The province is increasing funding for the Quebec mining institute (INMQ) from $1 million to $1.5 million for the 2024-2025 financial year.
The role of this little-known institute is to oversee the training of workers in the mining sector. It also advises the government.
Education Minister Bernard Drainville made the announcement on Wednesday, accompanied by Abitibi-Est MNA Pierre Dufour.
The Institute points out that three training programs are particularly in demand in the mining sector: the Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Construction Equipment Mechanics, the Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Mineral Technology and the Bachelor of Mining Engineering.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on Jan. 8, 2024.