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Student Success
OTTAWA, May 6, 2026 — Learners from Algonquin College delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, held May 4-5 in Toronto, earning a total of three gold, three silver and four bronze medals across a wide range of skilled trade and technology categories.
A team of 28 students represented the College, trained by a team of dedicated faculty coaches and competing in disciplines spanning carpentry, automotive service, cybersecurity, aircraft maintenance and more. Their success highlights the strength of Algonquin College’s polytechnic approach, where hands-on, industry-aligned learning prepares graduates to excel in real-world environments.
Meet Hmoad Hajali, an upper-level Computer Systems Technician – Networking student at Algonquin College, who is currently completing a co-op work term at Nunavut Arctic College in Iqaluit.
The openness to experience and the ability to jump into a new field, despite uncertainty, led Hajali to Algonquin College and eventually to Nunavut Arctic College (NAC) in Iqaluit.