Donation in Support of the Capital Campaign
Belleville, Ontario, November 7, 2014 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce a major donation from RBC Royal Bank in support of the Campaign for Loyalist College. The commitment of $75,000 is directed to complete and equip the Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre. In recognition of this support, RBC Royal Bank introduced a Speaker Series to engage Loyalist students in discussions on the future of the financial industry. Designed to raise students’ awareness of related career opportunities, the speaker panels provide practical suggestions to help meet and shape evolving business needs.
“RBC is proud to make this $75,000 commitment to Loyalist College and their Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre and we are confident that with this donation, the Centre will strengthen the capabilities of students to compete in the workplace,” said Michael Adamcryck, Regional Vice President of the Royal Bank of Canada’s Kingston-Quinte Region. “The gift not only speaks to our ongoing commitment in this community, but is a testament to our confidence in the College and the work they do to prepare students for their futures.”
‘Recruiters Insight,’ the first of four sessions, took place in Alumni Hall, following the cheque presentation. To prepare students to compete in the financial industry, the session focused on how to maximize career fairs, develop strong job applications and exceed recruiters’ expectations. Moderated by Mr. Adamcryck, the panel included RBC Royal Bank representatives: Michael Vieira, Mobile Banking Advisor; Dianne Harland, Branch Manager; Vicki Vannieuwenhuyze, Branch Manager; and Kerri Brockman, Sales Manager.
“We are delighted with RBC Royal Bank’s exceptional support for the Campaign for Loyalist,” said College President and CEO Maureen Piercy. “This donation is making a difference in the level of training we provide to our Skilled Trades and Biosciences students. Using the best technology and tools, our students are not only learning how to meet the needs of our communities today, but also how to push their fields forward through innovation and entrepreneurship. In addition, RBC Royal Bank is benefiting our students through its new Speaker Series, which explores how to influence and lead business.”
The $6 million Campaign for Loyalist College is in place to complete and equip the Skills Centre and to provide support for student financial assistance. LEED® Silver-certified, the Skills Centre opened in 2011 and features 50,950 square feet of repurposed ‘green’ space, as well as an additional 70,850 square feet of new, flexible space for teaching, laboratories, shops, research labs and classrooms. After years of advocacy by area manufacturers and economic development partners, the multi-use facility was built with a $16.6 million investment from the provincial and federal governments. It was made possible through funding from the federal Knowledge Infrastructure Program and matching funds from the provincial government, with additional funding from Student Government, municipalities and partners in the business community.
About RBC Royal Bank
Royal Bank of Canada is Canada’s largest bank, and one of the largest banks in the world, based on market capitalization. We are one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies, and provide personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. We employ approximately 79,000 full- and part-time employees who serve more than 16 million personal, business, public sector and institutional clients through offices in Canada, the U.S. and 42 other countries. For more information, please visit rbc.com.
RBC supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations, sponsorships and employee volunteer activities. In 2013, we contributed more than $104 million to causes worldwide, including donations and community investments of more than $69 million and $35 million in sponsorships. Learn more at www.rbc.com/community-sustainability.
About Loyalist College
Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Media Contact: Dianne Spencer, Executive Director College Advancement & External Relations,
Loyalist College, dspencer@loyalistc.on.ca, 613-969-1913, ext. 2235
Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy, Michael Adamcryck, Regional Vice President of the Royal Bank of Canada’s Kingston-Quinte Region, and Wilf Wilkinson, Campaign Co-Chair and Honorary Chair, Loyalist College Foundation
Moderated by Mr. Adamcryck, left, the RBC Speakers Series panel included Kerri Brockman, Sales Manager; Dianne Harland, Branch Manager; Michael Vieira, Mobile Banking Advisor; and Vicki Vannieuwenhuyze, Branch Manager