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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...


July 30, 2014
Career Centre locations open August 4

Conestoga Career Centre locations at Waterloo and Stratford will be open on the upcoming civic holiday, Monday, August 4. The...


May 9, 2014
Students excel at 2014 Ontario Skills

With a total of 18 medals across a variety of categories, Conestoga students achieved outstanding success as they demonstrated their...


April 30, 2014
Government of Canada invests in Centre for Smart Manufacturing at Conestoga

Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) will invest $2.3 million over the next five years for the establishment...


April 22, 2014
Manufacturing Leadership Council supports industry growth

A new Manufacturing Leadership Council recently announced for Waterloo Region will undertake a comprehensive set of initiatives to help ensure...


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...


February 20, 2014
Conestoga to provide additional programming in Brantford

Conestoga College will work in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier University and the City of Brantford to expand college-level programming to...


November 26, 2013
Connect with Waterloo Region's filmmaking community

Conestoga’s School of Media & Design will host a Filmmakers’ Forum from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29...


November 19, 2013
Conestoga grad honoured at 2013 Premier's Awards

Tahani Aburaneh, a 1987 graduate of Conestoga’s Business Administration - Management Studies program, joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished...


November 13, 2013
Work started on centre of excellence for innovation in aging

Ground was broken for a pioneering innovation institute for aging on the north campus of the University of Waterloo today....


November 11, 2013
Partners for international business - Scotiabank and Conestoga

A new partnership between the Centre for Entrepreneurship at Conestoga College and Scotiabank will support a number of new initiatives...


November 1, 2013
Conestoga's Fall Convocation recognizes more than 1200 new graduates

More than 1200 graduating students will be recognized at the Fall 2013 convocation ceremony of Conestoga College Institute of Technology...


October 16, 2013
New training resources for health care launched at Conestoga

Stakeholders from across Ontario’s health care community were on-hand today as Public Health Ontario visited Conestoga’s Doon campus to launch...


September 11, 2013
International exchange program promotes cross-cultural cooperation

Two engineering students from the Technical University of Liberec in the Czech Republic are currently studying at Conestoga as part...


September 10, 2013
Life Insurance education program to start at Conestoga in 2014

A new, two-year co-op diploma program that provides students with the skills and knowledge required for careers in Canada’s life...


September 4, 2013
Enrolment growth continues at Conestoga for 2013

As a new academic year begins, officials at Conestoga report substantial increases in enrolment for both Canadian and international students,...


August 6, 2013
Conestoga appoints new head coach for men's volleyball

Conestoga College is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Harris as the new head coach of its men's volleyball...


July 9, 2013
New degree program blends graphic design with business skills training

Conestoga’s new bachelor’s degree program in Design, described by Lionel Gadoury, president of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, as...


June 10, 2013
Conestoga spring convocation to be held June 11 - 13

More than 4100 graduating students will be recognized at the 44th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and...


May 10, 2013
Conestoga achieves first-place finish in provincial skills competition

With a total of 14 medals across a variety of skills categories, Conestoga achieved a top-place finish among Ontario colleges...


April 26, 2013
Province-wide survey shows strength of Conestoga programs

According to results from the 2012-13 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) survey, Conestoga continues to excel in preparing students for today’s...


April 16, 2013
Conestoga partners in Canada's first hands-on home improvement skills training program for consumers

Lowe's Canada, together with The Caruk Group of Companies, today announced the launch of Build-It-Yourself Learning Centres (BiY), the country's...


April 15, 2013
Partners for skills training - Conestoga and Eastforest Homes

Conestoga’s commitment to skills trades training to support workforce needs and build our community has received a major boost, thanks...


March 22, 2013
Budget focuses on skills development and innovation for a prosperous future

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Ontario’s fastest growing college and a leader in polytechnic education, welcomes the...


December 21, 2012
Conestoga grad named 2012 Premier's Award winner for Business

Chameli Naraine, a 1983 graduate of the Business Administration - Materials Management program (now Supply Chain and Operations Management), joined...


November 16, 2012
Partners celebrate grand opening of food processing technology institute

The grand opening of the Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) was celebrated November 15th at Conestoga's Engineering and Information...


November 9, 2012
Government supports research for seniors care at Conestoga

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), visited the Cowan Health Sciences Centre at Conestoga College on...


November 2, 2012
Fall Convocation 2012

Convocation video now available. More than 1500 graduating students were recognized at the Fall 2012 convocation ceremony of Conestoga College...


October 30, 2012
Conestoga's vision for polytechnic education includes three-year degrees

The strategic mandate developed by Conestoga in response to a request from Ontario's Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities defines...


October 26, 2012
New EMS Station supports student learning and community needs

A partnership between Conestoga and the Region of Waterloo has resulted in a unique project that provides future paramedics and...


October 23, 2012
Partners for business development and growth

Finding support for the creation of successful new business ventures will soon be easier, thanks to a new partnership between...


October 19, 2012
Conestoga: Ontario's fastest growing college

Enrolment figures released by the Ontario College Application Service this week confirm that it's another record-breaking year for Conestoga College....


October 16, 2012
Advancing learning in your local community

Students in the Brantford area now have additional educational options close to home thanks to a partnership between Conestoga and...


July 31, 2012
Helping skilled newcomers find jobs

Federal and provincial government representatives visited Conestoga on July 31 to announce funding that will support more than 500 skilled...


June 19, 2012
Partners for entrepreneurship

Conestoga’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and the creation of successful new businesses to build our community has received a major...


June 15, 2012
Students and Donors Honoured at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

On May 30, Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its third annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Roofing...


June 15, 2012
Golf tournament supports research for seniors care

Conestoga’s shared vision for senior care came closer to reality on May 23, thanks to the enthusiastic golfers and community...


June 11, 2012
2012 Spring Convocation, June 12 - 14

More than 4000 graduating students will be recognized at the 44th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and...


May 31, 2012
Conestoga family supports college with record donation

Conestoga employees, retirees and alumni have made history with their record donation of $865,712 to support expansion projects at the...


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...


May 16, 2012
Student series wins national award

Conestoga Connected, a series produced by students in the Broadcast Television program at Conestoga College, has been awarded first place...


May 9, 2012
Student runway performance raises money for local food bank

For the second consecutive year, a class of Conestoga students rocked the runway in order to raise awareness about hunger...


May 9, 2012
Chairity Gala a huge success

Conestoga's interior decorating program is sitting pretty thanks to its inaugural Chairity Gala on April 3, which raised $3,500 for...


May 9, 2012
Conestoga students excel at Ontario Skills competition

Conestoga students enjoyed outstanding success at the 2012 Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) in Waterloo on May 6 and 7,...


April 24, 2012
Health Sciences Centre named in honour of local philanthropists

Conestoga's commitment to providing highly trained personnel to serve the region's growing health-care needs has received a major boost thanks...


April 9, 2012
Conestoga teams impress at local Pitch Night

Conestoga showed its entrepreneurial spirit on March 28, when five teams represented the college at a local Pitch Night competition....


April 4, 2012
Conestoga Dean Named Fellow of Ontario Hostelry Institute

Gary Hallam, executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality at Conestoga College, has been named as a Fellow...


April 2, 2012
Students receive top prize for Crowning Achievements

A group of Conestoga architecture students participating in an event to raise money and awareness for hunger in the community...


March 23, 2012
International exchange opportunities for business degree students

Thanks to new agreements between Conestoga and three accredited universities in Eastern Europe and South America, students enrolled in business...


March 23, 2012
Supporting their local community

Jennifer Thao, student assistant for the School of Business at Conestoga’s Guelph campus, put her skills to work this past...


March 20, 2012
Scholarship reception recognizes outstanding students

Forty outstanding Conestoga students received recognition for their achievements at a special reception held at Conestoga’s Doon campus on Thursday,...


