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Confederation College Launches Float Plane Training at Quetico College School - Eva Lake

Confederation College President, Jim Madder, announced on May 22nd. that float plane training will be conducted at Eva Lake beginning this month and continue through to August of this year. 

Operations will be hosted at Quetico College School, formerly the Quetico Centre throughout the summer period with 38 students planning to take part....

Confederation College Broadcasting Students Win Three National Awards

Confederation College Broadcasting Students Win Three National Awards

The Broadcasting program at Confederation College has been recognized by the Broadcast Educators Association of Canada (BEAC) with first place standing for 3 separate categories.  These are Video Documentary, Video Commercial or Promotion and Audio PSA. 

Selected among a field of over 200 entrants from 18 institutions across Canada, ...

Atikokan High School Students Visit Banff to Learn About Travel & Tourism

Atikokan High School students enrolled in the Travel & Tourism dual credit program returned from a trip of a lifetime to Banff, Alberta.

The students are taking a dual credit Travel & Tourism course, Introduction to Hospitality, through the School College Work Initiative (SCWI) in partnership with Confederation College.

Confederation College Continues to Perform Above the Ontario Average

Confederation College continues to see an upward trend in the Ontario Key Performance Indicators Report (KPI).

According to the report, Confederation College ranked number one of all colleges in Ontario for employer satisfaction with a rate of 97.5%. This signifies the number of employers who are very satisfied with the level of education graduates are relaying in the workforce. The college moved up from the number four position last year.  The provincial average was reported at 93.4%.

Other highlights include ...

Confederation College & Let’s Talk Science Hosted 4th Annual Aboriginal Science Fair

The Let’s Talk Science outreach program at Confederation College hosted the 4th Annual Aboriginal Science Fair for Aboriginal Students today. The Science Fair showcased projects, solutions and innovations with direct Aboriginal content. Students from across the region in grades 8 to 12 were on campus to participate in this event.

Confederation College’s Engineering & Environmental Technology Students Hold 3rd Annual Technology Symposium

Engineering and Environmental Technology students hosted “Design the Future”, the 3rd Annual Technology Symposium today at Confederation College.  The symposium is a student-led initiative with the sole purpose of allowing students to network with their peers and professionals in the technology industry.

Employers from the engineering and environmental technology sectors were on campus to meet with students and provide insight about career prospects and help gain a better perspective of the job skill requirements.

In addition, students had the opportunity to listen to a number of panelists from the technology industry speak about real world projects and how they relate to their current studies...

Confederation College Thunderhawks Curling Teams Head for Nationals

Confederation’s curling teams are in final preparation before they head out to the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association National Curling Championships in Edmonton, AB - March 20 – 23, 2013.  The Championships are hosted by NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) at the Avonair Curling Club.

Both the men’s and women’s Thunderhawks curling teams returned from the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Provincial Curling Championships with silver medals and a qualification to represent Ontario at the National event ...

Confederation College Dental Programs Receives Seven-year Accreditation

The Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs at Confederation College received a seven-year accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).    

A seven-year accreditation acknowledges that the program has met national educational standards and that it effectively prepares graduates to work in the field of dental hygiene or dental assis

Ring of Fire Aboriginal Training Alliance Announced

Matawa First Nations Management’s Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services (KKETS), Noront Resources Ltd.

Launch of College's Job Bank on Workbay at 2013 Career and Summer Recruitment Fair

Employers spanning a variety of sectors were at Confederation College on February 26th, vying for an opportunity to meet with job seekers and provide insight about career prospects as part of the 2013 Career and Summer Job Recruitment Fair.

The career fair is a popular annual event that brings students and the public together with employers to develop contacts and understand the current job market. The career fair also included companies seeking employees to fill job vacancies for summer employment...

Annual Awards Recognition Reception – Student Recipients Received Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

Financial supporters from the community and surrounding area were on hand to see over $142,000 in scholarships, bursaries and awards provided to 360 deserving Confederation College students at the annual Awards Recognition Reception.

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

Oshki Anishnawbeg Student Association Hosts Suicide Prevention Presentation

Oshki Anishnawbeg Student Association (OASA) at Confederation College presented Choose Life today to recognize Suicide Awareness & Prevention Day.

