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April 10, 2024
Awards ceremony recognizes employers and students

Conestoga’s annual Employer Recognition Awards honoured the contributions of businesses, employers, community partners, and co-op and Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) students...


February 23, 2024
Conestoga ranked among Canada’s top engineering technology schools

Conestoga was named among Canada’s best engineering technology schools in 2024 by University Magazine, ranking number 6 out of 10...


February 12, 2021
Co-op student website design receives industry award

Conestoga IT Innovation and Design student Michael Pantaleon was part of an industry team recently recognized for its work on...


November 21, 2019
Conestoga entrepreneur uses co-op to launch startup

A co-op work term helped Christina Vanderkooy embrace her entrepreneurial spirit. The 2019 IT Innovation and Design graduate launched a...


August 28, 2019
Students present theses at design showcase

Graduating students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Design degree program welcomed the college community to the Idea Exchange at the Old...


April 26, 2019
Tech@Work highlights student projects

Student capstone projects from various technical diploma programs were on display at Conestoga’s annual Tech@Work exhibition, held April 23....


April 5, 2019
Research symposium examines early learning program development

Graduating students in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (BELPD) program presented research projects at a year-end symposium on...


March 25, 2019
Top employers and co-op students honoured at awards ceremony

On March 21, Conestoga’s outstanding employer partners and co-op students were honoured at the annual Employer Recognition awards breakfast at...


October 30, 2018
Conestoga welcomes CEWIL members for AGM

On October 24, Conestoga welcomed representatives from institutions across Canada for CEWIL Canada’s Annual General Meeting and Professional Development event....


May 4, 2018
Conestoga welcomes European media tour with a focus on work-integrated learning

Conestoga welcomed delegates from an international media visit to the college’s Cambridge campus on April 30, as part of a...


March 23, 2018
Co-op employers and students honoured at celebration

To celebrate National Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Week, Conestoga’s Career Centre and Co-operative Education and Corporate Training departments hosted an...


January 12, 2018
Robotics and Automation program highlighted in Maclean's 2018 college guide

Conestoga’s Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation advanced diploma program has been highlighted in the Maclean’s 2018 College and...


January 10, 2018
Conestoga engineering students complete co-op terms at Tesla

Rob Boulos, a Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) student, recently completed his first co-op term at Tesla’s...


January 8, 2018
Conestoga director appointed to CEWIL Canada board

Conestoga’s Kristine Dawson, director, Co-operative Education, Career Services and Work-Integrated Learning, has been appointed president-elect of the board of directors...


March 27, 2017
Top employers and students honoured during National Co-op Week

In recognition of National Co-op Week, Conestoga’s School of Career & Academic Access, Department of Co-operative Education, and Corporate Training...


March 18, 2016
Conestoga honours top employers and co-op students

In recognition of this year's National Co-op Week, Conestoga recognized some of the college’s outstanding employer-partners and co-op students at...


January 18, 2016
Students design solution for electronic waste recycling

An applied research project has moved from a Conestoga lab to the production line at a local business thanks to...


July 21, 2015
Conestoga program receives international interest

Students in Conestoga’s Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) degree program may have the opportunity to explore international co-op...


March 22, 2015
Conestoga honours outstanding students and employers

Close to 100 members of the Conestoga community, partners and friends gathered in the Blue Room at the Doon campus...


April 4, 2013
Co-op Students of the Year Named

Two Conestoga students were recently recognized for excellence in job and academic performance as well as contributions to co-operative education...


March 22, 2013
Co-op gains momentum at Conestoga

Each post is from a different person, but they all have the same message: co-op is one of the best...


December 6, 2012
Accounting grad rewarded for hard work

A Conestoga grad has been recognized for her outstanding work as an accountant....


October 4, 2012
Conestoga grads serving up great food

In an ultra competitive marketplace, opening a restaurant is about timing, research and months - if not years - of...


May 25, 2012
Robotics students get taste of food industry

Thanks to a pair of propitious partnerships, Conestoga’s robotics program has begun to position itself in the rapidly growing food...


April 18, 2012
Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

National Co-op Week, held this year from March 19-23, was established to recognize the value and importance of co-operative education...


February 24, 2012
Robotics students add flair to opening ceremony

The recent grand opening of Conestoga’s School of Engineering and Information Technology at the new South campus came complete with...