March 16, 2012
Hands-on approach to renovation

Conestoga College’s future renovation technicians get ‘rare’ on-the-job training. Students from Conestoga College’s renovation technicians program are completing renovations to...


March 8, 2012
Annual Powwow keeps First Nation spirit alive

What started as an initiative by Aboriginal Services to keep First Nation traditions alive on campus is growing in popularity...


March 5, 2012
New Report Assesses Conestoga's Impact on Regional Prosperity

According to a new study conducted by economist Larry Smith, adjunct associate professor of economics at the University of Waterloo...


March 2, 2012
Government of Canada investment supports graduates and businesses

Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic...


February 27, 2012
Conestoga to offer programs in Brantford

Max Blouw, president and vice-chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University, was joined by John Tibbits, president of Conestoga College Institute of...


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...


February 10, 2012
Investing in jobs and growth

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced today...


February 3, 2012
Conestoga teams set off for provincial engineering competition

Two teams of engineering students will participate in this weekend’s Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) 2012, to be held at the...


February 2, 2012
Competition winners pay it forward

Three Conestoga students who won a robotics race car competition have donated their $1,000 prize to the SickKids Foundation....


February 1, 2012
Win the Ultimate Party

A new contest for Ontario high school students from Colleges Ontario....


January 27, 2012
Conestoga hosts degree and graduate studies fair

On January 23, Conestoga students had an opportunity to explore post-graduate studies at the college’s second annual Degree and Graduate...


January 17, 2012
New certificate program now open

Conestoga’s new Food Processing Supervisor (FPS) program, the first of its kind in Ontario, is now accepting applications for its...


January 17, 2012
Information about the new 30% Off Ontario Tuition grant

Website: http://www.ontario.ca/30off Hotline: Students tuition grant hotline 1-888-449-4478...


December 2, 2011
Conestoga Celebrates Opening of Health and Life Sciences Centre

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology) and Member of Parliament for Cambridge-North Dumfries, along with Harold...


November 22, 2011
Connect with Conestoga through new media campaign

A new advertising campaign launched this past summer uses a multimedia approach to reach out to prospective students and their...


November 10, 2011
Working Together for Canada's Aerospace Industry

A new partnership announced today between Conestoga College and Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s largest engineering companies, will enhance...


October 26, 2011
Men's Soccer Team Heads to Provincial Championships

Conestoga's men's soccer team has earned a spot in the provincial championships thanks to a 2-1 win over La Cité...


October 4, 2011
Web Newsroom at Conestoga Goes Live Election Night

519 Online News at Conestoga College will be utilizing the latest web streaming technology to cover the Ontario provincial election...


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 2, 2011
Conestoga College is Open

Day and evening classes will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, September 6, 2011...


August 31, 2011
Important Notice Regarding Orientation Activities

Ontario's colleges are working hard to reach a negotiated settlement in the ongoing support staff negotiations before the strike deadline....


September 1, 2011
Information regarding college services

A province-wide strike by support staff at Ontario colleges is now in progress. This labour disruption does not include faculty...


September 1, 2011
Strike declared: Conestoga College to remain open

A province-wide strike by Ontario college support staff is in effect as of 12:01 am, September 1....


August 26, 2011
Support Staff Labour Negotiations

Conestoga intends to remain open in the event of a province-wide labour disruption by college system support staff, which could...


August 26, 2011
Colleges Table Offer to Reach Deal with Support Staff

TORONTO, August 26 - The bargaining team representing Ontario's 24 colleges has confirmed its offer of salary increases and no...


July 27, 2011
Conestoga Goes Mobile

Beginning August 1, users of smartphones and other mobile devices will have enhanced access to features and information on the...


June 30, 2011
Conestoga to Participate in Global Program to Improve Education

Students in the Business Foundations and General Business programs at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will soon...


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 13, 2011
Partners for Food Safety: Conestoga and Region of Waterloo Public Health

Learning the basics of food safety and protecting both consumers and your business from the risk of food borne illness...


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...


June 7, 2011
Federal Budget 2011 Supports Innovation through Applied Research

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning applauds measures included in the new federal budget that will increase the...


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 12, 2011
Conestoga Brings Home Top Honours from Ontario Skills Competition

Conestoga once again enjoyed outstanding success at this year’s Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) held in Waterloo on May 2-4....


May 6, 2011
Conestoga Students Take Top Prize for Sustainable Design

When it comes to sustainability, it pays to look at the big picture. That was certainly true for second-year Conestoga...


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 12, 2011
Conestoga and Partners Deliver Skilled Workers for Renewable Energy Industries

The growing interest in green, renewable energy as an environmentally sustainable alternative to fossil fuel -based power sources has recently...


April 1, 2011
Conestoga Receives Quality Assessed Facility Designation

Conestoga’s commitment to safety excellence was on display at a special ceremony today when the institution was awarded the Technical...


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 25, 2011
Chamber Salutes Conestoga President

Conestoga president receives lifetime achievement award from Cambridge chamber The new campus nearing completion on the southeast side of Highway...


March 16, 2011
Students Working to Build a Better Community

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician diploma program spend two years building all the skills that they need for successful careers...


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 11, 2011
Conestoga President’s Term Renewed to 2015

Conestoga's Board of Governors is pleased to announce that president Dr. John Tibbits will continue to lead the College through...


March 9, 2011
Conestoga Awards Ceremony Recognizes Outstanding Students

Thirty-four outstanding Conestoga students received recognition for their achievements at a special reception held at the college’s Doon campus on...


March 4, 2011
Government of Canada Supports Manufacturing in Cambridge

A luggage manufacturer with its North American headquarters in Cambridge will expand its manufacturing to include aluminum suitcases thanks to...


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)...


December 3, 2010
Conestoga Welcomes Extension of Knowledge Infrastructure Program

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning welcomes today’s federal government announcement of an extension for the completion of...


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...


November 15, 2010
Linamar Launches Skilful Plan to Expand Into the Future

Linamar has big growth plans, but to get there the Guelph-based diversified manufacturing company will need a much larger workforce...


November 15, 2010
2011 Pre-Service Fire Fighter Calendar Now Available

Just in time for Christmas shopping, Conestoga’s Pre-Service Fire Fighting students are pleased to introduce a unique gift item that...


November 10, 2010
Convocation Awards Honour Outstanding Students

As part of the 42nd Convocation ceremonies (fall) of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning held on November...


November 4, 2010
Conestoga Named 'Volunteer of the Year' For Support of Children's Foundation

The Recreation and Leisure Services program at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning has been named as 'Volunteer...


October 22, 2010
Home Builders' Association Partners With Conestoga College to Educate

Waterloo Region Home Builders' Association (WRHBA) has been working with Conestoga College School of Trades and Apprenticeships on three...


October 13, 2010
Harper Government Supports Innovation at Small and Medium-Sized Businesses in Southern Ontario

Economic Action Plan invests in jobs and growth through research and development. Small- and medium-sized businesses in southern Ontario will...


October 6, 2010
Conestoga’s United Way Campaign Kicks Off October 6

The annual United Way campaign at Conestoga College kicks off on October 6 with an awareness event to be held...


September 25, 2010
Giving Conestoga College Students The Tools For Success

McGuinty Government Investing In State-of-the-art College Equipment Students at Conestoga College are benefiting from the latest technologies and equipment as...


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...


September 14, 2010
Architecture Students Pursuing Masters in Calgary

This summer Conestoga was pleased to have two of their recent graduates, Ryan Meier and Megan Bos, accepted into a...


September 10, 2010
Orientation with Style in Ingersoll!

On Thursday, September 9, 2010, the Town of Ingersoll welcomed thirty-two new students enrolled in the Powerline Technician & Construction...


September 8, 2010
Conestoga First College in Ontario to Receive Engineering Accreditation

Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning recently made post-secondary education history in Ontario and Canada. Conestoga’s Mechanical Systems...


