On Wednesday morning, Algonquin College’s School of Hospitality and Tourism hosted the formal announcement of the Pre-Apprenticeship Fund by the Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure and MPP Ottawa West-Nepean, and Marie-France Lalonde, Ontario’s Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services and MPP Ottawa-Orléans.
Announced in front of a full house in the Philip Killeen Hospitality Foyer, the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program supports the Government of Ontario’s focus on increasing the number of new entrants to apprenticeship programs while addressing skilled trade shortages. Continue reading Algonquin College Hosts Pre-Apprenticeship Fund Announcement
They have taken us under the sea, and around the world. They have brought us on journeys back in time, and to galaxies far, far away. They have entertained and entranced us for decades with magical events – and, in doing so, they have helped make wishes come true for 100 local kids, with one brand new addition.
Saturday night, a group of Event Management graduates, current students, and faculty, coupled with suppliers, supporters, and many others came together to celebrate the program’s legacy of success over the past 25 years, and recognize the achievement of a $1 million milestone. The gala event took place in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence, and was hosted by Aliya Jasmine of NBC.
“During their time in the Event Management program, our students organize charitable campaigns to support local non-profits – and for the past several years, our program has focused its support on Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, National Capital Chapter,” explained Sylvia Densmore, Coordinator, Event Management program. “We are extremely proud of our learners. Utilizing creativity, determination, and hard work they have granted one hundred wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses, all the while gaining the skills and knowledge necessary to become professional event planners.”
“We’re very proud of the accomplishments made by this program in raising $1 million,” says Leanne Brown, Regional Director – National Capital, Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. “We’re fortunate to have developed such strong partnerships, such as the one with Algonquin College’s Event Management program, that allow us to be able to fulfill more wishes for children in the National Capital region.”
In addition to the recognition of 25 years of graduates, and this significant fundraising milestone, the event featured three other surprise announcements. A wish was granted through Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, National Capital Chapter to Colin. Colin is suffering from acute precursor B-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma – a relatively rare form of lymphoma – and wished for some swag to accompany his man cave.
“There are uncertainties about what’s going to happen when your child is diagnosed with cancer, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Contributions from Children’s Wish really make a difference,” says Laurie Gillespie, mother of wish recipient Colin. “The Algonquin College’s Event Management students have been great. Every event we have been to the students always go to Colin to tell him how happy they are to have him there. They treat him like royalty!”
So what’s next for the Event Management program? Expect more fabulous events – and another hard earned donation – in support of Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada this fall.
About Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada:
Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada is the largest and only all-Canadian wish granting charity dedicated to granting wishes to Canadian children between the ages of 3 and 17 who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For more than 30 years, Children’s Wish has worked tirelessly to grant heartfelt wishes to nearly 25,000 children and their families – that’s three wishes each and every day, all year long!
Children’s Wish has chapter offices and professional staff in every province, and each wish family is assigned a dedicated Wish Coordinator who is able to personally and carefully structure each heartfelt wish experience to meet the particular needs of the child and their family. Travel wishes include all siblings 21 years and under living in the same household, and families travel worry-free thanks to exclusive Blue Cross insurance.
Our newly expanded reach, which includes children diagnosed with a serious neurological or genetic illness, means continued strong wish referral support through our medical community. Wish referrals continue to increase year over year, and we are proud to maintain our ‘no waiting list’ policy, thanks to our generous donors. Children’s Wish National Capital Chapter has granted 1348 heartfelt wishes in total, and currently has another 113 approved wishes waiting to be enjoyed.
Now more than ever, we are encouraging Canadians to donate and support Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Help us grant the next single-most heartfelt wish. Visit www.childrenswish.ca for more information and to donate.
About Algonquin College:
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.
SOURCE The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada
For further information: Ruth Dunley, Manager, Communications, Public Relations and Communications, Algonquin College, dunleyr@algonquincollege.com, 613-727-4723 ext. 6452
OTTAWA — On Thursday evening, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson presented Algonquin College with the City’s highest honour – the Key to the City – in acknowledgement of the College’s 50th anniversary and its many contributions to the capital. Continue reading Algonquin College Receives Key To The City
Algonquin College’s Emergency Management team has been closely following the rising water levels across all campuses.
In Pembroke, flood levels are in decline, and information from the Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board indicates peak levels have been reached and have declined today and will continue to recede. The water levels will continue to be monitored, although at this point in time it is not believed water will reach a level that will threaten the Pembroke Campus building.
At the College’s Perth Campus, which is currently experiencing water overflow from the nearby wet lands, the buildings and outbuildings remain unaffected by the rising water. However, there is currently some water intrusion in the parking lot area, reducing the number of available parking spots. The Emergency Management team will continue closely monitoring the situation.
We encourage anyone with concerns to visit the City of Ottawa website for up– to– date information regarding the impact of the floods and proactive measures.
The College community will be updated as the situation develops.
Algonquin College students are bringing home gold, silver and bronze after competing in Canada’s largest skilled trade and technology competition this week.
