Algonquin Times declared top campus newspaper in Ontario!

The Algonquin Times has been awarded top campus newspaper in the province at the Ontario Community Newspapers Association’s Better Newspapers Competition, besting newspapers from Humber College and Niagara College to take the General Excellence category.

“Our students continue to show why Algonquin College’s program is the destination of choice for those who wish to practice and showcase excellence in Ontario advertising and journalism,” said Joe Banks, Coordinator and professor for the College’s Journalism program. “Our faculty are among the best in Canada and they too can take time to reflect on programs that they evolved over years. The entire College can also take pride in this, as it is the Algonquin community that has given time to our students for interviews, research and sales.” Read more >


National Co-op Week comes to Algonquin College!

Cooperative EducationNational Co-op Week is the perfect time to celebrate the impact and benefits of cooperative education.

On Thursday, March 21, Algonquin College will mark its annual Co-op Awards of Excellence, which honour the extraordinary accomplishments and contributions of our co-op employers and students.

There are many benefits to both students and employers involved with the AC Cooperative Education program. Did you know that within the fist two years of graduating, co-op graduates can earn $2,000 – $8,000 more than graduates without a co-op experience?

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Learner Driven Plan: Playback Sessions – Have your say!

Learner Driven PlanAll students are invited to review the possibilities and strategy options being considered for Algonquin College’s Learner Driven Plan. Have your say in Playback Sessions scheduled on all three campuses between March 13 and April 8.

You have already made a difference. Fall consultations generated over 7,600 ideas and comments from learners, employees and stakeholders. Now we need your help to examine and validate the key themes and potential elements that have emerged.
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