Scott Chisholm, Founder of Collateral Damage – Those Left Behind by Suicide, took to the stage to discuss mental health, getting support and ways to identify and reach out to someone considering suicide.  Scott shared his personal story and the role it played in starting the Collateral Damage Project...

Confederation College Adds Web Radio Station to Program Curriculum

Confederation College Centre for Applied Media Production officially launched www.camptv.ca, a web-based radio station today.  Students of the Television Broadcast Production program now have the opportunity to broadcast to the world of talk radio, using video streaming and graphic design from the steps of Confederation College.

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This new learning resource will enrich the entire media cluster of programs. Students from the Film Production and Multimedia programs will be producing content for the station. As the curriculum develops, both students and faculty will have the opportunity to produce original programming.

A web radio station provides the ability to have video stream and radio broadcasting at the same time...

Six Northern Colleges Sign Agreement to Work in Collaboration

Confederation College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding creating a partnership with all the northern Ontario colleges including, Canadore College, Sault College, Cambrian College, Collège Boréal and Northern College.

Gas Spill at Confederation College Thunder Bay Campus

A gasoline pump malfunction occurred on the Thunder Bay campus resulting in 140 gallons (700 L) of gasoline spilling into the storm water system. 

The college’s sewer infrastructure is not tied into the city's line.

Confederation College Staff and Students Contribute Over $41,000 to the United Way and Stock the Bank

Students and staff from Confederation College announced today that $41,061.52 was raised in support of the United Way and “Stock the Bank”, an internal campaign in support of the student food bank. 

Over 150 Academic Upgrading Students Recognized for their Achievements During Learner Recognition Day

Confederation College celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of 154 students from its Academic Upgrading program today with a formal ceremony. Students were presented with certificates, awards and bursaries in recognition of their completion of academic upgrading courses.

The Academic Upgrading program offers an individualized approach to learning and prepares students to meet their educational and/or employment goals. The program focuses on upgrading mathematics, communications, biology, chemistry, physics and computer skills. Following the completion of the preparatory courses, students can gain direct entry into post secondary programs and apprenticeships, or earn their Academic and Career Entrance program (ACE) which is a provincially recognized certificate program that is equivalent to Grade 12 ...

Local High School Students Visit Confederation College

Students from Thunder Bay high schools visited Confederation College today as part of the annual College Open House. 

Students from across the city were on campus to tour and learn more about the programs offered.  Coordinators were on hand to provide detail on programs available and identify areas of interest in relation to future careers. 

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    • Shari (MacFayden) MacKenzie, Manager of Recruitment and the Coordinator of this year’s Open House said that it is events like this one that provide potential students the opportunity to experience college life and have the important one-on-one conversations with Program Coordinators...

    Confederation College and UOIT Sign Articulation Agreement

    Confederation College and Oshawa’s University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), have joined forces to provide increased access to postsecondary education.

    A new articulation agreement has been signed that provides qualified graduates, with advanced standing of two and three-year programs, direct entry into a number of the UOIT undergraduate degree programs in business, adult ed

    Four Ontario Colleges Sign Agreement to Work in Collaboration

    Four Ontario Colleges Sign Agreement to Work in Collaboration

    Confederation College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today creating a partnership with Northern College in Timmins, Collège Boréal in Sudbury and Fleming College located in Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.  The agreement reinforces a collaborative approach to delivering programs in environmental an

    Confederation College Brings Women’s Junior Hockey Back to Thunder Bay

    October 12, 2012 –After a nearly two-year hiatus, Confederation College is excited to host a weekend of women’s junior hockey in Thunder Bay.  The Thunderhawks women’s hockey team squares off against the Manitoba Women’s Junior Hockey League (MWJHL) Silvertips tonight at 7:30 at Delaney Arena.

    Medical Radiation Technology Program Receives Six-year Accreditation

    The Medical Radiation Technology Program at Confederation College received a six-year accreditation from the Canadian Medical Association Conjoint Accreditation Services.    

    Confederation College Attracts Largest Number of International Students to Date

    Confederation College is hosting 120 international students from India, China, Korea, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Italy and Vietnam.  This is the largest number of international students to date.  

    Increased outreach to international markets has proven highly successful.

    Confederation College Announces Thunderhawks Golf Team

    Confederation College Thunderhawks Golf coach, David Reid is pleased to introduce this year’s award winning team:

    • Kevin Jackson
    • Jordan Davis
    • Brad Romeo
    • Marc Trevisanutto
    • Ehren Menard

     

    The golf team will be traveling to Windsor to compete in the 2012 OCAA Golf Championships hosted by St.

