Month: August 2018

David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development Launches in partnership with Algonquin College

Posted on Monday, August 27th, 2018

David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development Launches
in partnership with Algonquin College

OTTAWA — Algonquin College is proud to take part in the David C. Onley Initiative for Employment and Enterprise Development – an innovative partnership between Ottawa’s post-secondary institutions to develop knowledge, resources, and tools to support students with disabilities in advancing their careers.

Hosted by Carleton University, the launch of the initiative included a keynote address by the Honourable David C. Onley, former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario and the initiative’s namesake. Continue reading →

Minister Merrilee Fullerton, John Stackhouse to address Algonquin’s annual President’s Breakfast

Posted on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

OTTAWA — Algonquin College is pleased to host The Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, at its annual President’s Breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 22.

“It is such an honour to have Minister Fullerton visit us and spend time with our Algonquin community,” said Algonquin President Cheryl Jensen. “This event is always an opportunity for us to focus on the future and the term ahead, and we look forward to having Minister Fullerton share her thoughts on the future for all postsecondaries.”

Employees from the Perth, Pembroke and Ottawa campuses will assemble for the event, which usually takes place in late August each year as a way to mark the start of a new term and for President Jensen to share her vision for the College in the year ahead.

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Algonquin College students receive $640,000 from Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades

Posted on Friday, August 10th, 2018

For Immediate Release

OTTAWA — Algonquin College is pleased to announce that The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will generously support 165 Algonquin College students over the next four years through the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades.

Through this initiative, 95 post-secondary students and 70 apprentices at Algonquin campuses in Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke will benefit from more than 365 awards to be given out over the next four years – a total funding of $640,211. The awards will go to students pursuing careers in the transportation, manufacturing and construction sectors – industries currently undergoing a labour shortage across Canada.

Beyond financial help, these Weston Family Scholars will also receive ongoing social and career support – including mentorship and co-curricular activities.

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