Posted on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023
The Human-Centred Design Lab at Algonquin College’s Applied Research has been named one of 10 finalists at the InnoServe Awards for their project, Building Hurricane Resiliency in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
The InnoServe Awards is an annual ICT application competition held for university and college students that promotes academic-industry collaboration by integrating academic training and practical experience. The awards will be held on Nov. 4 in Taipei, Taiwan, with teams worldwide competing for a top prize of US$4,000 per team. Being named a finalist and the only Canadian team highlights the innovative and impactful work being done through the Human-Centred Design Lab.
Led by Algonquin College, the applied research project is being implemented in partnership with Dominica State College (DSC) and their team, with funding from Global Affairs Canada. The goal of the project is to increase economic opportunities for graduates of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Dominica by focusing on climate-smart construction and carpentry skills for the green economy.
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Posted on Monday, October 16th, 2023
In February of this year, Algonquin College was honoured to receive a $325,000 gift from the Schulich Foundation as part of a new program which provides incoming students in the skilled trades with targeted, meaningful financial assistance. This program also supports students upon graduation through leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,000 students were nominated. One hundred students across 10 Ontario colleges have received this celebrated award.
On Sept. 9, Algonquin College officially announced the 10 inaugural recipients of the newly created Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, which provides up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields.
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Posted on Friday, October 13th, 2023
Dear Algonquin College Community,
Like many of you, the College’s leadership team has been watching the horrifying developments in Israel and Gaza this week.
We understand that these unfolding events may be causing concern, fear and distress among members of our community. In these challenging times, it is of the utmost importance that we uphold our College values, extend kindness, understanding and empathy towards one another, and maintain healthy, safe and respectful environments on our campuses. We place the safety and wellbeing of every learner and employee within our community as a top priority.
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