Toronto, Ontario – December 22, 2009 – Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is helping Torontonians arrive home safely this New Year’s. Humber is sponsoring complimentary TTC service between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. on January 1, 2010.
“Humber is pleased to be a part of this important initiative, as many students and youths will be participating in New Year’s celebrations throughout the city,” says John Davies, president, Humber College. “We are deeply committed to supporting programs which focus on safety and the well-being of the local community.”
Approximately 100,000 people are expected to take advantage of this fare-free service which will include access to subways, buses, streetcars and Wheel-Trans.
Humber joins Liberty Entertainment Group, Molson Coors Canada, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, and Diageo in supporting the Toronto Entertainment Alliance efforts to make the New Year’s celebrations safer and more accessible to everyone.
About Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Humber, a member of Polytechnics Canada, is committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning. Humber's broad range of career-focused, educational opportunities include: apprenticeship, certificate, diploma, bachelor's degree and graduate certificate programs. With over 350 programs to choose from, Humber’s 21,000 full-time and 55,000 part-time students have access to many pathways for continuous learning. Humber has transfer credit opportunities with more than 50 Canadian and international universities. Humber maintains strong partnerships with industry, and trains more than 15,000 people annually through customized corporate training. More than 91 per cent of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies. For more information about Humber visit humber.ca.
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For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact:
Ilena Aldini-Messina/ Lisa van Kolfschoten
Humber Marketing & Communications
416.675.6622 ext. 5479/5778
ilena.aldinimessina@humber.ca / lisa.vankolfschoten@humber.ca
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