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As students across Haldimand-Norfolk return to school, MPP Bobbi Ann Brady is highlighting the importance of STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—in shaping Ontario’s future workforce.
Brady praised the Grand Erie District School Board’s Innovation Hub, launched in November 2024, for its hands-on approach to learning. The Hub integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM), encouraging problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity. “The environment really captures the imaginations of students,” Brady noted. “They aren’t just sitting at desks—they are up, moving, and exploring.”
The Ontario government recently committed $750 million to expand STEM programs, creating up to 20,500 spots per year at universities and colleges. Job demand is projected to rise significantly, with tens of thousands of openings for engineers, computer programmers, and managers by 2030.
Brady emphasized that STEM is not limited to urban industries. From precision farming to sustainable food production, new technology is transforming agriculture. “We will literally walk through our fields and see STEM,” she added.
Written by Jeremy Hall