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.
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On July 23, Corporate Training proudly welcomed the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC) to celebrate the grand launch of the award-winning Fundamentals of OCAP® course, highlighting the essential Principles of Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession OCAP® related to First Nations’ data sovereignty.
AC Corporate Training and FNIGC staff members gather for a group photo following receiving their awards for their work on the Fundamentals of OCAP® course.
With rousing tributes, including a musical sendoff from her team, Diane McCutcheon celebrated her retirement after serving as the Vice President, Human Resources at Algonquin College for the past five and a half years – and an AC career spanning 34 years.
Well wishers, including many returning AC retirees, gathered in Nawapon to toast Diane, who was joined by her husband and children for the celebration. Over her multi-decade career at the College, she has provided leadership and strategic direction in the development of the organization’s human resources strategy for nearly six years. She led, coached and mentored a group of human resources professionals who add value and deliver a high standard of services that align to Algonquin College’s Strategic Business Plan. Diane served as a strategic advisor to the president and Board of Governors on human resources matters. Continue reading