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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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Polytechnics Canada Showcase: Democratizing AI with Algonquin College

Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada.

Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada.

On May 13, Kevin Holmes, Senior Program Manager, Applied Research and Candi Jeronimo, Executive Engagement, Amazon Web Services Canada, led a discussion at the Polytechnics Canada Showcase on democratizing AI and making enterprise technology accessible to main street business and social sector organizations.

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