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Archives: Continuing Education

November 16, 2021
New micro-credential connects learning to Indigenous values, identity and spirit

A new micro-credential at Conestoga invites learners to draw connections between teaching practices and Indigenous knowledge....


September 24, 2021
Conestoga Online offers access and flexibility

Conestoga's School of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Online Learning has launched Conestoga Online. This website brings together all of...


September 13, 2021
Conestoga and Intact Public Entities launch new municipal risk micro-credential

Conestoga and Intact Public Entities have partnered to offer an exclusive new micro-credential to equip learners with essential knowledge and...


October 14, 2020
Applications open for agricultural equipment training

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the new Agricultural Equipment Operation program. Funded in part by the federal and provincial...


July 20, 2020
Ontario invests in new program to support LTC workforce needs

The Ontario government is investing almost $340,000 for a new Conestoga program that will help unemployed workers in Kitchener-Waterloo transition...


June 4, 2020
Industry partnership to prepare community leaders for non-profit boards

Conestoga has partnered with Capacity Canada to deliver a Modern Board Program to help train current and potential non-profit board...


August 4, 2017
Conestoga community members honoured with Canada 150 award

On August 1, MP Harold Albrecht and MPP Michael Harris honoured members of the Conestoga community during the Kitchener-Conestoga 150...


December 5, 2014
New courses prepare students for music industry success

A series of new courses to be delivered through Conestoga will provide students with the technological and practical skills required...


November 3, 2014

March 21, 2014
A family of riders

Brittany Bell has always had a passion for motorcycle riding. When she’s not busy catering weddings , parties and other...


November 26, 2013
Conestoga to provide training in modern audio arts production

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will offer music and audio production courses beginning in January 2014....


July 11, 2011
Turning motorcycles into something special

It’s amazing what people will pay for something if they know nobody else has it. Just ask Sean Mance....


November 12, 2010
Conestoga the Place for Solar Studies

At the Solar Industry Networking Group held in Cambridge this past September the question was put to the crowd ‘How...


September 22, 2010
Conestoga Partners with Solar Living Institute to Launch Energy Training Program

Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has recently launched a customized, online program to meet the training needs...


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...


July 10, 2008
Retail Florist Students Win Awards at Toronto Event

The students in Conestoga's Retail Florist program continue to earn praise and prizes for their imagination, creativity and technical excellence....


February 7, 2008
Community Partners 2008

The Community Partners Event is an opportunity for local employment agencies & employment providers to receive updates on current Conestoga...


November 13, 2007
Free Career Development program

This full time 8 to 10 week program is open to both men and women who are 19 years of...


October 23, 2007
Academic Upgrading Program Now Available Evenings in Stratford

Conestoga College has recently received additional funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to expand its academic upgrading...


March 8, 2004
Student Earns Canada Blooms Award

Canada Blooms is the largest annual flower and garden show in the nation. Produced by the Garden Club of Toronto...


December 23, 2002
Career Planning Courses Can Start Your New Year Right

Discovering new directions for a better New Year and a better career is a great resolution. And when it comes...


May 15, 2002
Conestoga Students Earn Prizes at Canadian Tulip Festival

The 50th annual Canadian Tulip Festival is in progress in Ottawa. As part of this internationally acclaimed event, festival...


August 2, 2001
Continuing Education Initiative Earns Provincial Award

Each year, the senior administrators of Continuing Education operations at Ontario’s community colleges present what are known as the Conny...