Chris Hahn Announced as Next Dean of Algonquin College Perth Campus

Posted on Tuesday, August 5th, 2014

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Lanark County native receives promotion from Chair, Construction Trades and Building Systems to become Acting Dean.

The summer at Algonquin College continues to be filled with exciting news as we are pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Hahn to the position of Acting Dean, Perth Campus, effective August 5th, 2014.

A resident of Lanark County for 22 years with a breadth of experience in multiple employment sectors and leadership roles, the college and community are eager for Chris to take on the role. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Wilfred Laurier University, and currently working on a Master’s degree in Education from St. Francis Xavier University, Chris combines education with years of post-secondary experience through apprenticeship.

Before joining Algonquin College in 2010 as Chair of Construction Trades and Building Systems at the College’s Ottawa campus, Chris worked for 23 years in a variety of organizations including Nortel as an instructional designer, the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation as a program manager for the TalentWorks initiative, and as a mediation officer with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. He then spent 12 years with the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) in the area of apprenticeship training and certification programs. He worked in the field with apprentices and employers, managed the local MTCU Ottawa office and later worked on some provincial initiatives including the Apprenticeship Modernization Project and the Employment Ontario Information System for Apprenticeship as well as apprenticeship research. Chris enjoyed his time managing great teams of people while with these projects.

Chris currently holds the title of Head of Apprenticeship at Algonquin College, is known for his sense of humour and desire to build meaningful relationships with people. Chris enjoys music, hockey, and outdoor activities such as canoeing and gardening. Chris will benefit Perth not only as an experienced and capable leader, but as an engaged community member.

Perth Campus and Algonquin College look forward to what Chris will bring to the position and are delighted to welcome him to his new role.

 


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