According to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), it is estimated that 4% of pilots globally are female (data from 2023). Cailyx Madensky, an Algonquin College aviation management alumna, aims to inspire young girls and women to explore aviation careers with the annual Let’s Fly Now event through the Ninety Nines Maple Leaf Chapter.
Algonquin College aviation management alumna Cailyx Madensky pictured with small aircraft.
Welcome to our monthly blog series, Dr. Amy’s Animal Corner with Dr. Amy Brown, DVM. Dr. Brown is the Facility Veterinarian for the Algonquin College Veterinary Learning Centre & Clinic and is a Professor in the Algonquin College Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Assistant Programs.
Each month, you will get a sneak peek into some of the information our students learn while studying in the Veterinary field, learn more about our Veterinary programs, and get the opportunity to check out the animals that we help facilitate for adoption.
Fifteen students from Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (N.W.T.) have come to Algonquin College to participate in this year’s Northern Youth Abroad (NYA) Next program. Open to youth aged 16-22, NYA Next students live at the Ottawa Campus while receiving individual career coaching, volunteering in the community and learning presentation skills. They leave the program with high school credits, career preparedness, and the experience of living on a college campus.