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From awareness to action: Algonquin College learners support unhoused community members through 24 Hours of Homelessness

Posted on Thursday, October 15th, 2026

Oct. 15, 2026, Ottawa, ON – Leaners from Algonquin College’s Community and Justice Services (CJS) program will spend 24 hours outdoors at Minto Park on Oct. 16 and 17 as part of the annual 24 Hours of Homelessness experiential learning and charity fundraiser. The event raises funds and awareness for unhoused youth while providing students with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable populations. Continue reading →

Algonquin College’s Women in Tech & Trades program builds momentum, focuses on mentorship with growing industry support  

Posted on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026

Algonquin College’s Women in Tech and Trades (WiTT) program is entering its second year with growing momentum, valued industry partnerships and a continued commitment to supporting women pursuing careers in technology and trades. WiTT is growing its industry network welcoming ALSTOM and Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited (CBN) as Trailblazer sponsors. WiTT also welcomes Modern Niagara, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and Enbridge Gas Inc. alongside many returning industry leaders and foundations.

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Algonquin College partners with the Kanata North Business Association to bring industry leaders, partners and graduates together

Posted on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Algonquin College and the Kanata North Business Association are joining forces this week to bring industry leaders, innovators, alumni and partners together at Hub350 for two events focused on strengthening connections between the College and Kanata North’s technology community. The week features Innovation Exchange: Connecting Ideas, Talent and Opportunity, bringing together industry and innovation leaders, and Alumni Exchange, connecting alumni with careers, leadership and industry.

“The best way to prepare for what’s next is to build it together. As opportunities grow in national defence, advanced technologies, cybersecurity and other emerging sectors, Algonquin College is working alongside industry, government and community partners to develop the talent, skills and research capacity needed to support innovation and growth,” said Julie Beauchamp, Senior Vice President, Academic.

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Culinary learners gain high-profile experience at the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party

Posted on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, pictured with Algonquin College culinary students who were supporting the Prime Minister's annual garden party.

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, pictured with Algonquin College culinary students who were supporting the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party.

OTTAWA, ON (July 9, 2026) – On June 9-10, 15 learners from Algonquin College’s Culinary Skills and Culinary Management programs and three alumni gained hands-on experience supporting an elevated catering event in the National Capital Region at the Prime Minister’s Annual Media Garden Party at Rideau Cottage. The event served approximately 1,500 political staff members, media, Members of Parliament (MPs) and other invited guests.

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Kidandagàdji (Congratulations): Algonquin College Prepares to Celebrate 2026 Convocation

Posted on Monday, June 22nd, 2026

OTTAWA (June 22, 2026) — From June 23-26 the Canadian Tire Centre will be filled with celebration, excitement, and pride as more than 12,000 eligible Algonquin College graduates take part in 2026 Convocation ceremonies.

“As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026, we also recognize the resilience, determination, and commitment to learning that have brought them to this milestone,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College. “Our graduates leave Algonquin with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to make meaningful contributions in their communities, workplaces, and professions. We are proud of all they have achieved and excited to see the impact they will make as they begin the next chapter of their journeys.”

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Algonquin College expands support for Indigenous women thanks to CFUW-Ottawa’s gift in memory of Savanna Pikuyak

Posted on Thursday, June 11th, 2026

Ottawa, ON (June 11, 2026) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce that CFUW-Ottawa has donated $25,000 to establish a new bursary in memory of Savanna Pikuyak, a young Inuk woman and Algonquin College student whose tragic death in 2022 deeply affected our community.

The CFUW-Ottawa Savanna Pikuyak Memorial Bursary awards $5,000 each year to an Indigenous student who identifies as a woman and is enrolled in Practical Nursing, Pre-Health Sciences, or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours). The bursary’s main goal is to financially support Indigenous students so they can overcome financial barriers and find safe housing in Ottawa. First preference will be given to students who, like Savanna, come from northern communities in Canada.

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Algonquin College earns bronze at 2026 CICan Awards of Excellence

Posted on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series

From left to right, Kathleen Ramsay, Algonquin College Public Relations alum, Silver medal recipient in CICan’s Student Leadership Excellence Award; Sara-Lynne Levine, Communications Officer, Algonquin College; Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, Anita Tenasco, Director, Indigenous Initiatives, Algonquin College. Sara-Lynne and Anita were honoured with a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series.

Algonquin College has been awarded a Bronze Award of Excellence by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), recognizing the College’s Kwey Indigenous Language Series in advancing Indigenous knowledge, language revitalization, and community focused learning.

The honour was presented during the 2026 CICan Connections Conference in Ottawa, where CICan celebrated institutions and initiatives that demonstrate the sector’s essential role in building strong colleges, strong communities, and a strong Canada. This year’s awards reflect the priorities outlined in CICan’s new Roadmap to 2030, which emphasizes reconciliation, workforce development, and community resilience.

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Algonquin College culinary learners help fight food insecurity by preparing 2,100 meals for those in need

Posted on Friday, March 6th, 2026

OTTAWA (March 3, 2026) – Algonquin College learners in the culinary arts program volunteered their time during reading week on March 2 to prepare 740 meals for the Shepherds of Good Hope and 1,434 meals for the Ottawa Food Bank in partnership with La Tablée Des Chefs: The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project. The prepared meals will feed vulnerable people in the Ottawa area who are seeking emergency food assistance.

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Algonquin College hosts successful 8th annual ACCE Industry Networking Event

Posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Ottawa, ON (Feb.19, 2026) – The Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) welcomed industry professionals, alumni, faculty and learners yesterday evening for the 8th Annual ACCE Industry Networking Event, sponsored by RBC.

Held in Minto Hall at the College’s Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) at the Ottawa Campus, the event featured a dedicated Industry Partners session followed by a three-hour networking event that connected learners directly with employers from across the construction and related sectors.

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Algonquin College Bachelor of Commerce program hosts inaugural Sales Case Competition with Fastenal Canada Sponsorship

Posted on Monday, December 15th, 2025

From left to right, first-place winners Claire McLeman and Erin McNish are pictured with Emma Carrique, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal Canada; and Patrick Charlton, Professor, School of Business and Hospitality.

From left to right, first-place winners Claire McLeman and Erin McNish are pictured with Emma Carrique, Regional Recruiter, Fastenal Canada, and Patrick Charlton, Professor, School of Business and Hospitality.

On Wednesday, Nov. 26, the DARE Incubator space in C278 was standing room only and abuzz with nerves and excitement, as six third-year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (Honours) learners presented their sales case pitches to a panel of external judges from Fastenal Canada and Invest Ottawa.

Fastenal Canada’s generous sponsorship provided students with a hands-on learning experience with a realistic business-to-business (B2B) sales case.

The six-week program saw over eight School of Business and Hospitality alumni return to coach current students and give back to the next generation of competitors during their training process.

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