Month: November 2023

First cohort to graduate from Skills for Success program at Algonquin College

Posted on Thursday, November 30th, 2023

OTTAWA (Nov. 30, 2023) – Graduates from the fall cohort of the Skills for Success program will receive their certificates in front of friends and family on Friday, Dec. 8 at Algonquin College. The College experienced overwhelming interest in the program funded by the Government of Ontario, receiving over 900 applicants for the fall and winter sessions. Forty-two graduates have successfully completed the fall program, with a new cohort of 50 students starting in Winter 2024. Graduates are now working with the program partner, Altis Recruitment, to find meaningful employment.

Supported through funding provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Skills for Success is a free 11-week program offering women newcomers to Canada skills training for entry level office administration roles. Participants must reside within the National Capital Region, hold a valid SIN and have emigrated to Canada within the last five years.

Included in the graduation event is an awards presentation, with categories in highest academic achievement in digital, communications, and mathematical skills.

Date: Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., reception to follow
Location: Room C100, C Building, Ottawa Campus, Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave.

Skills for Success graduates are available for interview by request.

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Media contact

Kim Blackburn
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
613-291-6581
blackbk@algonquincollege.com

About Algonquin College

The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 200 programs. Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario, with campuses in Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online.

Algonquin College partners with CityStudio Ottawa, joining University of Ottawa, City of Ottawa

Posted on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

OTTAWA (Nov. 21, 2023) – Algonquin College has entered into a partnership contract with CityStudio Ottawa, a globally-recognized framework for students to collaborate on civic engagement through experiential learning with faculty, city administration and community partners. Through its community relationships, CityStudio Ottawa provides a framework for knowledge exchange as students cross-collaborate on real-world projects that have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of residents within the Ottawa region.

“By joining CityStudio Ottawa, Algonquin College is demonstrating our commitment to experiential learning with an emerging research focus on community engaged learning,” said Kristine Dawson, Associate Vice President, Experiential Learning and Innovation. “The CityStudio partnership is the first step in advancing our strategic vision for increased applied research focused on community-based research. This exciting partnership will provide new opportunities for our students and faculty to support city building activities that advance our community in a positive way.”

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