Algonquin College Partners with Kanata North Business Association at New Hub350
Posted on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
OTTAWA (OCTOBER 20) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership agreement with the Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) as a Shared Academic Anchor Sponsor for the new collaborative community space at 350 Legget Drive.
Located in Canada’s largest tech park – the space known as Hub350 – will allow Algonquin to showcase its programs and subject-matter experts, provide on-site and hybrid training opportunities and directly connect with the vast network of companies served by the KNBA. The College is joining other private sector, finance and academia partners at Hub350, including the University of Ottawa, Carleton University and Queen’s University.
“Algonquin College continues to be a community leader in building and fostering partnerships that help our learners grow, prosper and achieve their career dreams and lifelong success. Our partnership with the KNBA at Hub350 is another step forward in helping leverage the College’s broad range of expertise and provide our learners with the real-world experiences and connections they will need to find success,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin’s President and CEO.
The partnership includes participation in the Discover Kanata Career Fair and will provide opportunities for the College’s Co-operative Education department and Office of Applied Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship to collaborate and build relationships with more than 500 businesses represented by the KNBA.
“We are pleased to welcome Algonquin College as a Founding Partner at Hub350,” said Julia Frame, Director of Partnerships at KNBA. “Algonquin’s presence will provide new opportunities for collaboration and strengthen the academic community in Kanata North.”
The Hub350 partnership expands Algonquin’s presence in the National Capital Region beyond its main campus, much like its Corporate Training Centre located at 700 Sussex. Hub350 allows the College to have a dynamic space in the heart of Ottawa’s tech community to offer programming.
“This is a great opportunity for the College to bring its comprehensive program catalog and educational delivery methodologies directly to new partners,” said Associate Vice President – Global, Online, and Corporate Learning at Algonquin College, Patrick Devey. “Hub350 will allow our Corporate Training team another avenue to understand and provide training for the immediate needs of the members of the Kanata North Business Association, as well as provide a pipeline of talent and skills from the College’s numerous programs, not only in technology, but in a range of fields including business, community studies, and hospitality.”
After it officially opens next week Hub350 will serve as the district’s innovation activity centre, connecting the private sector, finance and academia partners in a shared space, with a wide range of resources to better facilitate introductions, collaborate on new ideas and develop and locate new talent.
For more information:
Bruce Hickey
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
Chris Lackner
Communications Manager
Algonquin College
Office: 613-727-4723 ext. 2091
Mobile: 613-220-3479
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