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AC chats with Ottawa Business Journal about delivering on top talent  

On Nov. 21, Algonquin College Vice President of Advancement and Strategy, Mark Savenkoff, joined the Ottawa Business Journal to chat about how the College is shaping learners into highly skilled workers ready to take on a rapidly changing world.

Paul Knowles, Vice-President and District Manager of PCL Construction, and Linda Krebs, Employer Brand Ambassador at Nokia Canada, joined the call to chat about how their strong partnerships with Algonquin College lead to bolstered workforces in their respective industries.

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AC students come together for Diwali festivities  

Students commune in the student commons in celebration of Diwali.

Students dance to classic Bollywood tunes in celebrations of Diwali.

The energy was abuzz at the Algonquin College Diwali Celebration on Oct. 20. Hosted by the Algonquin Students’ Association (SA), the event featured classic Bollywood tunes, delicious eats and henna tattooing courtesy of Henna by Shanna.

After many long years apart, students were welcomed together again for a fun-filled afternoon of dancing and singing to celebrate the special occasion.

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In This Together on World Mental Health Day

In This Together on World Mental Health Day – free virtual event for young adults aged 18-24.

Are you a young adult, or do you have any young adults in your life? Join us to learn about the best ways to look after your mental health and that of others.

The Royal, supported by the Royal Bank of Canada and in collaboration with Ottawa’s universities and colleges, is hosting a special event in advance of World Mental Health Day.

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