Conestoga’s new Stratford location opens its doors in September and new students enrolling in a program at the Stratford campus for this fall have a chance to win up to $1,500 in tuition for their first term.
This rendering shows the student lounge in Conestoga's new Stratford campus location.
To celebrate the college’s Stratford expansion to a modern new space at 60 Erie Street, first-term students will also receive $200 in Campus Store credit and a Conestoga hoodie.
The new location marks a significant milestone in the college’s commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the city of Stratford, where Conestoga has been operating a campus on Youngs Street for half a century.
Programs offered will bridge the skills gap, equipping learners with the knowledge required for success in a wide range of fields, including business, health and life sciences, hospitality, and community services.
“As a leading institution in polytechnic education, Conestoga is dedicated to providing career-oriented programs and training that are relevant to the workforce and industry, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers,” said Paula Gouveia, vice-president, Academic.
“This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for both our institution and our students. We are thrilled to continue our legacy in Stratford and to invest in the community as it grows into a new location.”
Programs that will be offered at the new Stratford location include Academic Upgrading, Business-Marketing, Early Childhood Education, Event Management, General Arts & Sciences, Health Office Administration, Media Foundations, Office Administration, Payroll & Bookkeeping and Personal Support Worker (PSW).
Amenities at the newly renovated facility include a student lounge with kitchenette, welcome desk, BYOD classrooms and PSW skills lab with hospital beds.
CONESTOGA IN STRATFORD:
Conestoga has a long history in Stratford, beginning in 1969 as an Adult Education Centre operating out of the historic Stratford Teacher’s College and offering academic upgrading and commercial and technical studies to the community.
As Stratford’s population began to grow, the college offered carpentry and carpentry apprenticeship programs in response to the need for skilled tradespeople to support the construction industry.
In a combined residence and classroom facility in Stratford, Conestoga began training nurses in 1973 when Ontario transferred nursing education to colleges in response to the growing demands on the health-care system.
The college moved into its facility at 130 Youngs St. in 1973, where it has supported the community for more than 55 years with programs and training aligned to evolving local workforce needs.