July 27, 2010
Cabinet Maker top in Nation

Jonathon Sinke has been interested in woodworking since grade 7. In his hometown of Jordan, Ontario, his father is a...


July 27, 2010
Langdon Hall Dinner Raises Over $3000 For Scholarships

For Conestoga students enrolled in culinary and hospitality programs, an opportunity to work with some of the best in...


July 27, 2010
Conestoga Career Centre wins Award for Customer Service

Conestoga College's Career Centres at the Guelph campus and Fergus location stepped up to the challenge of serving the unemployed...


July 26, 2010
Conestoga Career Centres Now Offer Expanded Services

The Career Centres of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are a valuable community resource that provides information...


July 9, 2010
Food Processing Institute to Offer First Course at Conestoga

The Institute of Food Processing Technology (IFPT) will offer its first course at the Doon campus of Conestoga College in...


July 7, 2010
Grand Opening Of Ingersoll Skills Centre

INGERSOLL, ON - Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning held an official ceremony today to celebrate the grand...


June 28, 2010
Retooling for the Trades

The Retooling for the Trades is being offered through the Conestoga Career Centre, Guelph and Waterloo campuses. This program is...


June 14, 2010
College-Wide Convocation Awards to Honour Outstanding Students and Faculty

As part of the 42nd Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 16-17, President...


June 7, 2010
Conestoga to Offer First Public Relations Bachelor's Degree in Ontario

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning announced today that it has received approval from Ontario's Ministry of Training,...


June 2, 2010
Ontario Institute of PMAC Donates $15,000 to Endow Conestoga Award

There is a newly endowed award fund at Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning because of a $15,000...


June 2, 2010
Trades and Apprenticeship Awards

On May 19th, the School of Trades and Apprenticeship hosted their first annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Masonry...


June 1, 2010
Conestoga Spring Convocation on June 16-17

More than 3,900 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the spring edition of the 42nd Convocation ceremonies...


May 31, 2010
The Cowan Foundation Funds Workforce Development Chair at Conestoga

Thanks to the generosity of The Cowan Foundation, in the form of a $100,000 grant, Conestoga College Institute of Technology...


May 27, 2010
Conestoga Opens New Roofing Skills Centre in Waterloo

More than 100 industry, education and government representatives gathered on May 25 in Waterloo for the official opening of...


May 25, 2010
Conestoga Students Win 18 Ontario, 3 Canada Skills Medals

At the 21st annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on May 17-18, Conestoga College enjoyed outstanding success...


May 3, 2010
Early Childhood Professional Resource Centre Opens at Conestoga

Waterloo Region Chair Ken Seiling joined Conestoga President John Tibbits and Hulene Montgomery, Executive Director of the Lyle S....


May 3, 2010
Conestoga to Host National Conference of Polytechnic Colleges

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will host the annual general meeting and national conference of Polytechnics...


April 30, 2010
Campus Wide Shutdown This Sunday, May 2nd

ALL STAFF, FACULTY, STUDENTS and COMMUNITY USERS please be advised that the entire Conestoga College Doon Campus, (including the...


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,...


April 6, 2010
New Partnership Expands Aviation Education at Conestoga

On April 6, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning signed an agreement with Great Lakes Helicopter Corporation of...


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...


March 17, 2010
Major Early Childhood Education Conference at Conestoga March 19-20

The importance of early childhood education is coming to the fore with the introduction of all-day kindergarten in Ontario....


March 16, 2010
2010 Government of China Scholarships Available for Conestoga Degree Graduates

As a result of a recently signed Canada-Chongqing Engagement and Way Forward MOU signed between the Governments of Canada and...


March 15, 2010
Public Invited to Explore Conestoga at Campus Open Houses

The new economy needs people with the right skills and attitudes - the kind of practical, career-related skills and emphasis...


February 5, 2010
Conestoga Crown Ward Workshop Launches Local Post-Secondary Opportunity Initiative

On February 5, Conestoga College hosted a kick-off event at its Doon campus in Kitchener to encourage youth with Crown...


January 28, 2010
Conestoga Alumni Today 2010 directory now available!

Conestoga Alumni Today 2010 has finally arrived! Thank you to the over 14,000 alumni who replied to the email and...


January 21, 2010
Conestoga to Launch Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship in Waterloo

Governments and employers are focusing on the important economic role and the many opportunities apprenticeship education offers to young Ontarians....


January 14, 2010
Conestoga student getting international recognition

A car horn blares and instantaneously 28 auto technicians hunch over their workstations. They’re on the clock....


January 7, 2010
Public Information Events Highlight January at Conestoga

In Ontario and across Canada, colleges have seen unprecedented growth this past year in enrolments and in learning opportunities. This...


January 7, 2010
Restaurant a smoking success

One man’s passion for southern-style barbecue, and a few of his daughters’ college projects, has resulted in a succulent...


December 7, 2009
Conestoga Public Relations Students Aid Local Alzheimer Society Initiative

Students from the Public Relations program of Conestoga College have developed their skills and expressed their community spirit by working...


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...


November 20, 2009
Conestoga to Participate in November 27 Polytechnic Showcase

Polytechnics Canada will present on Friday, November 27 its fourth annual showcase and conference devoted to applied research projects and...


November 18, 2009
John Keating of COM DEV Receives Honorary Degree from Conestoga

John Keating, Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge-based COM DEV International, has received the first-ever honorary degree awarded by Conestoga College...


November 17, 2009
Five Conestoga Students Earn Millennium Scholarships

Five Conestoga College students are among the final year's group to earn National In-Course Awards from the Canada Millennium Scholarship...


November 16, 2009
Conestoga to Hold Open House November 28 in Kitchener

More and more people are discovering a valuable fact - a college education is a great bargain, both in terms...


November 10, 2009
John Keating of COM DEV Receives Honourary Degree from Conestoga

John Keating, Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge-based COM DEV International, has received the first-ever honourary degree awarded by Conestoga College...


November 6, 2009
Conestoga Students Winners at International Competition

The Association of Operations Management (APICS) conference is held each year for professionals, students and teachers to network and learn...


November 6, 2009
Conestoga Student Wins Provincial Gold in Cross Country

By Coach Ken Yandeau Jason Smith, a second year student in the Architecture - Construction Engineering program, is the new...


November 6, 2009
Former Conestoga Dean Receives International Award

Former Conestoga dean and professor Tony Martinek, who touched the lives of many students, has been awarded the prestigious Gratias...


November 2, 2009
Conestoga takes the lead among Ontario colleges in recycling

Starting with the Doon Campus, G.R.E.E.N., the Greater Recycling Environmental Education Network,” has implemented a new waste diversion program in...


October 23, 2009
Conestoga College recognizes outstanding alumni

Waterloo Region RecordKitchener, Ont.: Oct 23, 2009 Outstanding Conestoga College alumni were recognized at a ceremony Thursday night. The Alumni...


October 6, 2009
Conestoga Fall Enrolment Rises Significantly

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 8,650 as of September 2009, according to the Office of...


September 29, 2009
Rogers Radio Group Donation Will Aid Conestoga Students

Local radio stations in the Rogers Radio Group, owned by Rogers Broadcasting Ltd., have donated an initial $33,000 to Conestoga...


August 28, 2009
Conestoga to Establish New Facility in Ingersoll

Conestoga will soon establish a new training facility in Ingersoll, with an initial focus on electrical utilities training, advanced manufacturing...


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...


August 14, 2009
Conestoga Receives Fire Truck Donation

The City of Cambridge today officially presented a 1989 pumper truck to Conestoga to support learning opportunities for students in...


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...


July 15, 2009
Babcock & Wilcox Scholarships Go to Outstanding Tech Students

Two Conestoga mechanical engineering technology students have each earned a $1,875 scholarship from Babcock & Wilcox Canada for their...


July 14, 2009
Wilkinson Announces $111,584 for Conestoga Literacy Programs

Ontario is expanding its literacy and basic skills programs across the province, John Wilkinson (MPP, Perth-Wellington) announced today on...


