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April 29, 2022
Woodworking skills highlighted at year-end student event

Graduating students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician program presented capstone projects on April 21 at a year-end showcase to determine Best...


December 5, 2019
New Weston Family Scholars named

Twenty-five Conestoga skilled trades and apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades...


September 18, 2019
Engineering, technology and trades welcome new executive dean

Conestoga recently appointed Tony Thoma to the role of executive dean to the Schools of Engineering & Technology, Trades &...


April 24, 2019
Woodworking skills showcased at annual student event

On April 18, graduating students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician program presented final-year projects at an annual student showcase and awards...


May 2, 2018
Students showcase woodworking skills at year-end event

Graduating students from Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician program showcased final-year projects at an annual student awards presentation on April 26 to...


March 29, 2018
Woodworking graduate wins third cabinetmaking competition

Caleb Perry, a 2017 graduate of Conestoga’s Woodworking Technology advanced diploma program, finished in first place at the 2018 AWMAC...


May 18, 2017
Tech@Work showcases capstone projects

On May 2, students from 18 technical diploma programs showcased their capstone projects at the Cambridge campus for Tech@Work. The...


May 1, 2017
Woodworking skills on display at year-end showcase

Friends, family, program sponsors and members of the Conestoga community joined graduating students in the Woodworking Technician program on April...


April 22, 2016
Woodworking students showcase final-year projects

Graduating students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician and Cabinetmaker apprenticeship programs displayed their final-year projects at the Woodworking Centre at Doon...


March 21, 2016
Woodworking student wins first place in cabinetmaking contest

Woodworking Technology student Caleb Perry won first place in the 2016 AWMAC provincial cabinetmaking contest held March 19 at Conestoga’s...


November 27, 2015
Conestoga grad named 2015 Young Wood Pro

Dylan Horst, a 2015 Woodworking graduate, was recently named this year's winner of the Young Wood Pro contest by the...


April 30, 2014
Innovation on display at Conestoga

Students from more than a dozen diploma programs displayed their final term projects in the Atrium at the Cambridge Engineering...


April 25, 2014
Designing furniture from scratch

Students in Conestoga’s Woodworking Technician program presented their year-end projects as part of a special event held in the Woodworking...


August 21, 2013
Students display projects at Tech Showcase

Conestoga students displayed their year-end projects at the bi-annual Tech Showcase at Conestoga's Engineering and Information Technology campus on August...


March 1, 2013
Conestoga hosts woodworking competition

A group of Conestoga College students showed off their woodworking skills at the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada’s provincial...


October 2, 2012
Conestoga woodworking grad has bright future

Combining technology with traditional craftsmanship is achieving results for recent Woodworking Technology and Architectural Millwork program graduate Marcel Daigneault....


April 27, 2010
Tech@Work: Conestoga Students Display Top Projects

The proof and value of technical knowledge is how it can be used to develop new products, improve existing products,...


May 11, 2009
Conestoga Top College in International Competition

Conestoga's SAE mini-baja team placed 35th out over 150 entrants in this year’s event in Alabama. Conestoga was the...


December 9, 2008
Wood Products Students Garner Awards from National Council

Conestoga wood products program students have earned a clean sweep in a regional student design competition sponsored by the...


May 6, 2008
Woodworking Centre of Ontario

Conestoga College has offered a unique training program in Woodworking since 1967. It combines training in custom furniture design and...


April 18, 2008
Tech@Work: Conestoga Students Show Their Best

In today's world, the proof and value of technical knowledge is how it can be used to develop new products,...


February 7, 2008
Trades and Technology Days Set at Conestoga

Local Grade 7-8 students link up with technology at three campuses. Employers, our economy and our society need technical skills...


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...


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 14, 2005
Conestoga Students Catapult to Success

Catapults call to mind images of Roman Legions or the siege of medieval castles, but in 2005, catapults can be...


April 14, 2005
Conestoga Students Catapult to Success

Catapults call to mind images of Roman Legions or the siege of medieval castles, but in 2005, catapults can be...


June 16, 2004
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students, Alumni, Faculty

As part of the 36th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 16-17, President...


March 11, 2004
National Wood Council to Meet at Conestoga College

With its highly regarded programs in wood products manufacturing and its internationally respected Woodworking Centre of Ontario, Conestoga College is...


June 17, 2003
Outstanding Alumni to Be Recognized at Convocation

Three outstanding graduates of Conestoga College will be recognized at the College's Convocation ceremonies on June 18-19. Each will...


May 29, 2003
Conestoga Students Win Eleven Medals at Skills Ontario Event

Conestoga College students are taking home eleven medals for their excellent performances at the 14th annual Ontario Technological Skills...


March 17, 2003
Disability Services Students, Volunteers Receive Awards

Outstanding students and volunteers associated with the Disability Services Office at Conestoga College have received a number of awards...


June 14, 2002
Conestoga to Honour Outstanding Alumni at Convocation

Five outstanding graduates of Conestoga College will receive Alumni of Distinction Awards at the College’s 34th Convocation ceremonies on...


May 8, 2002
Woodworking Students, Graduates Earn Achievement Honours

Sixteen students and graduates from two Conestoga College diploma programs -- Woodworking Technician and Woodworking Technology -- have been...