I didn’t quite hear an answer to the question. I
agree the program is a very good
program. The nursing program has graduated a large number of Northerners into nursing positions throughout the Northwest Territories, and most of them have been placed in government jobs.
That doesn’t address the fact that although it’s a good program, enrolment seems to be dropping and graduations seem to be dropping even further. Next year they’re predicting seven graduates out of a starting class of 30.
I guess my question, once again to you, the Minister, is: what is Aurora College going to do, possibly in partnership with Health and Social Services, to encourage Northerners — young Northerners — to apply for the nursing program, and what are we going to do for our students once they’re in there to help them succeed? We need these Northerners. We need these nurses. What can be done to increase enrolment and ensure the graduating class stays large?