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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!

CONGRATULATIONS TO REBECCA TRUEMAN ON BEING NAMED TO THE FORTY UNDER 40 LIST!

Rebecca Trueman, Academic Chair for the Applied Science and Environmental Technology department of the Faculty of Technology and Trades has been included on the 2015 Ottawa Chamber of Commerce / Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 list. The Forty Under 40 list recognizes accomplished leaders who are under the age of 40 and also give back to their community. Please visit http://business.ottawachamber.ca/news/details/unveiling-our-2015-forty-under-40-recipients to read the news release and view the others on this prestigious list. Congratulations Rebecca!

Manufacturing Engineering Technician students – “Wired to Industry”

At a recent visit to Central Wire Industries in Perth, Ontario students from the Manufacturing Engineering Technician program handed over a number of finished, custom design and manufactured Wire Tensioner devices.

The Wire Tensioner project was part of the Mechanical Design course in the final semester of our Manufacturing Engineering Technician program. It was a two stage process where the graduating level students from our program design the project and our students coming into the fall of the next year manufacture the components and assemble the completed project.
Our second year mechanical design students were set-up with local companies, in this case Central Wire Industries (CWI) in Perth ON, who had a project or idea that they would like to have worked on but did not have the skills, resources or time to pursue. These second year students designed the components and assemblies in 3D solid modeling CADD (Computer Aided Design and Drafting) in the winter of 2014.
Once those students had completed the program in April of 2014, the program faculty and staff then produced a working prototype of the student design and brought it to CWI. CWI then set-up the Wire Tensioner and used it for a period of two weeks. CWI then asked for a few modifications to the design. The modifications were completed in CADD as well as the working prototype.
In the fall of 2014, CWI then provided Manufacturing Engineering Technician program all of the required materials and tooling needed to machine the components for fourteen assembled units. Our Manufacturing Engineering Technician students, under the supervision of our Faculty, provided the skilled labor to produce those assemblies. This was the first project produced by our new program and its success speaks volumes about the students, staff and Central Wire Industries working together.

Read more about this fantastic collaborative project in the following Algonquin Times news story by Sean Minaker here – http://algonquintimes.com/innovations/students-wired-to-industry/ .

James Eaton quoted in Toronto Star article regarding robotics and how College’s are helping to train future employees in this area.

James Eaton, Coordinator of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician-Robotics program at Algonquin College was quoted in a recent Toronto Star article regarding how technological advances are occurring in many different industries especially when it comes to the implementation of robotics and advanced control systems. The article outlines how Colleges and College students are training for the ever-expanding career opportunities in the myriad of fields in which robotics and robots are appearing.

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/

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!

Algonquin College Welcomes New Federal Funding Support for Apprentices

Canada Apprentice Loan program, introduced in 2014 Federal Budget and long advocated for by Polytechnics Canada, will provide apprentices with an additional form of financial support in the form of interest free loans during their training.

 

(Ottawa, January 9, 2015) Hundreds of Algonquin College current and future apprentices could benefit from a new federal loan program, which is now open to Red Seal Trade apprentices.

The Canada Apprentice Loan program, a 10-year program announced in the 2014 federal budget, is designed to assist apprentices in completing their training, and to encourage more Canadians to consider a career in the skilled trades.

The program offers assistance of up to $4,000 to apprentices for a maximum of five periods of technical training. These loans are interest-free for up to six years, provided the apprentice is registered in an approved Red Seal Trade apprenticeship program.

The loans are intended to defray program costs, including educational fees, tools and equipment, living expenses and forgone wages.

“We believe this new program will make apprentices at all postsecondary institutions more successful in their studies,” says Cheryl Jensen, President, Algonquin College. “This program will help alleviate the financial worries faced by apprentices who step away from work to upgrade their skills. We applaud the government for recognizing the importance of supporting those pursuing a hands-on career in the skilled trades at polytechnic institutions like Algonquin College.”

“Canada Apprentice Loans will enable more apprentices to pursue the next level of their technical training at so many training institutions and organizations in Canada,” says Nobina Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of Polytechnics Canada. “These loans, complemented by many other supports the government has opened for trades trainees across Canada, will help to ease the risk faced by apprentices who have to resign from jobs to gain the next level of training and certification in their trade.”

For more information on the Canada Apprentice Loan program, visit www.pca-cal.ca.

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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

Ken Doyle
Director of Policy, Polytechnics Canada
Phone: 613-688-0690
Email: kdoyle@polytechnicscanada.ca

About Algonquin College – www.algonquincollege.com:

The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into skills and knowledge, leading to lifelong career success. Algonquin College does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected applied learning in over 185 programs. Based in Canada’s capital, the Ottawa Valley, and Saudi Arabia, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario with 18,000 full-time and 37,000 part-time and online registrants.

About Polytechnics Canada – www.polytechnicscanada.ca

Polytechnics Canada is the voice of leading research-intensive, publicly funded colleges and institutes of technology. We are dedicated to helping colleges and industry create jobs for tomorrow through the innovation and talent of our students and graduates. Last year, Polytechnics Canada’s member institutions provided the technical training for over 40,000 apprentices in over 200 programs. Algonquin College is one of 11 Polytechnics Canada members.

Piper Colt donated to the Aviation Techniques – Aircraft Maintenance program

Piper Colt December 2014 Donation

Aviation Professor/Coordinator, Bruce Dwyer receiving the keys from Shawn McBride

The Aviation Techniques – Aircraft Maintenance program received the donation of a Piper Colt over the Christmas break from Keith Beardsley, a Real Estate Agent from Metcalfe, Ontario.
Both Keith and his wife Bev are former teachers and are proud to be able to help further the education of future Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Keith and Bev are both Century 21 Agents and live in the Village of Metcalfe Ontario just south of Ottawa. Their Piper Colt has been in the family for the past five years and was kept hangared at the Smith Falls Airport. It was ferried December 30 over to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum at the Rockliffe Airport where it will become a full time training aid for Algonquin College students. The attached picture shows Aviation Professor/Coordinator, Bruce Dwyer receiving the keys from the ferry Pilot Shawn McBride who is also a professor at Algonquin and a member of the Algonquin College Board of Governors. Shawn was familiar with flying this type of aircraft as he owns a Piper Tri-Pacer and gladly volunteered to fly the plane to Rockliffe.
On behalf of Algonquin College and all of our Aircraft Maintenance Students a hearty thank you to Mr. Beardsley for his kind generosity in donating this aircraft.