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AC Employability Talks Series: Kanata North Business Association (KNBA)

Algonquin College has strong industry partners across the National Capital Region. Each year, we work with several employers to help our learners secure co-operative education work terms. Many learners continue these relationships into full-time employment after completing their programs.

We sat down with Kelly Daize, Executive Director and Ella Wiggins, Manager, Business Strategy and Innovation at Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) to talk about employability for learners entering a co-op work term, or entering the workforce upon graduation.

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Where are they now? AC Alum Marlayah McLeod performs national anthem at 2026 Convocation

AC alumna Marlayah McLeod performs the national anthem at the college’s 2026 Spring Convocation.

Meet Marlayah McLeod, an artist, producer, performer and proud Algonquin College alumna. McLeod graduated from the School of Media and Design in 2024 and joined the College community as the 2026 national anthem singer at Algonquin College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies held in Ottawa. The event consisted of twelve ceremonies over four days, celebrating over 12,000 eligible graduates.

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Cabinetmaking students craft custom hotdog stand for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark

Hands-on skills with real-world application and impact. That’s the power of community and connections creating opportunities for learners to highlight their skills.

Earlier this year, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark approached John McKinlay-Key, Program Coordinator, Cabinetmaking, with a unique request. The embassy was seeking a custom pølsevogn, hotdog stand, for an event on June 2 to commemorate 80 years of diplomatic relations with Canada.

Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.

Cabinetmaking students pictured with their Program Coordinator John McKinlay-Key, inside the completed hotdog stand.

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