Twenty-seven Algonquin students travelled to the Toronto Congress Centre on Sunday to take part in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition, where they competed against hundreds of students from across the province for the right to compete nationally at Skills Canada. Continue reading Algonquin College Wins Gold At Ontario Tech Skills Competition
For the past several days, Algonquin College’s Emergency Management team and the leadership team at the Pembroke Campus have been closely monitoring water levels on the Ottawa River as the Pembroke area experiences flooding conditions brought on by spring run-off and heavy rainfall. At this point, the Pembroke Campus is not in danger of experiencing any flooding damage.
The City of Pembroke is monitoring properties along the waterfront continuously and will advise the College immediately should the current outlook worsen. The Ottawa River has been rising, as have several other lakes and rivers in the area and the City is now on official flood status.
The City is communicating with various organizations that are part of the emergency planning effort, including Ontario Power Generation and the Ministry of Natural Resources, and has been keeping the College informed of any changing conditions. Weather forecasts, which call for heavy rain on Friday and Saturday are also being monitored.
The College community will be updated as the situation develops.
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For more information please contact:
Jamie Bramburger
Manager, Community & Student Affairs
Algonquin College
brambuj@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 2756
About Algonquin College:
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.
OTTAWA — Two Algonquin College employees, both innovators in their fields, have been recognized with Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) awards.
Kevin Holmes, Manager of the College’s Health and Wellness Research Centre, has been named the 2017 recipient of the Silver Leadership Excellence award for managerial staff, while Patti Church, the facilitator for the College’s summer intensive entrepreneurship program (SUMMIT), has received the Bronze Leadership Excellence award for non-managerial staff.
“I want to congratulate Kevin and Patti for this phenomenal achievement”, said President Cheryl Jensen. “They enrich our College community, bringing fresh thinking, new ideas, and an entrepreneurial spirit to their work. Patti and Kevin are true leaders, and highly deserving of this recognition.”
Holmes was recognized for the many local partnerships he helped to create at Algonquin College, including #FlashForward – an after-school program which brings together high school students and post-secondary mentors to create safety videos for use at The Ottawa Hospital. Holmes also played a key role in two other projects with The Ottawa Hospital – the massively popular Immunity Warriors interactive digital comic book, and the Smart Moms mobile application which facilitates optimal gestational weight gains. Additionally, Holmes has championed the “Best Gift Ever” campaign at the College, prompting many students and employees to register as organ donors.
Church was celebrated for her effort in designing, programming, and launching the SUMMIT program – an annual bootcamp for up to 20 students which prepares these learners to launch their own businesses or refine their business ideas. Church also played a key role in launching the College’s employee portal, championing a new smartboard technology at the College, and leading a cross-departmental team to apply for an eCampus Ontario research project. She has built a reputation as an organizer from large initiatives like SUMMIT, to a now-annual “5 Days of Kindness” campaign which coincides with the week before exams.
All CICan award winners were announced during the Colleges and Institutes 2017 Conference at the Shaw Centre today.
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For more information please contact:
Ruth Dunley
Manager, Communications
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Algonquin College
dunleyr@algonquincollege.com
613-727-4723 ext. 6452
About Algonquin College:
The mission of Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario public sector community college, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario. Visit algonquincollege.com.
OTTAWA — Algonquin College and Carleton University will host the Make the CUT (College University Transition) program on Wednesday, May 3, at Algonquin College.
This unique initiative is designed for Grade 12 students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder who are planning to attend college or university. It is a joint initiative of Algonquin College’s Centre for Accessible Learning and Carleton University’s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities. This one-day event will focus on preparation and self-advocacy, educational assistive technology, and learning strategies, with workshops highlighting the first-year experience.
What: Make the CUT (College University Transition) program
Who:
• Trina Budd, Manager, Centre for Accessible Learning, Algonquin College
• Larry McCloskey, Director, Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities, Carleton University
• Linda Stewart, Transitions Coordinator, Make the CUT
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Best time for photos: 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.
Best time for interviews: 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Room T102, Algonquin College
Algonquin College is number one for graduate satisfaction among large Ontario colleges! Recently released Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey data showed exactly 80 percent of Algonquin College graduates are very satisfied/satisfied with their college experience, while just 7.9 percent are dissatisfied. Continue reading Algonquin College Students and Graduates Give the College A Strong Report Card
This Thursday, April 20, teams of young filmmakers will descend on Algonquin College for the culmination of the third season of #FlashForward, a 10-week program that sees high-school students team up with college student mentors to collaborate with The Ottawa Hospital.
“This is our third year hosting the program and we are consistently impressed by the quality of work done by the high school students,” says Kevin Holmes, project manager for Algonquin College’s Health and Wellness Research Centre. “The videos are outstanding, and I think that can be attributed to the dedication of the secondary students, but also to the guidance they receive from our amazing college student mentors here at Algonquin.” Continue reading Algonquin College, Ottawa Hospital to Host Premier Screening Of #Flashforward Season III
