We Saved You a Seat – Programs for Diversity
We Saved You a Seat is a project at Algonquin College to establish a diverse learning environment where all our learners can succeed. Our intent is to:
- Actively recruit women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) programs
- Create programs where women feel real belonging
- Attract more women to non-traditional careers
Fletcher Foundation STEM Video Series
Take a look and view our video series demonstrating the opportunities available to women with an education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
Our Goals
To increase the number of women in the technology industry, we will:
- We reserve up to 30% of classroom seats for qualified women
- Raise awareness of the career opportunities available for women with an education in technology
- Provide the necessary program support, including mentoring and financial incentives
Program Waitlist
We saved you a seat if you are a female applicant who applies by the equal consideration date of February 1st.
If you are a female applicant applying after February 1st to one of the participating programs, you can still apply even if the program is waitlisted. You will be prioritized on the waiting list should a spot become available.
Your Career
Our STEM programs offer graduates a variety of rewarding career options in fields where women are breaking new ground and making innovative contributions.
Computer Systems Technician – Networking (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Computer Systems Technician – Networking (Co-op and Non Co-op Version): Pursue a career supporting today’s IT carriers in our nationally accredited program. Access Cisco and Aruba hardware labs and network-based operating systems, which provide the best education available and focus on the technical aspects of common components in the industry. Learn troubleshooting techniques for computer hardware, operating systems, networking technologies and system administration. You will also study how to provide customer support, write technical reports, and solve problems through troubleshooting.
Computer Systems Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) Pembroke
Computer Systems Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) Pembroke: Focus on the technical aspects of commonly used components and troubleshooting techniques for computer hardware, operating systems, networking technologies, system administration, and a suite of related support and application software packages. Gain requirements and subject matter knowledge found in certifications such as: Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Network+, Linux+ and Security+.
Construction Engineering Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Construction Engineering Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) combines both hands-on application and theory to help you secure a career in the residential and commercial construction industries.*
Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Electrical Engineering Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version): Use state-of-the-art equipment to obtain valuable career-ready skills. Develop skills in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems — from cable loops, phone and fire suppression systems to robotics and machinery. During your studies you’ll learn about the foundations of electrical principles, codes and regulations, how to design, install and troubleshoot electromagnetic controls, and an understanding of robotics and controls as well as industrial telecommunications plus much more.
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician: Get the technical skills required to repair and modify automated equipment. This program prepares you for many different career pathways. Industry professionals teach you the skills to repair and modify automated equipment in many different sectors. You’ll learn about electronic circuits, industrial pneumatics, computer-aided design, and much more. In your last semester, you complete an electro-mechanical project that solves an industrial automation problem.
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op and Non Co-op Version) : Learn engineering design from the ground up. Study the hands-on tools to apply scientific and engineering principles to solve mechanical engineering design problems in a variety of settings. Through a series of classroom-based courses and extensive practical labs, you acquire skills specific to mechanical engineering technologists, including performing engineering tests, supporting product development, designing specialized jogs and fixtures, and more. Two co-op terms help reinforce your educational experience, getting you job-ready.
Powerline Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)
Powerline Technician (Co-op and Non Co-op Version): Learn the essentials of electrical distribution lines to become a Powerline Technician in Ontario. This program begins by teaching students electrical basics before moving on to design, planning, construction, and maintenance of distribution lines. Starting in the second term, you begin spending one day per week at the Hydro Ottawa partner site located on Bank Street in Ottawa. There, you learn climbing, rigging, and other hands-on skills to apply throughout your career as a Powerline Technician.
