Three Algonquin College Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students took home second place in Take Off!, a global hospitality competition held in Paris this week. Their ground-breaking concept for the hotel room of the future — a highly customizable, multi-sensory, AI environment — impressed the judges.
Brielle Pelletier, Yuxiang Jiang, and Tsvetan Stanchulov — also known by their team name “Cultures United” — won the chance to compete against over 500 worldwide competitors with their pitch on how Artificial Intelligence can enhance the experiences of hotel guests. As finalists, they presented their concept to Accor’s top hotel management. Continue reading Algonquin College BHTM students place second in global hospitality competition
Algonquin College is proud to celebrate the Class of 2019 at this month’s Spring Convocation ceremonies in Pembroke, Perth and Ottawa.
Over the next few weeks graduates and their families will gather together to mark the milestone of graduation as students cross the stage to receive degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
OTTAWA — Algonquin College and the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) are pleased to present the latest instalment of the Future of Health and Wellness Speaker Series on Friday, May 31, 2019.
Alex Munter, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, is the keynote speaker. His discussion will focus on youth mental health.
The Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities has requested that all post-secondary institutions in Ontario conduct a review of their Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence Policy prior to September 2019.
The 2019 Ontario Budget commitment to create a one-window digital portal for apprentices will produce a more highly qualified workforce.
“The government’s plan to modernize apprenticeship training will create more opportunities for our learners and help narrow the skills gap in Ontario,” said Cheryl Jensen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Algonquin College. “Algonquin College is the proud home of one of the largest apprenticeship programs in the province and a new digital apprenticeship portal will make it easier to connect demand with opportunity.” Continue reading Algonquin College supports Ontario budget commitment to modernize apprenticeship training.
OTTAWA — Algonquin College has the highest number of online enrolments of all Colleges and CEGEPS in Canada. The ranking was based on the 2018 National Survey of Online and Digital Learning in Canada and used enrolment numbers from 2016-2017.
“This ranking is a testament to our efforts to provide flexible options for all our learners and shows that they recognize the value of lifelong learning in today’s economy,” said Algonquin College President Cheryl Jensen. “Students told us that they needed more online options and we listened, providing hundreds of courses to help them meet their educational goals.” Continue reading Algonquin College ranked first in Canada in online enrolments
OTTAWA — On behalf of the Board of Governors of Algonquin College, Chair Peter Nadeau has announced that Cheryl Jensen will retire after completing her term as President after five years of service.
“We are truly indebted to Cheryl for her years of service to Algonquin,” said Nadeau. “Under her leadership we have broken enrolment records, opened the cutting-edge DARE District, and been named one of the region’s Top 25 Employers each year that she has been with us.” Continue reading Algonquin College President Cheryl Jensen to retire at end of term
OTTAWA – Algonquin College is one of the first Ontario colleges to earn accreditation from Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada.
Government of Canada donates Coast Guard helicopter to Algonquin College
OTTAWA – Algonquin College has received a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter for hands-on training in its Aircraft Maintenance program.
On behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mona Fortier, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier, and Anita Vandenbeld, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West-Nepean, announced today that Algonquin College has received a surplus Coast Guard Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm BO105 helicopter. Continue reading Government of Canada donates Coast Guard helicopter to Algonquin College
Three Algonquin College Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students took home second place in Take Off!, a global hospitality competition held in Paris this week. Their ground-breaking concept for the hotel room of the future — a highly customizable, multi-sensory, AI environment — impressed the judges.