CICan National Skills for Success Hackathon focuses on collaboration, innovation

Posted on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025

A group of smiling students giving thumbs up and peace signs.

Hackathon participants gather in the Human-Centred Design Lab at the Ottawa Campus.

Algonquin College students and alumni recently participated in the Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) National Skills for Success Student Hackathon, where multi-disciplinary teams collaborated to develop innovative solutions for a collective challenge. Held over March 22-23, 2025, the event brought together students and recent graduates from 16 post-secondary institutions across Canada to learn about the Skills for Success (SFS) Program, a Government of Canada initiative which provides training, resources and funding for Canadians to develop workplace skills to advance their careers. Students then explored design solutions for the SFS Online Tool – an interactive assessment which helps job seekers identify resume gaps, industry trends and upskilling opportunities at CICan member institutions.

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Kwey – Spring

Posted on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

As part of Algonquin College’s commitment to expanding the traditional Anishinàbe (ah-nish-in-AHH-bay) Algonquin Nation language onHeadshot of Anita Tenasco campus, we are sharing vocabulary, phrases and information to familiarize learners and employees with the traditional language.

There are two terms for spring in the Anishinàbe Algonquin language. Sigwan (SEE-gwan) is the word that describes the early spring season. Minokamin (min-OAK-A-min) is a word that describes the later part of spring. Read more >

Algonquin College launches two Indigenous Studies programs

Posted on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025

On Monday, March 31, Indigenous community leaders and Algonquin College faculty introduced two new Indigenous Studies programs to beFaculty and guests gather at the launch of the two new Indigenous Studies programs on March 31 available to learners this fall.

The one-year Indigenous Studies Foundation Inuit, Métis, and First Nations certificate and two-year Indigenous Studies Diploma launch in September 2025.

“These programs for Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners offer opportunities for those wishing to find employment in public, private, non-profit and government sectors that engages with Indigenous communities or within Indigenous community organizations and businesses,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO. Read more >