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Algonquin College to celebrate grand opening and official naming of new Courtyard and Indigenous spaces

Algonquin College is preparing to celebrate the grand opening and official naming of its new Courtyard and Indigenous spaces on Monday, Dec. 10.

Located in the College’s state-of-the-art DARE District, these facilities were the final phase of construction on a $44.9-million space that promotes new, experiential ways of learning to connect students and their research with the Indigenous, business and local communities.

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New Algonquin online program provides management training to tradespeople

Ontario’s colleges have launched a new online business program that teaches management and entrepreneurial skills to certified tradespeople who are looking to run their own businesses.

Algonquin College is one of only three colleges where the new online business trades diploma is now available.

“This new initiative will enrich Ontario’s supply of qualified tradespeople,” said Linda Franklin, the president and CEO of Colleges Ontario. “It will help close Ontario’s skills gap by fostering new businesses that lead to more opportunities for people to enter the trades.”

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Algonquin College launches innovative new program that will Save A Seat for Women in Technology fields

Algonquin College is announcing a new program aimed at increasing the number of women in four of its most popular technology programs.

The “We Saved You a Seat” initiative is a three-year pilot program that will reserve 30 per cent of the available seats in electrical engineering technician, mechanical engineering technology, electro-mechanical engineering technician and computer systems technician for women who meet the programs’ minimum admission standards. Continue reading Algonquin College launches innovative new program that will Save A Seat for Women in Technology fields


Algonquin College sees surge in employer satisfaction

 

Algonquin College sees surge in employer satisfaction

OTTAWA — Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released today across the province show that not only are Algonquin College graduates finding jobs after graduation, but their employers think their work is outstanding.

The results, which were released by Colleges Ontario earlier today, emphasize that college education is an effective and swift route to employment. About 86 per cent of Ontario college graduates found work within six months of graduation, and more than 92 per cent of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with the graduates they hired.

Some of the highlights for Algonquin College include:

  • Algonquin’s graduate employment rate increased by 2.5 percentage points compared to last year, above the system average by nearly one percentage point

    • In employer satisfaction, Algonquin increased by 5.4 percentage points compared to last year, ranking the college second among large colleges, up from seventh last year. The College is also above the Ontario college system average by 3.1 percentage points

    • Like the majority of Ontario colleges, Algonquin saw a decrease in overall student satisfaction numbers (4.2 percentage points). This decline comes in the same academic year as the five-week province-wide work stoppage in late 2017. However, in the category of student satisfaction with the quality of services in the College, Algonquin placed second among large colleges, and was well above the college-system average by 2 percentage points. The College is also ranked second among large colleges for program relevance (giving our students “the knowledge and skills that will be useful” in their future careers) and also second among large colleges for graduate satisfaction, with 80 per cent of our graduates satisfied or very satisfied with their college programs.

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Mayor’s Cyber Challenge Cup (Hacking Competition) Gives AC Students a Chance to Win Paid Internships

UPDATE – Nov. 19, 2018 – Winners Announced for 2018 Mayor’s Cyber Challenge Cup

OTTAWA – Algonquin College students will put their cybersecurity skills to the test against peers across the city.

On Saturday, Nov. 17th 2018, students selected from Algonquin College, Carleton University, University of Ottawa, and La Cité will compete in teams to attack a vulnerable computer network, break through the cyber defences, take control of the systems and advise the fictitious company on how to defend against their cyberattack.

One of Algonquin’s student teams is from the Computer System Technology – Security program and coached by Patrick Ouellette, Program Coordinator, Cyber Security Programs. Two other teams consist of students from the Bachelor of Information Technology – Network Technology program, a joint collaboration between Algonquin and Carleton University; they are coached by Algonquin’s Rob Brandon, professor, Information and Communications Technology.

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AC’s SLiDE program receives NSERC grant

Algonquin College announced Monday morning that it was the recipient of funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF).

The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, announced investments to support several partnerships that address challenges affecting all Canadians, locally and nationally. One of the partnerships acknowledged with a grant was Algonquin College’s SLiDE program, which will receive a total of $239,795. Continue reading AC’s SLiDE program receives NSERC grant


Rogers Hometown Hockey setup: parking options and transportation solutions

Algonquin College is excited to be the host venue for Rogers Hometown Hockey!

The two-day hockey festival is heading to our Ottawa Campus for a celebration of hockey on Nov. 3 and 4.
Everyone is invited to join us this weekend for a free event celebrating all things hockey!

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Algonquin College alumna wins medals at Invictus Games

Algonquin College alumna wins medals at Invictus Games

Algonquin College alumna wins medals at Invictus Games

OTTAWA — Algonquin College congratulates alumna Naomi Fong on her medal-winning achievements at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Australia.

An honours graduate of the Social Service Worker program at the College’s Pembroke Campus, Fong won two bronze medals this week in separate Women’s Road Cycling competitions.

Fong was one of 40 Canadians, including 18 military members and 22 veterans, competing in 11 different sports during the week-long games, and was the Team Canada flag bearer for the opening ceremonies on Saturday.

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Algonquin College is hosting Rogers Hometown Hockey November 3 and 4

OTTAWA (October 18, 2018) – Algonquin College is excited to be the host venue for RogersTM Hometown HockeyTM Tour presented by Scotiabank and Dodge.


The two-day hockey festival is heading to Ottawa campus for a celebration of hockey on November 3 and 4. Working in partnership with the City of Ottawa, the College will host the free, family-friendly weekend hockey celebration, where there will be live local entertainment, NHL alumni, local celebrities, hockey-themed activities for all ages, and an outdoor viewing party of a nationally televised NHL game.

Hosts Ron MacLean and Tara Slone will broadcast live from Algonquin College on Sunday, Nov. 4 as they tell the stories that celebrate the hockey history and culture that put Nepean on Canada’s hockey map. The festivities include meet-and-greet opportunities with former NHLer Jason York and the live Sportsnet NHL broadcast.

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