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Wahab Almuhtadi receives prestigious Engineering Institute of Canada Award

Wahab Almuhtadi

Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi has been recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) as the recipients of the Canadian Pacific Railway Medal.
This medal was established in 1987 to honour the achievements in engineering and in the development of Canada.
The CPR Medal is awarded in recognition of many years of leadership and service at the regional, branch and section levels by members of the Societies within the Institute.
This medal is one of the highest engineering awards in Canada.

The EIC annually recognizes outstanding engineers amongst the membership of its member societies, both academic and industry based members, at an awards gala. The award winners were presented at the CCTC2015 conference banquet held in Montreal during the evening of 26 May 2015.

Top Canadian Cisco NetRider is an Algonquin College student!

MAY 27, 2015
Congratulations to Craig Labute, who placed second overall in the third round of Cisco’s Networking Academy NetRiders USA and Canada 2015 CCNA Competition!

Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders competitions utilize Cisco’s Web technologies to create an interactive networking skills contest that enhances classroom learning, unites students from across the world, and promotes further technology education and training.

Organized by Cisco, these competitions are a great opportunity for Networking Academy students to learn valuable Networking/IT skills through a series of online exams and simulation activities. This third round of the competition wrapped up last week.

For taking home the second spot, Craig wins a Study Trip Prize to Cisco Headquarters January 10-16, 2016, and either a CCNA Routing & Switching or CCNA Security certification voucher – his choice. Way to go!

Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi, Photonics and Laser Technology Coordinator recognized by Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)

Dr. Wahab Almuhtadi has been recognized by the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) as the recipients of the Canadian Pacific Railway Medal. This medal was established in 1987 to honour the achievements in engineering and in the development of Canada. The CPR Medal is awarded in recognition of many years of leadership and service at the regional, branch and section levels by members of the Societies within the Institute. This medal is one of the highest engineering awards in Canada.
The EIC annually recognizes outstanding engineers amongst the membership of its member societies, both academic and industry based members, at an awards gala. The award winners will be presented at the CCTC2015 conference banquet to be held in the OMNI hotel, Montreal during the evening of 26 May 2015.

Congratulations on this prestigious award.

April 1st – Graduate Certificate Information Evening

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Looking to accelerate your career with a postgraduate certificate or intensive diploma program?

“What’s a Graduate Certificate?”

– An Ontario College Graduate Certificate requires an applicant to hold a university degree or a college certificate or diploma for admission, building on knowledge and experience gained through previous postsecondary study. Algonquin College offers many different Graduate Certificates from all areas of the College.

“Why should I attend this event?”

– You should consider attending this event if you would like to learn more about how continuing and focusing your studies may help you find the job you want or help advance in your current career.

Discover the exciting potential of postgraduate programs offered at Algonquin College. On April 1st, 2015 we are holding a special information event where you can network and learn more about the variety of post-grad options available at Algonquin College.

April 1 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm in room T102 (Ottawa Campus).

Visit this page to learn more and register for the event – https://www.algonquincollege.com/future-students/2015-postgrads/gradfair/

Algonquin College and Carleton University integrate Alcatel-Lucent Service Router training to equip engineers of the future

Alcatel-Lucent has joined forces with Algonquin College and Carleton University to train network engineers of the future in the latest IP networking technologies. The two higher education authorities have incorporated courses from the Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Certification (SRC) program into their Bachelor of Information Technology (BiT) degree. The first set of students have just completed their training. Read more here.

Bachelor of Information Technology–Network Technology student place in the Top Three for Cisco’s annual NetRiders Competition

For the second time in a little over two years, an Algonquin Bachelor of Information Technology – Network Technology (BIT-NET) student has placed in the Top Three for Cisco’s annual “NetRiders Competition”.

Cisco’s Academy Networking program has over one million registered users spread across the globe. Each year, to foster students taking their courses, Cisco sponsors a “NetRiders” competition. The globe is split into Four Zones, with the top four competitors in each zone earning a one week all-expenses-paid trip to corporate HQ in San Jose.

Our top student this year is Phil Vatcher, a 3rd year BIT-NET student.

Having earned his place during the elimination round in March against over 1700 competitors, Phil advanced and competed against 102 other finalists from North America during the second round on Thu May 2. After four hours and two grueling exams, Phil won second place in Canada and third in North America. He’ll be heading to San Jose in Jan 2015, to meet Cisco engineers and top executives, tour the Cisco campus, and enjoy numerous other sight-seeing trips in the area. Another of our BIT-Net students advanced to Round Two, but was unable to participate due to other commitments. Jacob Stec. also a 3rd yr BIT-NET was the other student who was successful in Round One and gained a spot among the 102 students in Round Two.

Our congratulations go to Phil, and the faculty in the BIT-Net Program for their role in producing and supporting our top-notch, globally acclaimed students.

General info on the NetRiders competition: http://www.academynetriders.com/index.php

Info on the trip to Cisco corporate HQ: http://www.academynetriders.com/file.php/1/netriders_info/study.html

 

Listing of 2014 Winners: http://www.academynetriders.com/file.php/1/netriders_info/pdfs/Results_2014_NetRiders_USCAN_CCNA_R2.pdf