Dear Colleagues and Learners, 
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for our region commencing the evening of Thursday, December 15 and continuing into Friday, December 16. College leadership has been monitoring the forecast, which indicates a rapid accumulation of snow. As a result, please be advised of the following:
Continue reading Winter Storm Message – Dec. 15
Announcement caps donor recognition event celebrating a ‘million-dollar day’
December 7, 2022 (OTTAWA) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce that RBC Foundation has pledged $500,000 through its RBC Future Launch program to support College skilled trades initiatives over the next five years. RBC’s investment will help tackle a critical and worsening nationwide shortage of skilled trades workers and prepare students for inclusive and sustainable jobs of the future.
“We are very pleased that RBC chose to partner with Algonquin College on its initiatives to close the skills gap and train workers for the current and emerging disciplines that will be critical to a sustainable future,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and Chief Executive Officer.
“This multi-year investment will pay dividends for years to come. Our graduates will bring new skills into the workplace and become leaders who approach their work with a sustainability mindset.”
Powered by RBC Future Launch, this collaboration builds on RBC’s 10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
RBC’s donation will help Algonquin College increase enrolment in skilled trades programs, including in short-term “upskilling” programs for certified workers; boost work-integrated learning opportunities, such as coops and field placements; provide industry networking and event opportunities that focus on topics of interest to industry, including the development of a diverse talent pool; and support projects and applied research partnerships that prioritize sustainability.
“There’s a huge shortage of people in skilled trades. With retirements coming up, it’s only going to get worse. We need to act now. This is why RBC is joining forces with Algonquin College to help attract more people to the trades,” says Marjolaine Hudon, Regional President at RBC. “Creating on-the-job learning and showcasing career opportunities will help attract more students — women, men, people of diverse backgrounds — to the trades. This will prepare them for critical jobs required to deliver key infrastructure and construction projects in the future.” Continue reading RBC invests $500,000 to support skilled trades at Algonquin College
(OTTAWA — Nov. 30, 2022) – Algonquin College is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) has become its newest DARE6 partner, opening the door to a wide range of opportunities to engage, share unique experiences and build stronger relationships with like-minded, prominent community builders.
The DARE6 concept is based on a governance model for Indigenous Peoples derived from the Iroquois — or Haudenosaunee — Confederacy dating back a thousand years. The Confederacy, sometimes described as one of the world’s oldest participatory democracies, included the Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk and Tuscarora. Occupying what is now upper New York state and southeastern Quebec and Ontario, these six tribes united under the Great Law of Peace. Continue reading Algonquin College announces TD Bank Group as newest DARE6 partner
(OTTAWA – October 31, 2022) – Algonquin College Corporate Training has rolled out all seven approved courses and exams required by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) for new home builders in Ontario.
Now running on their public enrolment schedule, home builders applying for their license can get the training they need from Algonquin College in order to pass their competency exams. Each one- or two-day course includes the exam fee and is taught by certified industry instructors. Live instruction is considered the best way for knowledge transfer and setting participants up for success for their exam.
“We are excited to be adding to our roster of course offerings in the construction sector” said Business Development Director Pouya Safi. “Corporate Training has had a long history working within this industry and we are long-time members of the Greater Ottawa Homebuilders Association and the Ontario Homebuilders Association. Getting these courses built and approved by HCRA, was a natural fit for us.”
It is estimated that Ontario will require one million new homes in the next decade to meet our growing population. The new home building sector is not only booming, but also a critical need for our province. Continue reading Algonquin College Corporate Training now offers all seven HCRA Competency Courses and exams for Ontario Home Builders
Last fall ceremony held in October 2019
Algonquin College is making final preparations for its Ottawa 2022 Fall Convocation ceremonies, which will include an in-person component for the first time in two years.
Over 1,100 graduates have registered for the ceremonies in Ottawa.
“We are pleased to be able to celebrate the accomplishments of our learners with the return of our Fall Convocation,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College. “Graduation is a significant moment and we look forward to a memorable event for our learners and their families as we recognize their efforts and accomplishments, and wish them well as they continue onto their next chapters.”
Photos, videos and special moments will be shared on the college’s social media feeds using the #Algonquin2022 convocation hashtag.
