By Dr. Julie Beauchamp, Senior Vice President, Academic, Algonquin College
Preparing people for the jobs of today and the opportunities of tomorrow is one of Algonquin College’s most important responsibilities, and it is work we cannot do alone.
The strongest educational experiences are built alongside employers, industry, community partners and learners. These relationships help us understand changing workforce needs and ensure our graduates are ready to contribute from day one.
Sept. 20–26, 2026 marks National Forest Week (NFW) across Canada. Coordinated nationally by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF-IFC), this annual event celebrates Canada’s forest heritage and raises awareness about sustainable forest management.
Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus has a long-standing history of training forestry industry leaders through the Urban Forestry – Aboriculture and Forestry Technician programs, partnering with several organizations in the Ottawa Valley to create hands-on experiences for learners.
For Tracy Dupuis, returning to school at 36 was exciting, but it also came with plenty of questions. As a mother of two who had been out of school for years, she wasn’t sure where to begin, how to navigate the application process or how she would manage the financial side of going back to school. Continue reading