Students from Confederation’s First Pre-Service Firefighter Program Secure Full-Time Positions with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue

jschoffe — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:13:08 +0000

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Wed, 2012-05-16

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Protective Services - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

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Representatives of Confederation College and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue announced that six students from the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program were offered probationary firefighter positions with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.

The program began in the fall of 2011. The curriculum is designed to provide academic preparation to candidates that wish to pursue a career in

Duhaime Commits to the Thunderhawks

jschoffe — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:28:55 +0000

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Tue, 2012-05-08

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Crystal Duhaime, former University of Regina Cougar and captain of the Notre Dame prep school Female Midget AAA Hounds, has committed to the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team.

Confederation College Continues to Perform Above Ontario Average

jschoffe — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:44:31 +0000

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Wed, 2012-04-18

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Confederation College continues to perform well in the annual Ontario Key Performance Indicator Report (KPI).

Issued today, the annual report has been published since 1998 and has been gathered by two independent research firms for colleges and for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. This year’s data represents information collected from March 2011 to Februa

A Pair of Queens Commit to Confederation College

jschoffe — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:41:20 +0000

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Fri, 2012-04-13

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Thunder Bay

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A pair of highly-regarded Thunder Bay Queens products have committed to the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team. Marnie Robinson and Savanna Gamache have confirmed their offers for fall admission; Marnie into the Aboriginal Community Advocacy program and Savanna into Dental Hygiene...

Confederation College Recognizes Athletic & Recreation Achievements

jschoffe — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:20:23 +0000

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Fri, 2012-04-13

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Thunder Bay

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The Student Union of Confederation College (SUCCI) wrapped up its Campus Recreation & Varsity Athletic programs this evening in Ryan Hall at the annual Awards Banquet. Athletes and recreation participants were acknowledged for their victories, accomplishments and outstanding performances over the past year...

Bartlett Commits to Confederation College

jschoffe — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:18:07 +0000

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Thu, 2012-04-05

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In its first announcement regarding the 2012-13 season roster, the Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team announces that forward Kristen Bartlett has committed to the team. Kristen has confirmed her offer for fall admission into the highly-competitive Medical Radiation Technology program at the college.

Bartlett will be graduating from Dryden High School, where she

Confederation College Hosted March Chamber After Business

jschoffe — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 20:21:55 +0000

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Wed, 2012-03-21

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Thunder Bay

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The SUCCI Atrium, in the Confederation College new REACH facility, was the site of the March Chamber After Business event. A large crowd was in attendance with 26 exhibits on display which featured a number of local businesses as well as College programs.

College students participated in a number of exhibits which allowed them to showcase their programs. These included exhibits featuring trades and technology, broadcasting, health and community services, and marketing programs.

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Ashton Faulds, second-year Business Marketing student, indicated “This event allowed me the opportunity to network with a number of businesses owners and representatives in our community and to make employer connections, which will help after I graduate”.

Faulds and his classmates were raising awareness and selling tickets for the “Rock the Centre” concert, a student organized event with funds donated to the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre ...

Seven Confederation College Students are Proud Recipients of this Year’s National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Bursaries

jschoffe — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:32:43 +0000

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Thu, 2012-03-08

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A few Confederation College students can breathe a little bit easier when it comes to paying for their education. Recipients of this year’s National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) bursaries were awarded to seven students from Confederation College this year.

“All of us at Confederation College are very proud of all our students and we want to see them reach their full potential,” said College President Jim Madder. “Bursaries like these support our students in the pursuit of their career.”

The NAAF student bursary recipients are as follows:

Industry Representatives Participate in the Second Annual Confederation College Technology Symposium

jschoffe — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 22:35:09 +0000

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Fri, 2012-03-02

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Thunder Bay

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Representatives from Resolute Forest Products, OPG and Bombardier Transportation were on hand today at the Confederation College McIntyre Building, encouraging students to pursue careers in technology as the need grows in each of their sectors.

As part of the second annual Technology Symposium, three industry representatives spoke at a media conference today outlining the excellent career opportunities available here at home...

Annual Awards Recognition Reception - Student Recipients Received Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards

jschoffe — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:06:48 +0000

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Thu, 2012-02-23

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Financial supporters from the community and surrounding area were on hand to see over $181,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards provided to 377 deserving Confederation College students at the annual Awards Recognition Reception.

Confederation College students were recognized for their academic achievement and community involvement.