June 29, 2009
Federal Apprenticeship Incentive Program Announced at Conestoga

The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of...


June 9, 2009
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students and Faculty

As part of the 41st Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 10-11, President...


May 26, 2009
Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Three Conestoga entrants in the 15th Canadian Skills Competition (CSC) have come home from the Prince Edward Island event with...


May 26, 2009
Two Major Funding Announcements

Conestoga has recently had two large funding announcements to enhance the education and growth of Conestoga. On May 25th...


May 26, 2009
Conestoga Receives Major Funding Support

Conestoga Receives Major Funding Support from Knowledge Infrastructure Program. The Honourable Dr. Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for Science...


May 19, 2009
Wilkinson Announces Local e-Learning Network

Stratford - Ontario is helping people in Perth County get the education they need to compete and succeed in...


May 15, 2009
IEEE Presentation Evening

On March 26th Conestoga College hosted the local IEEE Student Presentations Contest for 2009. This competition offered the IEEE...


May 12, 2009
Gala Event Marks Opening of Conestoga's Masonry Centre

More than 150 industry leaders, educators and government officials gathered in Waterloo on May 5 to celebrate the official...


May 6, 2009
Conestoga Students Win 19 Ontario Skills Medals

At the 20th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on May 4-5, Conestoga College enjoyed outstanding success...


May 4, 2009
41st Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 10-11

More than 3,700 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the 41st Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 10...


April 29, 2009
Conestoga Gains $784,000 for Skills Training Programs for Women

Our government is committed to helping women gain the skills they need to achieve economic independence. With those words,...


April 9, 2009
Conestoga Gains Regional Support for Expansion Projects

Waterloo Regional Council has unanimously approved an $8.1 million grant for Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning....


April 8, 2009
Conestoga Graduates Achieve Best Employment Rate in Ontario

94.2 per cent of Conestoga College graduates who entered the labour force found employment within six months, according to figures...


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,...


March 31, 2009
Public Sector Salary Disclosure for 2008

In accordance with provincial government regulations (Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996), Conestoga College reports the following employee information for...


March 24, 2009
Conestoga Students Earn Recognition from Ontario Flower Growers

The Ontario Flower Growers Co-operative recently held its 19th annual student floral design competition at its Mississauga headquarters. As...


March 20, 2009
Leading Toronto Software Firm Aids Health Administration Program

P&P Data Systems of Toronto is a leader in software systems and services for the health care field, aiding...


March 17, 2009
Early Childhood Education Event Focuses on the Very Best for Our Youngest

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...


March 13, 2009
Conestoga Adds Theatrical Production Arts Program

Conestoga College is pleased to announce an exciting new program - Theatrical Production Arts, which is scheduled for launch...


March 12, 2009
New Basic Masonry Skills Program in Mississauga

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the Ontario Masonry Training Centre (OMTC) are co-operating to offer a...


March 11, 2009
Canadian University and Polytechnics Partner with European Universities on Project

Students in mechanical, manufacturing and mechatronics engineering at three Canadian institutions will have the opportunity to study in Europe as...


March 2, 2009
New Masonry Fundamentals Program

Conestoga College is pleased to announce its partnership with the Ontario Masonry Training Centre (OMTC) in Mississauga to offer...


February 26, 2009
Broadcasting Student Specialists Produce Website Program

A dozen second-year students from Conestoga's Broadcast - Television diploma program are putting their skills and talents to work...


February 26, 2009
Conestoga Aviation Student Wins Professional Group Award

Matt Beck of Kitchener is the winner of a $1,000 award sponsored by the Air Canada Pilots Association (ACPA) through...


February 24, 2009
One More Good Contractor

Local contractor gets the job done, from leaky faucets to home renovations. He's done everything from deliver pizza to...


February 20, 2009
$3.6 Million in Apprenticeship Funding for Conestoga

Conestoga is one of Ontario's largest providers of apprenticeship education and has a reputation for quality in developing apprenticeship...


February 20, 2009
Conestoga Student Receives Prestigious Leadership Award

Donald Klaehn of Kitchener, a student in Conestoga's two-year Paramedic diploma program, has been named winner of the 2009...


February 19, 2009
Against All Odds

He's 48 years old, he's out of work and he's almost out of money. But Richard Dupe is looking...


February 9, 2009
Major Donation from Open Text Corporation Benefits Conestoga College

Open Text Corporation and Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning are working together to meet each others expansion...


February 4, 2009
University/College Job Fair Promotes Employment Opportunities

In a time of economic uncertainty, students and graduates of local post-secondary institutions can find employment opportunities by meeting with...


January 26, 2009
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Nineteen students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of more than $21,000 in entrance and academic...


January 20, 2009
Conestoga Student Takes Top Spot in University/College Competition

A student from Conestoga was one of three winners of $1,000 as part of the iGNITION $1K Pitch Competition...


January 5, 2009
Disaster Relief Plan Could Net Free College Tuition

Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. A raging forest fire wipes out three towns in the British...


December 18, 2008
Conestoga Professor Co-Winner of American Welding Society Honour

Dr. Tam Nguyen, who is a professor at Conestoga, is co-winner of the 2008 Charles H. Jennings Award of...


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...


December 10, 2008
College Transfer for Degree Completion at Conestoga

Conestoga offers three degree programs in the School of Engineering and each one allows for college transfer of credits from...


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...


December 8, 2008
More Flexibility in PSW Program

Conestoga has redesigned its Personal Support Worker (PSW) program to be more flexible to meet the needs of our...


December 8, 2008
Conestoga - Tops Polytechnic Contest

Conestoga, is a proud member of Polytechnics Canada - an alliance of seven internationally recognized publicly funded post-secondary institutions committed...


December 8, 2008
Conestoga Student Pair Wins Second Place in Agfa HealthCare Competition

Tosh Tipler of Waterloo and Yang Wang of Kitchener, students in postgraduate programs at Conestoga College, earned second-place standing recently...


December 2, 2008
Conestoga Student Receives Aboriginal Award

Conestoga College student Geri Duguid is the winner of a 2008 Aboriginal Education Incentive Award from Canada Post. Geri...


November 27, 2008
European University Partnership for IAMT Program

Students in Conestoga's Integrated Advanced Manufacturing Technologies program will have an opportunity to study and learn at some of...


November 21, 2008
Conestoga Marketing Team Wins Gold at Ontario College Competition

A team of 15 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from...


November 20, 2008
Conestoga Open House to Showcase Programs, Services

In terms of enrolment, program numbers and program variety, Conestoga College has experienced tremendous growth in the past five years....


November 14, 2008
Babcock & Wilcox Scholarships Go To Outstanding Tech Students

Two Conestoga mechanical engineering technology students have each earned a $1,875 scholarship from Babcock & Wilcox Canada for their...


November 11, 2008
Students Get Passing Grade

When Mike Holmes says you've made it right, you've probably passed the test. The renovation guru dropped by the...


November 6, 2008
Alumni Association to Make Donations and Awards, Name New Leaders

At its annual meeting on Monday, November 10, the Alumni Association of Conestoga College will make two major donations towards...


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...


November 3, 2008
Two New Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

In February, Conestoga College will launch two new pre-apprenticeship programs which can open the doors to rewarding careers or further...


October 30, 2008
Men's cross-country champions!

For the first time ever, Conestoga is the OCAA Men's cross-country running champions! Our men's team won the gold...


October 29, 2008
Conestoga Fall Convocation on November 1

The fall ceremony of the 40th Convocation of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning will take place on...


October 29, 2008
World-Class Recognition for Conestoga Program

The International Facility Management Association Foundation, which oversees the degree program recognition process for the organization, has just named...


October 27, 2008
New Retail Operations Management Program Will Address Industry's Needs

A survey prepared in 2006 by the Retail Council of Canada and Monster Solutions stated that the number one challenge...