September 27, 2011
Conestoga Students Featured in Oktoberfest Iron Chef Competition

On Wednesday, October 5, eight of the region’s most respected chefs will team up with future top chefs from Conestoga’s...


September 23, 2011
CAA Success Story - Shawn

Shawn came to the Stratford Conestoga Career Centre in 2009 when he had been downsized from a job that he...


June 14, 2011
Conestoga Spring Convocation Ceremonies to be Held June 14-16

More than 3800 graduating students will be recognized at the 43rd Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and...


June 10, 2011
Conestoga Students Excel at National Skills Competition

Congratulations to Conestoga students Andrew Elg of Listowel, Marshall McPherson of Kitchener , Petro Prymak of Kitchener and David Roberts...


May 30, 2011
Students and Donors Honoured at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

On May 18th, Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its second annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Roofing...


May 3, 2011
New Partnership Provides International Exchange Opportunity for Students

Students from Conestoga’s Architecture-Project & Facility Management degree program will have the opportunity to study abroad this fall in the...


April 27, 2011
On Top of the World!

Conestoga Takes Top Spots in Global Business Strategy Competition! Simulated companies run by two teams of third-year Business Administration students...


April 7, 2011
Conestoga Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

National Co-op Week, held this year from March 21 to 25, recognizes the value and importance of co-operative education at...


March 31, 2011
Conestoga Business Degree Receives International Trade Accreditation

Graduates of Conestoga’s Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in International Business Management will soon be adding another credential to...


March 15, 2011
Conestoga Engineers Bring Home Top Honours from National Competition

On the heels of their historic win at the Ontario Engineering Competition last month, a team of students from Conestoga’s...


March 2, 2011
WSIB Students Succeed with Courage & Support

Being forced to make a career change is not easy under any circumstances, but needing to re-train because of an...


February 8, 2011
Historic Win for Conestoga's Engineering Program

A team of students from Conestoga’s Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) degree program made history this past weekend as they captured...


January 14, 2011
Program Now Accredited by Canadian Supply Chain Sector

Conestoga's Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management Program is now accredited by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC)...


November 30, 2010
Conestoga Students Honoured by International Foundation

Six students from Conestoga’s Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) degree program recently travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, where they...


November 26, 2010
Guelph Hydro Supports Conestoga's Powerline Technician Program

Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. has announced the endowment of the Rick Lane / Corrie Bridgman Memorial Academic Grant which...


November 22, 2010
Program Receives Six Sigma Accreditation for Business Management

Beginning in 2011, graduates of Conestoga’s Business Administration program in Materials and Operations Management will have an additional credential to...


April 1, 2010
Co-op Education Excellence Recognized by Conestoga

March 22-26 was National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities, and...


November 25, 2009
Conestoga Wins Team Gold, Individual Awards at Ontario Marketing Competition

A team of 14 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from Mohawk...


August 19, 2009
Gordon Dennis Honoured Through Memorial Scholarship

The late Gordon Dennis of Rockwood, Ontario built a 30-year career in the transportation sector, culminating as Director of Distribution...


July 28, 2009
Technical Students to Showcase Imaginative, Real-World Projects

Conestoga College technology students believe they can make the world better and more efficient. They are ready to show employers...


April 28, 2009
Co-op Students for Hire

Although the spring / summer session officially begins May 1st, it's not too late to tap into Conestoga's pool...


March 31, 2009
Conestoga Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 23-27 was National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities,...


May 6, 2008
Dual Credential Students Receive Industry Recognition

School's out and now on to Co-op placements for our dual credential students in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship...


April 21, 2008
Agfa-Conestoga Affiliation: New Directions for the Future of Health Care

Doctors, medical associations, health care administrators and government policymakers are increasingly calling for accelerated adoption and integration of information technology...


March 12, 2008
Conestoga College Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 17-21 is National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada’s colleges and universities, and...


January 30, 2008
Popular University/College Job Fair Marks 15th Year

It’s a great idea that has become even better with time. Students and alumni of Conestoga College and the three...


January 22, 2008
Architecture-Construction Students, Employers Showcase Careers and Projects January 29

One of the great strengths of a Conestoga education is the strong link between program curriculum and the related working...


January 4, 2008
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $25,000 in entrance and academic achievement...


December 7, 2007
National Wood Council Presents Awards to Conestoga Students

Five Conestoga College woodworking students have received major awards from the Canadian Wood Council for their work in designing innovative...


