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The Weston Family Foundation Skilled Trades Initiative is helping keep pace with the demand for a skilled trades’ workforce by increasing the number of highly skilled professional leaders with Red Seal certifications. The primary goal remains to target, recruit and retain participating students who will become employed in one of the construction, manufacturing and transportation sectors, broaden students’ perspectives, and motivate them to effect change in their home communities. This program helps to position today’s young leaders for national and international success.

Algonquin College has awarded the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades to a total of 137 students in manufacturing, transportation and construction programs, including 33 Weston Family Alumni. Continue reading →

Spring Convocation is coming up next week! As we prepare for the upcoming celebration, meet some of your valedictorians who will be speaking to their respective classes during their ceremonies!

Vera Wilson Ogbeide

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, Algonquin College Pembroke Campus

What is your favorite memory from your time at Algonquin College?
My favorite memory from my time at Algonquin College is hosting the African Students’ Alliance (A.S.A) Taste of Africa event during Black History Month. Introducing the Algonquin community to the flavor’s, fashion and, cultures that come from the African continent in such an exciting way brought me a lot of joy.

What made your experience at Algonquin College authentic?
Being president and a club member of African Student Alliance (A.S.A). I felt that in was part of a club that brought together people who shared the similar struggles, experiences, and goals. It was a little home away from home. Continue reading →