    Ready, Set, Go - Confederation College Welcomes Students for the 2012-13 Academic Year

    September 4, 2012 – Confederation College is avidly anticipating the start of a new academic year. Orientation began today with great events to welcome new and returning students.

    MTV’s Jessi Cruickshank joined students at the Student Union BBQ Luncheon and spoke about “Making the Most of Your College Experience...

    CRIBE Invests More Than $500,000 in Projects Essential to the Future of the Bio-Economy in Ontario

    The Centre for Research and Innovation in the Bio-Economy (CRIBE) is supporting two more projects that will secure Thunder Bay and the Northwest as the epicentre of the new bio-economy in Ontario.

    CRIBE is providing $467,212 to a partnership with Confederation College to develop the Bio-Energy Learning and Research Centre (BLRC) which will contain a fuel testing lab, demonstration space

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

    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

    First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment Program Participants at Confederation College This Week

    26 First Nations youth are at Confederation College this week (July 30 - August 3), participating in the First Nations Natural Resources Youth Employment program (FNNRYEP).

    15th Annual Lake of the Woods Campus Golf Tournament Raises over $9,000.00 for Local Scholarships and Bursaries

    Yesterday the Confederation College Lake of the Woods Campus hosted a successful fundraising golf tournament raising over $9,000.00.

    The best-ball tournament began with a shot gun start at 1:00 pm with a record number of 17 teams participating. The golfing was followed by dinner, awards and auctions.

    Pikangikum First Nation and Red Lake Campus Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    22 Confederation College graduates, crossed the stage today during two 2012 Convocation Ceremonies, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.

    This morning’s ceremony in Pikangikum First Nation, which included 7 graduates from Pikangikum’s Whitefeather Forest Training Initiative, was the first official Confederation College Convocation held in any

    Dryden Campus Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    37 students from the Confederation College Dryden Campus, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs. 

    This group joins the over 1353 students who are graduating from Confederation College this year from across northwestern Ontario.

    Sioux Lookout Campus Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    4 students from the Confederation College Sioux Lookout campus, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.

    The 4 students graduated from Office Administration – General, Social Service Worker and Pre-Health Sciences programs.

    Rainy River District Campus Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    27 students from the Confederation College Rainy River District Campus - Fort Frances, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.

    This group joins the over 1353 students who are graduating from Confederation College this year from across northwestern Ontario.

    Confederation College President, Jim M

    Confederation College Graduates over 1300 in 2012

    Over 1300 graduates received certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas today at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium during Confederation College’s 2012 Convocation ceremonies.

    Graduates from Negahneewin College and the School of Health and Community Services were featured in the morning while the afternoon ceremony included the School of Aviation (ACE), School of Engineering, Technology and Trades and the School of Business, Hospitality and Media Arts.

    President Jim Madder, presided over the ceremonies, his first Thunder Bay convocation since joining Confederation last July. “Graduates should be very proud of themselves for their accomplishments,” said Madder. “Ceremonies like these signify completion of hard work, dedication, and a keen understanding of the skills and knowledge that will transition them successfully into the workforce” ...

    Lake of the Woods Campus Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    33 students from the Confederation College Lake of the Woods Campus - Kenora, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.

    Marathon Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation

    9 students from the Confederation College Northshore campus in Marathon, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.

    The nine students graduated from Concurrent Disorders, Social Service Worker, Pre-Health and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs.

    This group joins the over 1235 Confederation Colle

    Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Locating Training Facility in Thunder Bay

    The Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA), a leading developer and provider of prevention solutions for work environments involving high-risk activities, announced today the location of a training facility in Thunder Bay, specifically within Confederation College’s Dorion Building.

    The IHSA was formed in January 2010 by amalgamating the Construction Safety Association of

    Confederation College Supports Student and Staff Reservists

    Confederation College was the scene of a unique military ceremony today in which the College formally adopted new military leave policies - reflecting a trend of public and government support for members of Canada’s Reserve Force. 

    Confederation College President D. Jim Madder joined Rear-Admiral Jennifer Bennett, Chief Reserves and Cadets ...

    Duhaime Commits to the Thunderhawks

    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

    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