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Graduates will play a role in meeting the mental health and development needs of young people, families, and communities.  

Oct. 21, 2024, Ottawa, Ont. – Algonquin College has introduced a new four-year, degree program that prepares students for front-line and/or supervisory roles contributing to the care, welfare and positive health and development of children, youth, and families.

The Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (Honours) degree allows learners to build specialized skills in nature-based programming, social innovation and entrepreneurship. Such skills allow students to be at the forefront of working with young people and communities. Continue reading →

Oct. 17, 2024, Ottawa — On Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, students from Algonquin College’s Community and Justice Services program will congregate in Minto Park near Elgin Street for 24 hours as part of Operation Come Home’s 24 Hours of Homelessness event. During this time, students will beg for money to raise funds and awareness for Ottawa’s homeless population. Continue reading →

Algonquin College is recognizing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 with a variety of engaging and meaningful activities and events at the College’s Ottawa, Perth and Pembroke campuses.

• Ottawa Campus Recognition Ceremony
  10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Nawapon (C100)

President and CEO Claude Brulé will speak about the College’s commitment to TRI. Professor of Indigenous Education Sarah Wright will speak about why Sept. 30 is recognized and then read The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad for the Early Learning Centre children and employees. Continue reading →

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Nokia Canada donates over $530,000 in cutting-edge technology to Algonquin College, building an industry ecosystem of innovation

OTTAWA (Sept. 23, 2024) – In a demonstration of their continued commitment to empowering students and driving innovation, Nokia Canada has donated over $530,000 in carrier-grade equipment to Algonquin College’s Computer Systems Technology and Networking programs. This generous gift is the latest in a long-standing partnership that exemplifies the power of collaboration between academia and industry, ensuring that students are prepared to make an impact in their fields from day one.

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Sept. 4, 2024, Ottawa, ON – Algonquin College has welcomed back more than just its students this fall. The Kwey Indigenous Video Language Series has returned with new video content, reaffirming the college’s commitment to embracing the traditional Anishinàbe Algonquin language on campus.

The video series is called Kwey, an Algonquin greeting that means hello. Launched in June 2024, the videos expanded on the College’s commitment to language revitalization to enhance and increase hearing and speaking the Anishinábe Algonquin language.

The newest collection continues this promise with topics including greetings and salutations and cultural information around smudging, community circles and the Seven Grandfather Teachings, which are Anishinàbe Algonquin Nation principles to live by. Continue reading →

Ottawa, Aug. 15, 2024 — Algonquin College is proud to announce that two of its buildings have received prestigious and globally recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifications, showcasing the College’s commitment to green building and environmental sustainability.

After extensive review from the Canada Green Building Council, which administers LEED in Canada, the College’s Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) has earned LEED Silver certification, and its DARE District achieved LEED Gold certification. These buildings join the growing ranks of the College’s LEED-recognized structures, alongside the Gold Certified Perth and Pembroke campus buildings and the Platinum Certified Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence. This means that every College building opened since 2011 has received LEED recognition — a monumental achievement.

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