Continue reading Algonquin College Fall Convocation Returns
$1.5 million over Five Years from NSERC Mobilize Program
Today, Algonquin College is pleased to announce that it has received $1.5 million in funding to establish a Research and Development Institute (RDI), thanks to funding received by The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
The RDI will serve a dual purpose:
(1) To support highly strategic applied research projects in collaboration with industry and community partners (an estimated five projects per year).
(2) To grow applied research capacity within the College.
“The RDI will support special, collaborative applied research projects that have strategic
importance to the College and community,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College. “The projects will reside in the College’s existing domains of research excellence, and they will address issues of national importance, working with local and community partners. Topics include supply chain innovation, tools for online learning, intimate partner violence, wastewater for rural development and reduction of carbon footprint in biogas generation.”
Continue reading Algonquin College Launching Research Development Institute
Canadian Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, today announced that Algonquin College is the recipient of a new grant from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF). The project, entitled “Social Procurement & Enterprise Development (SPEnD)”, will develop, curate and disseminate research on the capacity of Canada’s college sector for social procurement and social finance and contribute to community wealth building through research and development of market driven social enterprises.
“We appreciate the support from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund and the recognition of Algonquin College’s Social Innovation Lab,” said Claude Brulé, president and CEO, Algonquin College. “We are pleased to embark on this long-term research partnership that will harness the skills of our students and faculty and contribute to developing a new generation of professionals with the skills required to serve the needs of Canada’s social innovation sector.”
Continue reading Algonquin College Wins Funding to Support Market Driven Social Innovation Research
College holding day-long series of events for students and employees
Each year, Sept. 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Recognition of the tragic history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
As part of a full day of activities, Algonquin College is holding a Recognition Ceremony and Commemorative Sculpture Unveiling on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The unvelling will take place in Ishkodewan at the Ottawa campus on Friday, September, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
President and CEO Claude Brulé will be joined by Indigenous story-telling with community Knowledge Keeper and Indigenous Rights Advisor, Michael Desautels. Algonquin College will then unveil a monument created by local artist, Barry Ranger, to commemorate the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools across the country.
Activities will also be held throughout the day at Algonquin College’s Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth campuses in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Campuses will have a Legacy Of Hope Foundation exhibit on display. Escaping at Ottawa; Generations Lost at Pembroke; and Bi-Giwen at Perth. Each campus will also fly the Every Child Matters flag.
The Mamidosewin Centre (Ottawa campus) will be open for students dropping in to host supportive discussions. The Centre intends to provide a place students can go to feel supported, to make sense of what reconciliation means to them, and have a meal as well as supportive dialog.
Film Screening, Nawapon (Ottawa campus), 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join to watch the multiple-award-winning film Beans and hear a special talk by Director, Tracey Deer. Afterwards, there will be space for reflection and discussion outside by the fire, which will be moderated by the Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival.
This event is a collaborative effort by Learning and Teaching Services, Film and Media Production, the Truth and Reconciliation Initiative, as well as the Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival.
Pembroke Campus
The College community is mourning the sudden passing of first-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway’s
student, Savanna Pikuyak. Savanna, aged 22, was studying at the Ottawa Campus and had come to Algonquin College from Nunavut.
A community gathering to honour Savanna will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. in Ishkodewan (rain location in Nawapon). Community members are invited to mourn, pay respects and come together at this challenging time.
As we grieve this senseless and tragic loss, the College is making resources available, including counselling services, to any employee or learner in need of assistance. Program chairs and faculty are also coordinating any support required for classmates, teachers and friends of Savanna at this difficult time.
For updates and information, check back here before the event.
For those in need of support, please reach out to these resources:
Counselling Services and supports for learners
Counselling Services and supports for employees
Mamidosewin Centre and Indigenous Community Supports
The following email is sent on behalf of Maureen Castella, Senior Manager, Total Compensation, Human Resources
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Note to People Leaders regarding Upcoming Federal Declaration of Statutory Day Off (September 19, 2022)
We have been receiving questions regarding yesterday’s federal announcement that advised that Monday, September 19 will be designated as a federal statutory holiday in recognition of the service for Queen Elizabeth II.
The federal announcement applies to federal employees only. As Algonquin College is a provincial employer, we abide by decisions made by the Premier of Ontario. The Premier’s Office has declared that Monday, September 19 will be a provincial day of mourning in lieu of a provincial holiday. A moment of silence may be observed at 1:00 pm.
The College will be open for regular business on Monday, September 19, 2022.