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July 25, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance celebrates fifth anniversary

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College recently marked its fifth anniversary.


July 21, 2024
Conestoga to launch new manufacturing micro-credential to meet evolving market needs

Conestoga, in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Mohawk College and Niagara College, will launch a new Manufacturing Leadership micro-credential


July 18, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance receives nearly $1 million to advance safety and inclusivity in skilled trades

Centre for Ontario’s Network of Skilled Trades Researchers, Unions, Contractors and Tradespeople (CONSTRUCT) striving to create a more sustainable workforce.


July 18, 2024
Conestoga lends support to Kitchener’s firefighting camp for young women

Conestoga’s Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program provided support to a City of Kitchener camp offering teenage girls the chance


July 18, 2024
Conestoga extends housing guarantee for first-year students until the end of July

Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to announce it is extending its housing guarantee application deadline


July 17, 2024
Hands-on events give young girls an opportunity to explore the skilled trades

Conestoga graduate and electrical apprentice Dee Durant regularly lends a hand at skilled trades events specifically for young girls knowing


July 15, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance awarded research infrastructure funding

Conestoga's Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has been awarded funding for applied research equipment through the Natural


July 12, 2024
CSI markets support student health and wellness

Bags packed with fresh fruits and vegetables at a discounted price are available through Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) in an


July 12, 2024
Conestoga and industry partner Magna develop customized training program

Conestoga worked closely with industry partner Magna to develop a customized training program to bolster the skills of its diverse


July 12, 2024
New degree program focuses on solutions for a dynamic IT industry

A new four-year degree program at Conestoga is designed to meet the need for leaders in the information technology (IT)


July 7, 2024
Creative Industries program co-ordinator awarded Conestoga’s top teaching honour

Kyle Christie from Conestoga’s School of Creative Industries has been selected as a 2024 recipient of the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished


July 5, 2024
Conestoga ranked among Canada’s best co-op programs

Conestoga’s co-op program was named among Canada’s best in 2024 by CourseCompare, ranking third out of 20 colleges and universities


July 4, 2024
Conestoga contributes expertise to eco-friendly resource for trades educators

Construction trades educators can easily incorporate eco-friendly learning and Indigenous perspectives into their courses with new free training modules from


June 28, 2024
Cambridge Food Bank receives funds and food from Conestoga fundraiser

The Conestoga community walked, donated money and collected food to rally behind the Cambridge Food Bank recently damaged by fire.


June 28, 2024
Student entrepreneurs awarded grants through new CSI and CEC partnership

A new award for entrepreneurs through the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC) launched this year by Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI).


June 28, 2024
Conestoga commemorates World Refugee Day with WUSC partnership

Conestoga commemorated World Refugee Day on June 20 by celebrating its sponsorship of refugee students over the past two years.


June 28, 2024
Conestoga esports nominated for five NACE awards

Conestoga Condors esports has been honoured with five National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) award nominations, marking the first NACE


June 21, 2024
Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance

Flags at all Conestoga campuses are at half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism


June 21, 2024
Conestoga celebrates class of 2024 at spring convocation

New graduates will be honoured at Conestoga’s spring convocation ceremonies from June 23 to 28. Held at Bingemans Conference Centre


June 21, 2024
School of Business receives two PRME awards for sustainability work

Conestoga’s School of Business received two awards at the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) North America Chapter Biennial Meeting,


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