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National Work Integrated Learning Day: Sephora’s Co-op experience shows work-integrated learning in practice

One Yes and a Co‑op in Japan Helped Sephora Find Her Voice—and Her Path Work integrated learning day graphic
Sephora Révolus completed her Summer 2025 Co‑op work term in Tokyo as a Marketing Intern with the Japan Association for Working Holiday Makers. In this role, she contributed to digital marketing initiatives, supported client engagement activities, and assisted with program development. Her international work term allowed her to apply key concepts from Algonquin College’s Business Management and Entrepreneurship program in a fast‑paced, real‑world environment.

During her term, Sephora helped plan social media content, created posts, designed surveys, and facilitated English cafés — informal sessions that helped Japanese clients build confidence in their conversation skills before travelling abroad. The work demanded strong planning, audience awareness and adaptability, reflecting the entrepreneurial mindset she was developing in class.

“I realized I enjoy communication and creating spaces where people feel confident speaking,” Sephora says.

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Two Spirit and LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day

March 20 is Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ Celebration and Awareness Day. This day aligns with the spring equinox and honours the identities, histories and contributions of Two Spirit people.

Two Spirit is a translation of the Anishinàbemowin term niizh manidoowag. It describes a person who carries both a masculine and feminine spirit.

Today reminds us of the strength and resilience of Two Spirit people, who have long been healers, leaders and knowledge keepers in their communities. It also calls attention to the discrimination, erasure and barriers to care that many continue to face.

At Algonquin College, we stand with Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQQIA+ communities and commit to continued learning and support.

World Water Day

Nibi bimàdiziwin – Water is life. Water is a living thing.

World Water Day, held every year on March 22, is a United Nations observance that highlights the global water crisis and the need to manage freshwater responsibly.

Since 1993, it has drawn attention to the 2.2 billion people who still lack safe water and supports the goal of achieving clean water and sanitation for everyone by 2030.

The theme for 2026 is “Water and Gender,” with the message “Where water flows, equality grows,” focusing on the role of women and girls in shaping water solutions.