Employee Success

AC kicks off the 2022-23 academic year today at the AC Vision event 

Today, Algonquin College kicked off the new academic year with a renewed sense of purpose and hope at the annual AC Vision event.

Scott Gonsalves, Director of Strategy and Planning at Algonquin College, emceed the event along with Sarah Gauen, Algonquin College’s Diversity and Inclusion Specialist.

“AC Vision is an opportunity for us all to reconnect with our purpose and why we are all here, understanding how our leadership is operationalizing our strategic plan, and explore the part we all play in our mission – to transform the hopes and dreams of our learners into lifelong success,” said Gonsalves.

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Culinary authenticity of AC Chef Instructor shines at Chef’s Table event  

Looking to celebrate a special occasion in the nation’s capital? Look no further! Algonquin College’s very own chef Tanya Skeates will be serving up a delicious farm-to-table feast as part of the Chef’s Table event held at the National Arts Centre (NAC) from Aug. 18 to Sept. 10.

Chef Tanya Skeates poses for a photo in her chef whites. One arm rests on the white table while the other props up her chin.

Chef Tanya Skeates poses for a photo in her chef whites.

Presented by the Festival of Small Halls, the event will offer a romantic canal-side experience with live musical entertainment and, most importantly, the thoughtfully curated three-course menus of five of Canada’s very best culinary minds.

Skeates has been fostering the creative artistry of budding chefs at the College for almost five years now and, when she’s not busy sharing her culinary expertise, she can be found dreaming up new culinary experiences of her own. However, it wasn’t the creative expression that drew her to a career in the kitchen but her wanderlust for travel.

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Alumna Looks Back on 50 Proud Years

“It is quite incredible to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Algonquin College and realize that my career, also over the span of 50 years, began and will end with Algonquin. I take great pride in this.”

Cathy Yantha and Algonquin College have been a team for 50 years. It started in 1967: the same year Algonquin was founded. In fact, her Marketing and Advertising certificate names both Algonquin College and its predecessor, the Ontario Vocational Centre.

Now, Cathy works with Employment Services as the Co-op Coordinator at our Pembroke Campus. We spoke to Cathy about how she found her path and built her career. We are honoured to share her story.

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