Learners in Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Information Technology – Network Technology (BIT-NET) program recently gained hands-on experience with Nokia’s Data Center Fabric technologies, learning directly from Nokia engineers who design and deploy these advanced network systems. The four-day, in-person course was supported by a $125,000 Nokia investment.
Algonquin College is proud to announce and celebrate its 2025 Alumni of Distinction — graduates and a community partner whose leadership, innovation, and compassion are shaping industries, inspiring others, and strengthening communities.
“These honourees remind us that the strength of Algonquin College lies not only in our programs and campuses, but in the people who carry that strength into the world,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College. “Each of them represents what’s best about our College — a commitment to learning, caring, and creating positive change in their fields and their communities.”
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OTTAWA (October 22, 2025) – Algonquin College’s Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics Engineering) (BEARE) has been accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) — a milestone that opens doors for graduates to pursue top-level careers across Canada and around the world.
The accreditation affirms that the program meets Canada’s highest professional standards and provides learners with a direct path toward earning their Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation. CEAB sets national standards for engineering education and ensures Canada’s programs remain among the best in the world.
OTTAWA, ON (Sept. 10, 2025) – A group of industry partners has come together to officially launch the newly rebranded Women in Tech and Trades (WiTT) program at Algonquin College, previously known as We Saved You a Seat (WSYAS). This relaunch marks a renewed commitment to equity and inclusion in fields with gender disparity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and the skilled trades.
“Striving toward gender equity is a massive effort that requires meaningful action and collaboration,” said Roslyn Bern, President of the Leacross Foundation, WiTT’s founding partner. “My hope is that every woman can have the opportunity to succeed in whatever career they choose. I’m proud to partner with Algonquin College to transform this hope into reality for more women.”
OTTAWA, ON (Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025) – Algonquin College is proud to announce that Merit Ontario has sponsored the renovation of a learning space in the Ottawa campus to convert it into a state-of-the-art, fully equipped electrical training lab. In recognition of Merit Ontario’s sponsorship, this new lab, located in the B Building, has been named the Merit Ontario Electrical Lab.
This sponsorship is supported through the Merit Ontario for Apprenticeship program, which seeks to boost the skilled trades workforce by helping apprentices complete their training and pursue rewarding careers.
OTTAWA (July 2, 2025) — Applications are now open for Algonquin College’s new Real Estate Salesperson Program, offered as an approved education provider of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). This program, alongside the Real Estate Broker Program that will launch in fall 2025, will support those looking to embark upon their real estate careers as well as mid-career professionals who are looking to complete their educational requirements. The program’s courses will be delivered online and allow flexible scheduling, providing an ideal learning environment for busy professionals.
OTTAWA (June 25, 2025) — Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) announced today that Algonquin College learner Kathleen Ramsay has received silver in the Leadership Excellence Award for Students category of its 2025 Awards of Excellence.
These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of learners, faculty and staff across Canada’s colleges, highlighting important contributions to our communities, the nation and the planet.
Ramsay, a student in the Algonquin College Public Relations (ACPR) program, was recognized for her exceptional leadership and community engagement. She led the Audrey’s Star fundraising campaign — named in honour of her late daughter — which raised more than $25,000 for the Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice.
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Ottawa, ON – June12, 2025 – Building on a longstanding commitment to supporting Indigenous learners, Algonquin College is marking
more than a decade of focused reconciliation efforts inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. From integrating Indigenous knowledge into courses to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities, the College continues to take meaningful steps toward creating a more inclusive learning environment.
Today, Algonquin College released a report outlining its response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. Titled “Minokamì – On Solid Footing,” the report offers a high-level snapshot of the initiatives the College has undertaken over the past decade. Continue reading Algonquin College reflects on a decade of reconciliation efforts
OTTAWA (Mon., June 9, 2025) – This week is Innovation Week in Ottawa and Algonquin College is excited to announce a significant expansion of the Welding Shop in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE). Thanks to a $315,000 donation from the Canerector Foundation, the Welding Shop has integrated modern technologies that will help learners meet rising industry demands for highly skilled graduates.