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Good News for the PSW Industry and Algonquin College

The Ontario government is investing up to $100 million to add an additional 2,000 nurses to the long-term care sector by 2024-25. The government will do this by supporting the training of thousands of personal support workers (PSWs) and nurses who want to advance their careers in long-term care.

Today’s investment supports the government’s Long-Term Care Staffing Plan, which was launched last year and sets out actions that will educate, train and help recruit tens of thousands of new health care staff through partnerships with sector partners, long-term care homes, and education and training providers, so that homes can provide an average of four hours of direct care per resident per day.

“We are pleased to learn about this important investment in the education of more nurses and personal support workers,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College. “Algonquin looks forward to welcoming those who wish to advance their careers in these important fields and help the long-term care sector meet its increasing demand for skilled employees.”  Continue reading →

Algonquin College to Mark Inaugural National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Meaningful Ways in Person and Online

Please find links below links to resources for in-person and online ways to learn, reflect and commemorate on the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday, Sept. 30. Listings, links and information may be added or updated throughout the week. Flags on Algonquin College’s campuses will fly at half-mast to pay tribute to the victims of Canadian residential schools, including survivors and the families of those who lost loved ones. September 30 also marks the annual Orange Shirt Day, which finds Canadians wearing orange and engaging in activities and events to recognize and raise awareness of the residential school system experience in Canada.

Algonquin College Virtual Activities and Resources

Podcast: Algonquin President and CEO Claude Brulé, Students’ Association President Emily Ferguson and Vice President Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization Ron (Degandus) McLester mark the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation by sharing the everyday ways the College incorporates Truth and Reconciliation into its thinking and actions. Listen to the podcast here.

Children Treated to Outdoor Session of Indigenous Storytelling: A rapt audience of children from Algonquin College’s Early Learning Centre were recently treated to Indigenous storytelling as Ron (Deganadus) McLester, Vice President of Truth, Reconciliation and Indigenization, shared Indigenous nature tales. Truth and Reconciliation starts with all children and this enlightening session was captured on video. Watch it here.

Interview with Ry Moran, founding director of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation: Pembroke Campus’ Jamie Bramburger, Manager, Community and Student Affairs speaks with Moran, who recently participated in the College’s ongoing speaker series. Watch the video interview here.

Sunrise Smudge on Facebook Live at 7 am: Visit the Mamidosewin Centre Facebook page for the sunrise smudge. All are welcome to tune in.

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