Assiniboine introduces new Mechatronics program in Brandon, Horticulture Production in Dauphin

Today, the Province of Manitoba announced two new programs, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Horticulture Production, to be offered at Assiniboine Community College.

“Mechatronics is critical to support evolving manufacturing, processing, and food development sectors in Manitoba,” said Mark Frison, President of Assiniboine. “It’s a critical program to support industrial automation and help the sectors be competitive.”

The three-year diploma program will be an integral part of the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment. It will welcome 24 students in September 2024.

The college’s Horticulture Production program has been delivered at the North Hill campus in Brandon for many years. With today’s announcement, the program will expand to the college’s Parkland campus in Dauphin, welcoming an additional 14 students in September 2024 to receive training to work in jobs such as junior growers, greenhouse gardeners and warehouse supervisors.

“We are proud of the programs we’ve built in Sustainable Foods and Horticulture as part of the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment,” said Frison. “This expansion to our Parkland campus in Dauphin helps to meet the need of the growing greenhouse and food development industry there.”

Those interested in more information about these new programs can visit assiniboine.net/mechatronics or assiniboine.net/hortproduction.