During a chilly 24 hours, leaners from Algonquin College’s Community and Justice Services program spent 24 hours outdoors at Minto Park on Oct. 16-17 as part of the annual 24 Hours of Homelessness experiential learning and charity fundraiser. The event raised over $3,180 to date for awareness for unhoused youth while providing students with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Continue reading
Academic Success
Are you looking to improve your academic performance? This segment of the blog will have advice and workshop opportunities to help you with your academic experience at AC!
October is Occupational Therapy Month. At Algonquin College, we proudly offer the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program. Occupational Therapist Assistants play a vital role in supporting the assessment, planning and implementation of therapeutic care across a variety of healthcare environments. The versatile set of skills, learned and applied throughout our program at Algonquin College, are becoming increasingly valuable as the demand for both healthcare and rehabilitation services continue to grow.
Meet Elspeth Jordan, an Algonquin College student studying in the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program. Read about Elspeth’s experience in the program: Continue reading
When Sierra Conboy steps into the spotlight as one of the featured chefs at the Ottawa Citizen’s upcoming Best Restaurants event on Oct. 19, she’ll be representing more than her culinary talent. The current Algonquin College Culinary Management student will be showcasing her unique blend of Inuit and Indigenous cuisine while celebrating the mentors, classmates and community that have helped shape her journey. Continue reading