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October 29, 2024
Students and employers gather at 30th anniversary P4E job fair

Over 3,000 post-secondary students and recent graduates were seeking connections and opportunities at the Partnerships for Employment (P4E) job fair...


July 30, 2024
Free workshops teach trades students essential skills for successful careers

A new program will prepare Conestoga skilled trades students for success in the workforce by cultivating invaluable skills like communication,...


May 15, 2024
Students practise interview skills with cutting-edge simulation training

A pilot project launched by Conestoga’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VARLab) will allow...


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 27, 2014
Conestoga recognizes outstanding local employers

Sixteen area employers were recognized at Conestoga’s 2014 Employer of Distinction awards presentation held on Thursday, March 27 at the...


October 25, 2013
Faculty member named among Women of the Year

Conestoga faculty member Robin Ritz-Carson was awarded a Women of the Year award by Stratford's The Optimism Place, Perth County's...


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 10, 2008
Grand Opening for Conestoga Career Centre

More than 100 representatives of community agencies, educational institutions and government gathered today at the Student/Client Services Building at...


November 4, 2008
Better Skills for Employees: Conestoga Part of National Project

Conestoga is one of only three Ontario college-sector participants chosen for involvement in a national project to develop and...


October 24, 2008
More Laid-off Workers to Get Second Career Training

Ontario is expanding access to Second Career so more laid-off workers can get skills training for high-demand jobs in their...


June 9, 2008
Second Career Strategy for Ontario Workers

McGuinty Government Helps Workers Retrain For New Jobs Ontarians now have a new way to train for a second career....