September 29, 2008
College Information Fair for Students, Public at Conestoga

Its a shopping bargain. You can visit 24 Ontario colleges at one time, in one place, and find out what...


September 24, 2008
Conestoga College Enrolment Rises Significantly for Fall 2008

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 7,540 as of September 2008, according to the Office...


September 16, 2008
New Trades Programs

There is no substitute for practical education when it comes to developing and implementing the skills necessary to support...


September 10, 2008
Conestoga, Michigan University Sign Transfer Agreement

On September 9 in Kitchener, senior officials of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and Davenport University...


August 19, 2008
Premier McGuinty Announces $21 Million for New Conestoga Campus

KITCHENER - Before an enthusiastic audience of more than 250 business and industrial leaders, government officials, and Conestoga employees and...


August 18, 2008
Foreign-Trained Professionals Complete Nursing Education at Conestoga

Ten new Canadians, all of whom received health care professional training in their native lands, became pioneers on August 15...


July 17, 2008
Wellness Education at Centre of New Conestoga Program

Wellness and healthy living are becoming more than just an individual concern - they can have measurable, positive results for...


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....


June 24, 2008
Conestoga Baja Race Team Posts Outstanding Effort

A Baja racer is a rugged, off-road vehicle valued for its durability, traction, maneuverability and endurance. Each year, SAE International...


June 10, 2008
Conestoga Committed to Support Unemployed Workers Through Second Career Strategy

A new campaign has been launched to urge laid-off workers seeking retraining to consider programs at Ontario’s public colleges and...


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....


May 29, 2008
Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Six Conestoga entrants in the 14th Canadian Skills Competition have come home from the Calgary event with medals that testify...


May 9, 2008
Conestoga, University of Waterloo to Advance Health and Care of Seniors

The University of Waterloo and Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning today announced a $4-million donation to establish...


May 8, 2008
Conestoga Students Excel: Win 20 Ontario Skills Medals

At the 19th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on May 5-6, Conestoga College enjoyed outstanding success...


April 25, 2008
Ontario Invests in New Equipment at Conestoga College

McGuinty Government Helps Update Learning Environments for Students TORONTO, April 25 - Colleges across Ontario will receive a total of...


April 22, 2008
College-Union Partnership Promotes Carpentry Education

Minister Milloy Visits Program, Meets Students, Praises Apprenticeship Training Conestoga College and Local 785 of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters...


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...


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,...


April 15, 2008
Conestoga Offers Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship education is an excellent career pathway, because it combines earning, learning and doing. Apprentices develop, apply and perfect practical...


April 9, 2008
Conestoga Graduates Achieve Outstanding Employment Rate

93.4 per cent of Conestoga College graduates who entered the labour force found employment within six months, according to the...


April 7, 2008
Conestoga Posts Low Student Loan Default Result

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has just released its year 2007 loan default report for the Ontario...


March 25, 2008
Early Childhood Education Event to Focus on Professional Directions, Skills

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...


March 17, 2008
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada

Government of Canada announces new funding for English-language training to help immigrants in Kitchener-Waterloo region Kitchener, March 17, 2008 -...


March 17, 2008
Applicants, Public Invited to Explore Conestoga

When it comes to higher education, college is a smart choice. College offers reasonable tuition, hands-on skills, project-based learning, instruction...


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...


March 11, 2008
Conestoga Information Fair Looks at Postgraduate Programs

Education is a lifelong pursuit in this age of rapidly expanding knowledge and specialization. Over the past few years, Conestoga...


March 11, 2008
Conestoga Earns Funding for Technical Trades Opportunities for Women

Conestoga College will receive $290,000 in fiscal year 2008-2009 to provide continued opportunities for women to pursue education related to...


March 5, 2008
New Trades Programs at Guelph and Waterloo

There is no substitute for practical education when it comes to developing and implementing the skills responsible for economic growth...


February 29, 2008
Electronic Craftsmen Equipment Donation Aids Conestoga

Electronic Craftsmen Corporation of Waterloo has shown its support for excellence and progress in skills education by donating two ATS...


February 21, 2008
BLM Transportation Donation Advances Skills Education

Future economic progress and prosperity depend on skills education - developing excellent programs of instruction appropriate to employers' needs and...


February 13, 2008
Try the Technology: Welding Showcase and Open House

Welding is dirty, noisy and dangerous, right? Wrong! The world of welding has far outgrown the usual stereotypes. Modern industrial...


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...


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 29, 2008
Conestoga Receives Infrastructure Improvement Funding of $2.274 Million

Conestoga College will receive from the Ontario government $2.274 million in funding for infrastructure improvements, as part of a total...


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...


November 23, 2007
Conestoga Marketing Team Wins Bronze Medal at Ontario College Competition

A team of 15 students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has just returned from...


November 22, 2007
Free Program at Three Campuses Offers Employment, Education Skills

In January, Conestoga campuses in Guelph, Waterloo and Cambridge will offer a free preparatory skills program called Employment/Training Readiness (E/TR)....


November 19, 2007
Two Open House Events to Showcase Conestoga Programs

Conestoga College is a much larger, more diverse institution these days, with many more services and learning opportunities for students...


November 9, 2007
Conestoga Students Learn Hollywood Shooting Style

Senior students in Conestoga College's Broadcast Television Program are learning how to shoot big-screen Hollywood style. They’re completing film-look projects...


November 7, 2007
Conestoga, Holmes Foundation Carry Out Community Service Projects

When it comes to renovations, nobody cares more or demands a higher level of excellence than Mike Holmes. He...


November 6, 2007
Conestoga Confers First Baccalaureate Degrees

The first graduating class of four-year baccalaureate degree students received their Bachelor of Applied Technology degrees from Conestoga College Institute...


October 25, 2007
College Information Fair for Students, Public at Conestoga

Conestoga College will host an Ontario college information fair at the Doon campus in Kitchener on Wednesday, October 31, providing...


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...


October 22, 2007
Conestoga College Receives $100,000 Donation from TD Bank Financial Group to Support Health Care Education

A $100,000 donation to Kitchener-based Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning from TD Bank Financial Group will allow...


October 18, 2007
International Scholarship Honours for Architecture Degree Students

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


October 12, 2007
Tuition-Free Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Start at Conestoga

Governments and employers are giving more attention to the important economic role and the many opportunities apprenticeship education offers to...


October 3, 2007
Conestoga College Enrolment Rises Significantly for Fall 2007

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 6,903 as of September 2007, according to the Office of...


September 28, 2007
Conestoga Information Technology Student Earns National Honour

Cambridge resident Tanya Cole successfully completed a special program in Information Technology, funded by the Ontario Women’s Directorate at Conestoga...


September 25, 2007
Conestoga Event Will Highlight Understanding of Disabilities

The Student Life Centre of Conestoga College will host Life is Like a Roller Coaster, a series of Awareness Day...


September 19, 2007
New Members Join Conestoga Board of Governors

Four new external members and three new internal members have joined the Board of Governors of Conestoga College Institute of...


September 10, 2007
Collaborative nursing program earns top marks

HAMILTON - A program that combines the best of nursing education of McMaster University, Mohawk and Conestoga colleges has earned...


August 2, 2007
Technical Students to Showcase Imaginative, Real-World Projects

Efficient and durable wind turbines can make our need for energy less harmful and more economical. Advances in goods and...


July 23, 2007
New Masonry Centre Announced for Conestoga in Waterloo

A partnership between Conestoga College and the Ontario Masonry Contractors Association (OMCA) will result in the construction of a new...


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 29, 2007
Retail Florist Students Win Toronto Competition Prizes

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


June 21, 2007
Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Five Conestoga entrants in the 13th Canadian Skills Competition have come home from the Saskatoon event with medals that testify...


June 1, 2007
New Welding Program in Line for Waterloo Campus

As Conestoga builds the profile and capabilities of its new campus in Waterloo, the College is adding programming consistent with...


