News Release
Young Sudbury Entrepreneur Launches Online Education Service
September 29, 2009
McGuinty Government Supporting Business Development, Northern Communities
NEWS
A young Sudbury entrepreneur is now helping companies and learning institutions provide online education to their employees and students.
Miranda Rocca’s Creative ELearning Design will create educational content that is interactive, engaging and accessible online to rural areas in the North. The new company will also help clients transition their classroom training into an online environment.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is helping to fund the launch of this business.
QUOTES
“Many private sector businesses and organizations are turning to online education for cost effective employee training. This multi faceted e-learning service in Sudbury will complement other distance education services already provided in our community.”
- Rick Bartolucci, MPP for Sudbury
“Northern Ontario has an abundance of talented and resourceful young people and our government is committed to supporting them as they take on the exciting challenges of merging their knowledge and skills with their entrepreneurial zeal.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and chair of the NOHFC
QUICK FACTS
- The NOHFC’s Young Entrepreneur Program provides up to $25,000 to northern residents aged 18 to 29 to start their own for-profit business. Ms. Rocca is receiving up to $24,028 for her project.
- Miranda Rocca holds a master’s degree in online education.
LEARN MORE
- Find out more about the NOHFC’s Young Entrepreneur Program.
- Read Your Guide to Small Business, an excellent resource that helps entrepreneurs develop the tools they need to succeed.
Anne-Marie Flanagan, Minister’s Office, 416-327-0655
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125
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