November 21, 2012 – January 3, 2013
You will learn where and how to obtain your Algonquin username and password, get training in Algonquin College Student Information System (ACSIS), Live@AC– the college email system, and Blackboard. At the end of the training your Student Success Specialist will provide a customized tour and answer your questions. Click below to register:
http://orientation.algonquincollege.com/register/
Registration is open now for students.
OTTAWA, November 5, 2012. The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence has officially received LEED® Platinum certification from the Canada Green Building Council.
“The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence is a model of sustainable development,” says Algonquin College President Kent MacDonald. “The building functions as a living laboratory which supports the learning of our students in a way unlike any other postsecondary institution in Canada. We would like to thank all who assisted in its construction including EllisDon Corporation, Diamond and Schmitt Architects Inc., and Edward J Cuhaci and Associates Architects Inc., and I commend our Physical Resources team for their leadership.”
Please follow this link to read the entire news release on this wonderful news.
The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence is featured as one of the Top 10 Trade schools in Ontario in the latest edition of Chill Magaizine. Follow this link to page 42 to read more about how Algonquin College is addressing the skilled trades shortage.
Students and Staff of the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence were recently interviewed about why the skilled trades programs are so popular this year. Read more and watch the following news clip on the popularity of the Skilled Trades programs at Algonquin College.
Cody Malloch the WorldSkills 2013 Carpentry competitor and Algonquin Student was featured along with Carpentry professor Dan Brigham on CTV Morning Live this morning to help promote National Tradesman Day. In conjunction with Irwin Tools, Cody and Dan displayed the proper technique to join two pieces of baseboard together and had a discussion about the skilled trades shortage and how Algonquin College is help address this issue. Watch the video clip here.
Cody, a Carpentry Apprenticeship student will be competing as part of Team Canada in the upcoming WorldSkills Competition being held in Germany in July 2013. Learn more about WorldSkills and Skills Canada here. We wish Cody good luck at the upcoming competition and for representing Algonquin College so well.
Tune in to watch Dan Brigham from the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence as he is interviewed on CTV Morning Live. Dan will be interviewed as part of National Tradesmen Day (www.nationaltradesmenday.com).
Dan will be featured on CTV Morning Live at around 9:15am on Thursday, September 20th.
Join the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in partnership with Algonquin College and the City of Ottawa on October 12-14, 2012 for the CMHC Sustainable Housing Student Design Charrette.
The Challenge:
As part of a cross-disciplinary team of Algonquin College students, you will produce an innovative design concept for a property located in Ottawa. You will be required to balance universal and sustainable design with affordability as well as the needs of residents and the community.
The Reward:
Push your limits with a sustainable design for a family and community.
Network with CMHC researchers and industry experts including the Ottawa Region Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Win prizes and gain invaluable experience outside of the classroom.
For more information on this event please contact Richard Briginshaw at briginr@algonquincollege.com or follow this link.
Join the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in partnership with Algonquin College and the City of Ottawa on October 12-14, 2012 for the CMHC Sustainable Housing Student Design Charrette.
The Challenge:
As part of a cross-disciplinary team of Algonquin College students, you will produce an innovative design concept for a property located in Ottawa. You will be required to balance universal and sustainable design with affordability as well as the needs of residents and the community.
The Reward:
Push your limits with a sustainable design for a family and community.
Network with CMHC researchers and industry experts including the Ottawa Region Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC).
Win prizes and gain invaluable experience outside of the classroom.
2012 Team Algonquin
Congratulations
go out to the six Algonquin College students that walked away with medals at
the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, held April 30-May 2nd,
2012 in Waterloo, Ontario.
Visit the following link to read the full story on our Students’ success.
Whether you want to GO EXPLORE, GO CREATE, GO BUILD, or to simply GO FURTHER, Algonquin College will give you the guidance, skills and hands-on experience you need to get you on your way. So don’t wait – REGISTER TODAY for our OPEN HOUSE.