Military Support Courses

Transition Course for Military Members

Military uniforms

Are you leaving the Canadian Armed Forces and thinking about attending college?

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus will be offering a free post-secondary preparation course designed for exiting military members beginning in the Fall of 2023.

  • Free 42 hour course focused on helping exiting military members prepare for post secondary education
  • Course delivered over a 7 week period at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus (6 hours per week)
  • Space is limited. Maximum of 20 learners
  • Two intakes: Fall 2023 (October 18 – December 1) and Winter 2024 (TBD)

In addition to having the support of an instructor, students will have access to all student services at the Pembroke Campus, an Academic Advisor and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition supports.

Course description:

This course focuses on developing learning strategies and essential skills fundamental to academic and career success post transition from Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Special attention is placed on analyzing oneself as a learner and preparing for future personal and career goals. Students learn the importance of critical thinking, problem solving and working in a team. The course lays the foundation for students to develop personalized learning strategies and to manage their learning in a collaborative and supportive environment through interactive workshops, discussion board activities, team presentations and journal writing.

This course is designed to support military personnel who are either planning to transition out of the Canadian Armed Forces, who are already in transition to civilian life, or who have left the CAF within the last five years. The course will be of interest to those who are considering higher education as the next step in exploring and preparing for future careers. The course is open to both full-time and part-time CAF members.

Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus

For more information, please contact Sarah Vereyken – vereyks@algonquincollege.com.

Success Strategies for Military Spouses

Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus will be offering a free post-secondary preparation course designed for supporting military spouses to feel more confident to pursue further education or a new career path. This course will also assist military spouses with settling into the local community.

  • Free 42 hour course
  • Course delivered over a 7 week period at Garrison Petawawa (6 hours per week)
  • Space is limited. Maximum of 20 learners
  • Two intakes: Fall 2023 (TBD) and Winter 2024 (TBD)
  • An opportunity to make connections with other military spouses
  • Networking to learn more about the local labour market through career fairs and presentations
  • Linkages to student support services staff at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus (Financial aid, counselling, disabilities counselling, admissions and more)

Course description:

This course focuses on developing learning strategies and essential skills fundamental to academic and career success, specifically designed for Military Spouses who benefit from career flexibility. Special attention is placed on analyzing oneself as a learner and preparing for future personal and career goals. Students learn the importance of critical thinking, problem solving and working in a team. The course lays the foundation for students to develop personalized learning strategies and to manage their learning in a collaborative and supportive environment through interactive workshops, discussion board activities, team presentations and journal writing.

Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus

For more information, please contact Sarah Vereyken – vereyks@algonquincollege.com.