How to Become an Employer of Choice for Millennials

Time: Thursday September 27, 2018, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

The Millennial generation represents the largest generational group in the Canadian workforce. This generation is driven, focused, educated, and ready to help your organization reach its potential. Algonquin College’s Cooperative Education Department wants to help employers develop and deploy effective ways of recruiting and retaining this new, high-performing generation.

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Startup Open House Comes to Ottawa, Showcasing 57 Local Startups

Time: September 20, 2018, 4 to 8 PM plus an after party 8 to 10:30 PM

Networking events are a great way to build connections and get a head start on your job search. It may be the strongest method—even if the person you’re directly interacting with isn’t hiring, they may know someone who is. It turns out that the key to job hunting is to get comfortable with networking in all forms. It will help establish you as a recognizable and trusted member of your industry, and bring you closer to great job opportunities. Read more on ways to find a job on our blog.

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Co-op Department Surpasses Fundraising Goal for The Nokia Inside Ride

On May 10, the Co-op Department joined over 80 organizations at The Nokia Inside Ride event and surpassed their fundraising goal to raise $2,250 for the Candlelighters Ottawa. Candlelighters is a local, not-for-profit volunteer organization that provides programs and services to young cancer patients, and their families, receiving treatment in the National Capital Region.

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Why Employers Are Thrilled To Have The Mechanical Engineering Technology Program Join The Co-op Family

Employers, AC employees, and students joined together to mark a new milestone at the College: the addition of an optional co-op component to the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program.

At this breakfast event, President Cheryl Jensen and Senior Vice President Academic, Claude Brulé provided guests with welcoming remarks and described their dedication to, and passion for Cooperative Education. David Hall, Manager of the Cooperative Education Department and David Thibodeau, Chair of the Mechanical and Transportation Technology Department shared details about how this newly added co-op option will benefit organizations with the skills these students bring into the workplace.

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