October 22, 2007
On-Campus Job Fair

On Oct. 17, close to 300 students met with over 65 employers in the Rec. Centre of Conestoga's Doon...


July 3, 2007
Technology Students Earn Babcock & Wilcox Scholarships

Two Conestoga technology program students have earned $1,250 scholarships from Babcock & Wilcox Canada for their academic accomplishments, demonstrated leadership...


June 21, 2007
Mike Magda - Conestoga's Winning Chef

Mike Magda earned a Conestoga diploma from the Food and Beverage Management program in 2001. He returned to Conestoga as...


May 14, 2007
18th Annual Skills Competition

What a sight! Nearly 20,000 visitors and more than 600 entrants filled RIM Park to capacity April 30 and May...


April 20, 2007
Motive Power Sector Growing at Conestoga

Starting in September 2007, Conestoga College will offer two new programs in the motive power sector at the Guelph Campus....


April 19, 2007
Tech@Work: Student Technical Project Showcase

The proof and value of technical knowledge and skills in todays world is how these can be used to develop...


April 2, 2007
Conestoga Student Wins National Award from Professional Association

Cristina Car of Waterloo, a third-year student in the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga...


March 19, 2007
Conestoga Co-op Student Wins Provincial and National Honours

As part of National Co-op Week activities, Conestoga College will recognize the outstanding college co-op student of the year, who...


March 15, 2007
Conestoga College Names Co-op Students and Employer of the Year

March 19-23 is National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada’s colleges and universities, and...


February 20, 2007
Professional Software Donation Aids Operations Management Program

Students in Conestoga’s Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program will have high-level professional skills when they participate in...


January 30, 2007
Marketing team finishes third overall

Marketing team finishes third overall A team of Conestoga marketing students finished third overall at the Ontario Colleges' Marketing Competition...


December 8, 2006
New Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The School of Trades and Apprenticeship at Conestoga College is pleased to announce a NEW initiative at the Guelph...


November 29, 2006
International Scholarship Honours for Architecture Degree Students

Four students in Conestoga’s degree program in Architecture - Project and Facility Management have earned prestigious scholarships awarded by the...


November 9, 2006
Architecture Degree Students in San Diego

Four students from the Architecture – Project and Facility Management bachelor degree program were recently honoured in San Diego....


October 24, 2006
Business Students Win Scholarships to International Conference

Three students from the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga College will be in Orlando, Florida...


July 11, 2006
New Programs Highlight Launch of New Campus in Waterloo

Conestoga College begins operations this fall at its new, larger location in Waterloo -- 108 University Ave. E. This new...


June 16, 2006
Convocation 2006

Smiles were the order of the day as more than 3,000 Conestoga graduates had the opportunity to walk across...


May 9, 2006
Minister Endorses New Approach to Trades Education

During a visit to the Guelph campus of Conestoga College today, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Chris Bentley strongly...


April 18, 2006
Five Outstanding Conestoga Co-op Students Recognized

For their efforts and achievements during the co-op employment portions of their 2004-2005 academic year, five outstanding Conestoga College students...


April 12, 2006
Conestoga Degree Students Win National Energy Honours

Jon Douglas and Amanda Ford, students in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program at Conestoga College, have...


November 30, 2004
Unique New Conestoga Degree Program Will Add Value to Health Care System

"Accountability and integration depend on good information and the systems to share that information with all members of the health...


November 18, 2004
M&M Donates to Conestoga Hospitality Programs

Mac Voisin is a great local business success story and a friend of Conestoga. His connection with the Conestoga College...


August 5, 2004
Students Build, Demonstrate Automated Assembly Lines

The great value and defining feature of college-level education is seeing what students can actually do with what they know....


May 13, 2004
Unique New Program to Combine Diploma, Apprenticeship

In September 2004, Conestoga College will offer a unique program called Mechanical Technician Diploma/Apprenticeship Co-op at the Doon campus in...


March 12, 2003
Conestoga Reception, Awards Mark Co-op Week

March 17-21 is National Co-operative Education Week, a time set aside by Canadian colleges and universities which provide co-op...


April 5, 2002
IEEE Win Sees Conestoga Team Outpace Local Universities

Is Conestoga College ready for applied degree programs? Apparently so, to judge by a recent local competition sponsored by...


March 27, 2002
Applied Degrees: A Major Step Forward for Conestoga, Region

Conestoga College has earned the right to be among the first community colleges in Ontario to offer full, four-year...