May 28, 2007
39th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 13-14

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the 39th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 13...


May 15, 2007
Conestoga Student Part of Winning LaunchPad 50K Team

Andrew Kolb, a student in Conestogas Graphic Design program, has used his skills to contribute to the winning team...


May 14, 2007
Ontario Government Announces $4.8 Million Investment in Conestoga

Kitchener Centre MPP John Milloy, in a visit to the Doon campus of Conestoga College on May 14, announced a...


May 2, 2007
Conestoga Students Excel: Win 18 Ontario Skills Medals

At the 18th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), held in Waterloo on April 30 and May 1, Conestoga College...


April 26, 2007
Conestoga Graduate, Employee Earns Ontario Hostelry Institute Honour

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


April 18, 2007
Success for First Group of Equipment Operator Apprentices

In a time when the need for a well-educated workforce is increasing, partnerships are the key to effective training and...


April 9, 2007
Conestoga Rates as Ontario’s Best College for Ninth Straight Year

For an unprecedented ninth straight year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show that Conestoga College...


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...


March 15, 2007
Conestoga Students Earn Recognition from Ontario Flower Growers

The Ontario Flower Growers Co-operative recently held its 17th annual student floral design competition at its Mississauga headquarters. As has...


March 13, 2007
Conestoga Posts Province's Best College Student Loan Default Result

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has just released its year 2006 loan default report for the Ontario...


March 5, 2007
Free Program at Three Campuses Offers Employment, Education Skills

In April, Conestoga campuses in Guelph, Waterloo and Cambridge will offer a free preparatory skills program called Employment/Training Readiness (E/TR),...


February 26, 2007
Choosing College: Applicants Invited to Explore Conestoga

Increasingly, the value and productive purpose of college-based education is coming to the fore, as governments and business leaders...


February 23, 2007
Try the Technology Welding Showcase in Guelph

The world of welding has far outgrown the usual stereotypes. Modern industrial welding is computerized, robotized and definitely high-technology. Those...


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...


February 7, 2007
Polytechnics Canada Highlights Need for National Funding Strategy

A national study done by Larry Smith of the University of Waterloo and Essential Economics Corporation identifies the unique value...


January 25, 2007
Public Can See and Experience Skills Education in Waterloo

The new Waterloo campus of Conestoga College is twice the size of the former campus and offers more opportunities for...


December 15, 2006
Conestoga Awards Scholarships to Degree Program Students

Twenty-one students in degree programs at Conestoga College are the recipients of a total of $24,000 in entrance and academic...


December 13, 2006
Conestoga Student Wins Logo Design for Premier's Awards

Kevin Nunn of Kitchener has won $1,000 for his design of a logo to mark the 15th anniversary of...


December 12, 2006
Conestoga Graphics Student Wins Canadian Advertising Club Award

Lisa McCoy of Owen Sound, a third-year student in Conestoga College's Graphic Design program, has won the top honour in...


December 8, 2006
New Truck and Coach Pre-Apprenticeship in Guelph

Starting February 5, Conestoga College will offer a new Truck and Coach Pre-Apprenticeship program at its Guelph campus. The...


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 23, 2006
Free Program in Guelph Offers Employment, Education Skills

In the new year, the Conestoga campus in Guelph will offer a free preparatory skills program called Employment/Training Readiness...


November 16, 2006
New Truck and Coach Centre Opened at Guelph Campus

More than 100 industry and association representatives, Conestoga College officials and faculty, and currently enrolled apprentices gathered at the Guelph...


November 9, 2006
Conestoga Officially Opens New Campus in Waterloo

At a gathering of supporters, donors and College officials, Conestoga College opened its new campus in Waterloo on November 6....


October 26, 2006
COM DEV Chief Executive Heads Conestoga Board of Governors

John Keating, CEO of Cambridge-based COM DEV, a world leader in the design and manufacture of space hardware subsystems,...


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...


October 20, 2006
College Information Fair for Students, Public at Conestoga

Conestoga College will host an Ontario college information fair at the Doon campus in Kitchener on Wednesday, November 1, providing...


September 26, 2006
Conestoga College Enrolment Increases for Fall 2006

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 6,269 as of September 18, 2006, according to the Office...


September 20, 2006
Conestoga Graduates Earn Third Place in National Technical Competition

Innovation, feasibility and practicality were what the judges sought, and what Conestoga College students Stephen Connell, Jonathan Musselman and Derek...


August 23, 2006
Conestoga Student Wins Prestigious National Scholarship

Kathleen Richardson of Kitchener, who has completed first-year studies in the Public Relations program of Conestoga College, has been...


August 3, 2006
Technical Students to Showcase Imaginative, Real-World Projects

Ever wonder how ground coffee or dental floss gets packaged? Want to see work on improved lifting devices for those...


August 1, 2006
Conestoga's Continuing Education Courses, Services Rate Highly

Since 1995, Compustat Consultants Inc. has conducted periodic quality and satisfaction surveys across Ontario, to measure the performance of...


July 31, 2006
Conestoga a Partner in First College Network for Industrial Innovation

KITCHENER, July 31 - In the first funding award of its kind, the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has...


July 14, 2006
Award-Winning Program Will Move to Waterloo

In the fall of 2005, the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) pre-apprenticeship program of Conestoga College was named outstanding technical...


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...


July 7, 2006
Conestoga Students Bloom at Tulip Festival

The annual Tulip Festival in the National Capital Region is the world's largest. As in past festivals, the Retail Florist...


June 14, 2006
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students, Alumni, Faculty

As part of the 38th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 14-15, President...


June 1, 2006
38th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 14-15

More than 3,000 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the 38th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 14...


May 19, 2006
Advertising Students Win Growers' Association Branding Honours

Mushrooms matter. Not only are they a popular and versatile food, they're also a big business. Adam Frank of Kitchener...


May 15, 2006
Trades and Technology Day Set at Conestoga

Employers, our economy and our society need technical skills now and in the future. Both the federal and the provincial...


May 10, 2006
Broadcasting Students Receive Awards for Excellence

Sixteen students from Conestoga's three-year program in Broadcasting - Radio and Television are sharing $6,300 in awards as the outstanding...


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...


May 5, 2006
Conestoga Students Win Ten Ontario Skills Medals

At the 17th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), which showcases the province's best technical students, Conestoga College continued its...


April 28, 2006
Conestoga Earns Funding for Technical Trades Opportunities for Women

Conestoga College will receive $256,655 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to provide continued opportunities for women to pursue education related...


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...


April 6, 2006
Eight Straight: Conestoga Again Achieves #1 Overall

For the eighth straight year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show that Conestoga College is...


March 31, 2006
Free Program in Guelph Offers Employment, Education Skills

Conestoga College is midwestern Ontario's most comprehensive post-secondary educational institution, serving all sectors of the population in meeting their needs...


March 30, 2006
Toyota Donation Supports and Advances Technical Education at Conestoga

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) has donated $150,000 to Conestoga College in support of technical education and the College's...


March 21, 2006
Conestoga Engineering Students Again Best University Counterparts

For the fifth time in six years, a team of engineering technology students from Conestoga College took top honours at...


March 16, 2006
Early Childhood Education the Focus of Professional Event

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...


March 14, 2006
Conestoga Students Earn Recognition at Canada Blooms

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


February 22, 2006
Ontario College Enrolment Must Increase by 30,000

Ontario's colleges and institutes are urging the provincial government to commit to increasing full-time college enrolment by 30,000 by 2011...


February 21, 2006
Choosing College: Applicants Invited to Explore Conestoga

Where are the best career options and opportunities to be found? Which choices are the right choices when it comes...


February 13, 2006
Conestoga to Hold Open Houses Regarding Degree Programs

Conestoga College will hold two free evening community open houses to provide information to interested parents, prospective students and community...


January 26, 2006
Welding Technology Students Earn Excellence Awards

Five students in the Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics program of Conestoga College have received awards for outstanding...


