website says it has seen international enrolment drop by more than 55 per cent.
“As a result, institutions have faced financial and operational shocks that they could not reasonably anticipate or absorb.”
It said students remain the school’s top priority.
“We want to reassure students and parents that all students will be able to complete their studies.” It said MITT will work closely with the province and RRC Polytech to ensure students are supported and have a clear, well-defined plan for completing their program — whether they’re in our post-secondary, high school, adult learning or English-language programming.
“Any industry training that is underway will also continue to completion.”
The college headquartered in southwest Winnipeg offers certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs in applied business, design and manufacturing technologies, health and human services, information and communication technology and skilled trades. It also provides English-language programs and adult education.
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More information and resources will be available on its website over the coming weeks, and immediate questions and concerns can be sent to [email protected].
