NLIS 1
September 5, 2006
(Education)
Murphy Centre relocation a
success
Joan Burke, Minister of Education,
announced today that as a result of a provincial investment of $1
million in renovations at the Prince Philip Drive campus of College of
the North Atlantic (CNA), the Murphy Centre has a new home. The centre
was required to move from its former location on Water Street when the
building was sold. CNA had undeveloped classroom space available for
rent which met the Murphy Centre�s needs and budget.
�The Murphy Centre provides a valuable service to our youth by offering
the High School Credit Program, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) Program,
personal development programming and career services,� said Minister
Burke. �The $1 million we have provided for renovations of the CNA space
is a sound investment that will allow the Murphy Centre to continue to
operate, while keeping its unique identity in the community.�
Although the Murphy Centre is located at the Prince Philip Drive campus,
it remains an independent, distinct learning environment. The new
location is fully accessible and offers a bright and spacious learning
environment.
The Murphy Centre co-directors, Tim Turner and Tim Thorne report that
�the entire Murphy Centre community is enthusiastic about moving to the
Prince Philip Drive location from which we will continue to offer the
same standard of excellence in academic, career and life skills services
that has been the hallmark of the Murphy Centre since 1986. The thorough
consultation process leading to the identification and development of
the Prince Philip Drive location served to alleviate any apprehension or
concern about the future of the organization. Our government partners
have been supportive and diligent in helping us secure the future of the
centre�s services. College of the North Atlantic has also been extremely
generous in welcoming and accommodating us as their neighbor. To
celebrate our new location, a formal function will be held later in the
fall.�
This is the latest in a series of investments in adult learning
announced in recent months, including $1.2 million to increase the
number of sites for Adult Basic Education at College of the North
Atlantic, and $650,000 to expand the Comprehensive Arts and Science
College Transition Program at CNA. �Government is making increasing
investments in adult learning programming, including funding to the many
non-profit community-based sites that offer Adult Basic Education,� said
Minister Burke. �I believe we are making great strides in enhancing
quality, improving access and fostering a positive learning experience
that will contribute greatly to our students� individual achievement and
our overall success as a province.�
The Murphy Centre is a registered non-profit charitable organization
governed by a board of directors. It has a mandate to provide academic,
career/employment and lifestyle education opportunities to participants.
For more information, visit the Murphy Centre web site at
www.murphycentre.nf.net.
Media contact: Jacquelyn Howard, Communications, (709) 729-0048,
689-2624
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