School of Business

AC learners win top prizes at annual Cross-College Entrepreneurship Challenge

Algonquin College learners have once again demonstrated their entrepreneurial spirit by securing four prizes at the annual Cross- College Entrepreneurship Challenge. This marks the third consecutive year AC learners were awarded in the competition, sponsored by Riipen and RBC Future Launch.

The event brought together student teams from 11 colleges across Ontario to address challenges faced by Canadian businesses. Algonquin College stood out with the participation of three teams. Through their skills, creativity and classroom knowledge, AC learners collaborated with real-world clients to come up with innovative solutions for the challenges presented.

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‘Bizzy Barflies’ paddle for good at Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival  

Every year the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival attracts thousands of visitors from across Canada and beyond. This year was no different.

Roughly 200 teams competed in the nation’s capital over the weekend to row their hearts out and raise funds for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Foundation (ODBF), which to date has supported over 65 community-based non-profits, including Cornerstone Housing for Women, Shelter Movers Ottawa and Ottawa Anglican Day Programs.

This year, 21 brave Algonquin College employees took to the waters to compete for the first time in the Education Challenge Cup, alongside other teams whose members attend or work for educational institutions, administration, or associated parent advisory associations.

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