Student Success

Photos: Baking and Pastry Arts learners support gala to benefit food insecurity

Algonquin Baking & Pastry Arts learners are joined by the team at Tartelette Bakery, and faculty member Anne-Marie Milk.

Hands-on industry opportunities are core to the learner experience at Algonquin College, especially within the School of Business and Hospitality.

Partnerships and relationships with the local culinary community give learners the chance to literally get their hands dirty outside of the classroom, learn from leading industry experts and get an inside look at how a large-scale catering event operates.

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Community and Justice Services learners raise funds for unhoused youth through experiential learning

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 →

October is Occupational Therapy Month

OTA/PTA student standing outsideOctober 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 →