Lambton College to open more seats in health, STEM, trades
Lambton College to open more seats in health, STEM, trades
October 14, 2026
The Independent
There will be space for about 300 more students in Lambton College next year.
Lambton College is among the post secondary institutions which submitted a proposal for more classroom spots for in demand fields.
Friday, the province announced 2,077 new spaces across southern Ontario, including 297 at Lambton College; 160 in Health programs, 90 in the STEM field and 47 in the trades.
“This investment supports the continued growth of programs that are directly connected to workforce demand and strong career outcomes for students,” said President Rob Kardas in a news release.
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