January 12, 2006
Trades and Technology Day Set at Conestoga - Local Grade 7-8 students link up with technology at two campuses

Employers, our economy and our society need technical skills now and in the future. Both the federal and the provincial...


January 10, 2006
$1,000,000 Challenge Gift from Hallman Foundation Launches Waterloo Project

A challenge gift of one million dollars from the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation will allow Conestoga College to move forward...


December 2, 2005
Conestoga Presents Degree Program Entrance Scholarships

On December 1, 18 students in degree programs at Conestoga College received a total of $26,000 in entrance scholarships at...


November 25, 2005
Conestoga, Laurier Brantford Expand Partnership

Conestoga College and the Brantford campus of Wilfrid Laurier University expanded their partnership this week by signing an agreement that...


November 23, 2005
Open House for Parents to Showcase Diversity of College Opportunities

Conestoga College will present Parents Night -- a free open house for parents -- to highlight the diverse, dynamic opportunities...


November 22, 2005
Conestoga Marketing Team Wins Silver Medal at Ontario College Competition

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


November 9, 2005
Conestoga to Offer International Business Degree

Conestoga College will introduce a new four-year degree program in International Business Management, beginning in the fall of 2006, that...


November 8, 2005
Administrative Professionals Association Establishes Student Chapter at Conestoga

The Grand River Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will formally charter the Conestoga College Student Chapter...


October 24, 2005
Ground Broken for New Student Centre at Conestoga

Construction is set to begin on the new Student Centre at Conestoga College. The project is scheduled for completion in...


October 20, 2005
College Information Fair for Students, Public at Conestoga

Conestoga College will host an Ontario college information fair at the Doon campus in Kitchener on November 1-2, providing an...


October 19, 2005
Grand River Conservation Authority, Conestoga Sign Agreement

John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and Peter Krause, Chair of the Grand River...


October 19, 2005
Colleges Ask Ontarians to Help Define National Skills Strategy Ontario colleges launch province-wide consultation

"Higher education is more than an economic imperative. It is a measure of our commitment to opportunity -- it is...


October 6, 2005
Grand River Conservation Authority, Conestoga Sign Agreement

John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and Peter Krause, Chair of the Grand River...


October 2, 2005
Freedom 55 Financial Supports Conestoga's School of Business and Hospitality

Freedom 55 Financial, a division of London Life Insurance Company, has made an investment of $50,000 in Conestoga College Institute...


September 29, 2005
Steel Teaching Aid Officially Dedicated

It's five metres tall, three metres wide and weighs almost a tonne -- a tower of visually arresting steel. There's...


September 22, 2005
College-University Career Fair Provides Forum for Employment Success

Nearly 200 employers and more than 3,000 students and recent graduates of the area's four post-secondary institutions will meet and...


August 4, 2005
Free Skills Upgrading Program Offered at Guelph Campus

Conestoga is midwestern Ontario's most comprehensive source of educational opportunities. A key aspect of this is providing practical educational programs...


August 2, 2005
Technical Students to Showcase Imaginative, Real-World Projects

Practical, student-created, student-produced technical projects are the hallmark of final-year studies in many of Conestoga College's diploma programs in engineering...


June 23, 2005
Conestoga, Australian University Sign Agreement

Conestoga College President John Tibbits and Christopher Madden, Pro-Vice Chancellor (International) of Griffith University, today signed an agreement that will...


June 15, 2005
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Students, Alumni, Faculty

As part of the 37th Convocation ceremonies of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning on June 15-16, President...


June 7, 2005
Conestoga Students Win National Skills Medals

Four of five Conestoga entrants in the 11th Canadian Skills Competition are coming home from the Edmonton event with medals...


June 7, 2005
37th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 15-16

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the 37th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June 15...


June 3, 2005
Broadcasting Students Receive Awards for Excellence

Eleven students from Conestoga’s three-year program in Broadcasting - Radio and Television are sharing in more than $5,000 in awards...


June 2, 2005
Tenth Golf Classic Raises Funds to Advance Conestoga's Development

More than 140 business and community leaders joined tournament honouree John Pollock and Conestoga President John Tibbits for the 10th...


June 1, 2005
Health Sciences School Announces Award Winners

As Conestoga College prepares for the graduation of the first group of Bachelor of Science in Nursing students next week...


May 17, 2005
Community Partners Launch Winston Park Research and Learning Centre for Seniors Care

KITCHENER, Ont. -- Community partners have launched the Winston Park Research and Learning Centre for Seniors Care, an initiative involving...


May 13, 2005
Trades and Technology Day Set at Conestoga Local Grade 7-8 students link up with technology at two campuses

Employers, our economy and our society need technical skills now and in the future. The Rae commission report on post-secondary...


May 12, 2005
Conestoga Pleased with Ontario Budget New Directions

The prominence and importance given to post-secondary education in the 2005 Ontario Budget is welcome news to Conestoga College and,...


May 5, 2005
Conestoga Students Win 11 Ontario Skills Medals

At the 16th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), which showcases the province’s best technical students, Conestoga College continued its...


April 27, 2005
Home Study Program Expands to Provide More Opportunities

Conestoga’s Home Study program offers adult learners many things: the chance to gain, refresh or upgrade skills in math, science...


April 26, 2005
Graphics Student Honoured for Cambridge Real Estate Logo

Erin Hill, a second-year student in the Graphic Design program of Conestoga College, has won $500 from the Real Estate...


April 22, 2005
Graphics Graduate Nets Juno Award

The Juno Awards recognize excellence in the music industry, but the music industry is about more than music. At this...


April 21, 2005
Students Earn Recognition at Canada Blooms

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


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...


April 7, 2005
Conestoga Student Honoured at Prestigious Global Traders Event

Windsor, ON (April 7) -- Conestoga College student Dario Neimarlija, who is in the Business Administration - Management Studies program,...


April 7, 2005
Conestoga Again Achieves #1 Overall Rating

For the seventh straight year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show that Conestoga College is...


April 5, 2005
Conestoga Posts Best Student Loan Default Rate

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities recently released its year 2004 loan default report for the Ontario Student...


March 24, 2005
Conestoga College Names Four as Co-op Students of the Year

March 21-25 is National Co-op Week, recognizing the value and importance of co-operative education at Canada's colleges and universities, and...


March 23, 2005
Early Childhood Education the Focus of April Professional Event

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...


March 22, 2005
Free Program in Guelph Offers Employment, Education Skills

As midwestern Ontario's most comprehensive post-secondary educational institution, Conestoga College has among its goals the provision of practical educational opportunities...


March 16, 2005
Ontario's Colleges Seek Public Support Through On-Line Petition

Ontario's public colleges provide education that's worth more. But funding for academic operations and facilities maintenance has not kept pace...


March 10, 2005
Conestoga Technology Students Best University Competitors in IEEE Event

A team of three technology students from Conestoga College took top honours on March 7 at the annual Student Papers...


March 9, 2005
Special Program Offers Women Information Technology Career Skills

This month, Conestoga College begins a special, new program for women who want to gain skills to enter the information...


March 1, 2005
Choosing College: Applicants Invited to Explore Conestoga

What do young people expect from college? What are they looking for? Which choices are the right choices? From Friday,...


February 14, 2005
Trades and Technology Day Set at Conestoga

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


February 10, 2005
Conestoga and Laurier Brantford Sign Academic Partnership Agreement

We must achieve greater transparency and fairness regarding credit recognition and transfer between institutions. Students deserve this, and so does...


February 4, 2005
Conestoga Business Students Earn National Honours

Three students in the Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management program of Conestoga College have earned national recognition for...


January 31, 2005
Employment Readiness Program Offers Key Skills

For qualified individuals seeking essential skills to prepare for employment or practical training, Conestoga College will be offering a tuition-free...


