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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!

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/

Computer Systems Technician and Bachelor of Information Technology – Networking programs to embed Aruba Networks Content

The Computer Systems Technician and Bachelor of Information Technology – Network Technology programs will be incorporating Aruba Networks content into their Wireless Networking courses beginning this fall, following the signing of an agreement with the networking company.
The Aruba Mobility Academy is the world’s first accredited mobility education program designed for universities and colleges. Mobility is one of the fastest-growing networking technologies, with wireless traffic expected to exceed wired traffic by the end of 2015. The Aruba Mobility Academy enables students who want to become Mobility Engineers to build secure, scalable and reliable enterprise-class WLANs. It is taught in a vendor-agnostic fashion while leveraging Aruba Networks products for the hands-on learning labs.
Another great learning opportunity for our students!

Opportunities Growing for Algonquin College Students on Windmill Development Group Project

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Opportunities Growing for Algonquin College Students on Windmill Development Group Project
Morning event serves as update for multiple projects underway or starting soon on the former Domtar lands in downtown Ottawa.

(Ottawa, December 4, 2014) It’s not every day students get to contribute to the development and construction of Canada’s most sustainable mixed-use community. But as Windmill Development Group and Algonquin College come together to re-sign the MOU originally signed in March 2014, the opportunities for students are growing and taking shape.
“Hands-on projects with real-world applications give our students the skills, knowledge, and experience they expect from an Algonquin College education,” says Cheryl Jensen, President of Algonquin College. “We are so pleased to be able to connect our students and employees with Windmill Development Group on this ground-breaking project. Years from now, we will be able to look at this environmental showpiece and say, ‘Algonquin College students helped make it happen’.”
As the College and Windmill work together to transform 37 acres of land into a world-class, sustainable waterfront community near the Chaudière Bridge overlooking Parliament Hill, students from Architectural Technology, Green Architecture, Horticultural Industries, Water and Waste Water Technician, and Applied Museum Studies (just to name a few) will have a variety of projects to contribute.
“This is one of the most important projects in our City’s history, and Algonquin College and its students are honoured to be part of it,” says Richard Briginshaw, program coordinator of the Green Architecture program at Algonquin College, and Co-Chair of the Algonquin College on the Isles committee. “We strongly believe our students will play a critical role in the development of Windmill’s vision.”
Architectural Technology students have completed their site analysis and have begun preliminary design work for 10 sustainable building design projects culminating as their third year project. Environmental Management and Assessment students will be sampling and conducting their own soil and ground water research, while also analyzing past reports. Finally, Applied Museum Studies students will be completing an integrated framework and an integrated master plan of the site. Some of the upcoming opportunities for student involvement include the development of multimedia materials, the restoration of stonework, and market research.
For more information on the AC on the Isles Project and the partnership between Algonquin College and Windmill, please visit www.algonquincollege.com/isles.
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For more information, please contact:
Phil Gaudreau
Communications Officer, Algonquin College
Phone: 613-727-4623 ext 2091
Email: gaudrep@algonquincollege.com
Email preferred

 

You are invited to Algonquin College’s Cyber Security Day – October 3, 2014

Join Algonquin College and its partners from the education, high technology and government sectors on October 3 in a free, one-day conference to share ideas about the hottest topics in cyber security, data privacy, ‘dark actor’ tactics, identity theft, the future of cyber security careers, and much more.
In support of International Cyber Security Month, events include a program of presentations and discussions led by leading players from Canada’s cyber security-rich community held in Algonquin’s beautiful new 700-person theatre, plus a trade show fair featuring industry vendors, activities, and technology prize giveaways.

For more information
www.algonquincollege.com/infosec/ac-cyber-security-day or to register for tickets for this event click here.
Contact Event Organizer
Craig Delmage, CISSP
tel: 613.727.4723 / email: craig.delmage@algonquincollege.com

Algonquin College Cyber Security Day information