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Two of our very own Horticultural Industries, Blaise Mombourquette and Thomas Hawley are competing as a team for the second year in a row at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). Just one point behind the gold-medal team in 2018, the duo aims to improve on last year’s performance and become national champions. Coached by AC professor and co-coordinator of the Horticultural Industries program, Steve Neumann, Mombourquette and Hawley plan on using speed and detail-orientation to bring home the gold this year.
The Algonquin College Cooperative Education Team saddled up for their fourth year participating in the Nokia Inside Ride in support of Candelighters. The event raised over $186,000 for this local, not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services to young cancer patients, and their families, receiving treatment in the National Capital Region.
Networking events have become a popular way to brush elbows and make connections with seasoned professionals in your field of study. These connections and points of contact become an integral part of job hunting and setting up a future of success for any student.
Many students have insight into what they look for in an employer and can influence how employers hire students and graduates. Your opinion is unique and valuable to employers, as they are consistently looking for ways to attract and maintain top-talent.