January 20, 2005
Health Sciences Students Earn Achievement Awards

Conestoga’s School of Health Sciences, Community Services and Biotechnology recently announced the names of achievement award winners who completed their...


January 6, 2005
Frank Cowan Foundation Supports New Conestoga Respiratory Program

The Frank Cowan Foundation has made a two-year donation, totaling $100,000, to Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,...


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 24, 2004
Conestoga Marketing Students Strike Gold at Provincial Event

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


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...


November 17, 2004
Conestoga Calls for Reforms in Post-Secondary Education

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning is calling for significant, meaningful reforms to higher education in Ontario to...


November 15, 2004
Conestoga’s Job Connect Program Earns Provincial Honour

The Job Connect program of Conestoga College has been selected for a Service Quality Award granted by the province’s Ministry...


November 11, 2004
Rae Post-Secondary Review Town Hall at Conestoga on November 25

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Ontario Government have appointed former Premier Bob Rae to head a...


November 10, 2004
Ontario's Colleges Call for 70 Per Cent Higher Education Achievement Rate

ACAATO, the Ontario association of public colleges and institutes, today released its submission to the Rae Review examining post-secondary education...


October 28, 2004
Conestoga Graphics Student Wins Prestigious International Poster Contest

TMichael Blain of Waterloo, a third-year student in the Graphic Design program of Conestoga College, has been chosen international grand...


October 26, 2004
November 4 College Information Fair for Students, Public at Conestoga

On Thursday, November 4, both secondary school students and the general public will have a great opportunity to learn about...


October 19, 2004
Conestoga College Enrollment Increases for Fall 2004

Enrolment in full-time, post-secondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 6,130 as of September 2004. This marks an increase of...


October 14, 2004
Business Students Win Scholarships to International Conference

Three students from the Business Administration - Operations and Materials Management program of Conestoga College are in San Diego this...


September 30, 2004
RBC Foundation Donates $20,000 to Conestoga

With its recent implementation of intensive, applied skills degree programs, Conestoga College is moving in a new direction, providing advanced...


September 23, 2004
TOWES: Reliable Standards for Workplace Hiring, Training Being Introduced

Every business, of whatever type and whatever size, has a large stake in finding, hiring and training the right people...


September 16, 2004
New Manufacturing and Automation Training Centre Officially Opens

KITCHENER, September 16 - Today, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning officially opened the new $11 million, 20,000...


September 15, 2004
Ontario Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Program Expands to Conestoga College

Innovative program will train McMaster University students close to home Kitchener, Ont. (Sept. 15, 2004) - Area students attending the...


September 13, 2004
Unique New Program Combines Diploma, Apprenticeship

KITCHENER, September 13 - Today, Conestoga College officially launched a unique program called Mechanical Technician Diploma/Apprenticeship Co-op at the Doon...


August 26, 2004
Golf Classic Raises $80,000 to Advance Technical Education

More than 100 business and community leaders joined tournament honouree John F. Wood and Conestoga President John Tibbits for the...


August 18, 2004
Free Skills Upgrading Program Offered at Guelph Campus

Conestoga is midwestern Ontario's most comprehensive source of educational opportunities. A key aspect of this is providing practical educational programs...


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....


June 29, 2004
Conestoga College Board of Governors Approves 2004-2005 Budget, Addresses Deficit

KITCHENER, June 29 - The Board of Governors of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning tonight approved a...


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...


June 7, 2004
36th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 16 - 17

More than 3,500 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College’s 36th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday, June...


June 3, 2004
Conestoga Shares in National Award for Excellence

As an active partner in the OntarioLearn.com consortium, Conestoga College shares the honours with 21 other Ontario colleges as winner...


June 2, 2004
Two Conestoga Students Gain National Skills Medals

At the recent tenth annual Canadian Skills Competition (CSC) in Winnipeg, two students from Conestoga College earned national medals for...


May 31, 2004
Conestoga College, University of Windsor Sign Landmark Agreement

Kitchener, May 31 - This afternoon John Tibbits, President of Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, and Mitch...


May 20, 2004
Conestoga Students Bloom at Tulip Festival

The annual Tulip Festival in the National Capital Region is the world's largest. The 51st edition of this annual celebration...


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...


May 5, 2004
Ten Conestoga Students Win Ontario Skills Medals

At the May 5 awards ceremony concluding the 15th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), students from Conestoga College earned...


May 4, 2004
Health Sciences Graduating Students Earn Awards

Conestoga's School of Health Sciences, Community Services and Biotechnology has announced its award-winning students for the graduating class of the...


April 21, 2004
Graphics Student Wins Specialty Design Projects

Over the years, successive groups of first-year students in the Graphic Design program at Conestoga College have practiced their skills...


April 15, 2004
Free Program Offers Key Skills for Employment or Education

As midwestern Ontario's most comprehensive postsecondary educational institution, Conestoga College has among its goals the provision of practical educational opportunities...


April 7, 2004
Conestoga Again Achieves #1 Overall Rating

For the sixth straight year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show that Conestoga College is...


March 31, 2004
Regional Students Vie to Earn Spots in Provincial Skills Competition

On April 1 and 14, some of the best and brightest students in Waterloo Region and Wellington County will be...


March 30, 2004
Conestoga Receives Grant for Women's Carpentry Training

Under the Women In Skilled Trades (WIST) program, an initiative of the Ontario Women's Directorate, Conestoga College has received a...


March 17, 2004
Conference for Early Childhood Educators Set for March 26-27

Southern Ontario's largest conference for early childhood education practitioners, administrators and future professionals takes place at the Doon campus of...


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...


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...


March 3, 2004
Applicants Invited to Explore Conestoga

For applicants seeking fall 2004 admission to Conestoga College, this weekend will be a busy, informative, exciting time. More than...


February 12, 2004
Gift of $100,000 Boosts New Degree Programs at Conestoga

Conestoga College has received a gift of $100,000, which will be used to further the College's mandate to provide high-level...


February 11, 2004
Grade 7 and 8 Students Look First-Hand at Technology

On Thursday, February 19, more than 200 Grade 7 and 8 students will be at Conestoga College campuses in Kitchener...


February 5, 2004
Employment Readiness Program Offers Key Skills

For qualified individuals seeking essential skills to prepare for employment or practical training, Conestoga College will be offering a tuition-free...


January 29, 2004
Job Fair: Where the Action Will Be for College and University Students

Students and alumni of Conestoga College and the three local universities - Guelph, Laurier and Waterloo - will have an...


January 15, 2004
New Operating Room Skills Lab Opens at Conestoga

Conestoga College is a regional and provincial leader in professional health sciences education, and offers a growing number of full-time,...


December 23, 2003
Conestoga Students Earn Millennium Scholarships

Conestoga Students Earn Millennium Scholarships Five students in Conestoga College diploma programs are recipients of $4,000 each under the...


December 9, 2003
Manulife Financial Donation Supports Health Care Education at Conestoga

Kitchener, ON, December 9 -- Manulife Financial, a leading Canadian-based financial services company that offers a diverse range of...


November 27, 2003
Conestoga, University of Windsor Initiate Partnership

Beginning in the fall of 2004, Conestoga College and the University of Windsor will co-operate to offer a Bachelor...


November 24, 2003
Marketing Students Go Global for Trade Show Event

More than 60 third-year students in the Business Administration - Marketing program at Conestoga College will be applying their...


November 21, 2003
Security Firm Recognizes Student Excellence

Barber-Collins Security Services Ltd. has a long-standing interest in the law enforcement programs of Conestoga College. It is interested...


November 20, 2003
Conestoga Marketing Students Keep Medal-Winning Streak Alive

For the seventh straight year, a team of students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College has...


October 27, 2003
November 5 College Information Fair at Conestoga

Wednesday, November 5 will be a great day to learn about the benefits, value and rewards offered by a...


October 22, 2003
Hockey Hero Paul Henderson at College Conference

Hockey legend, motivational expert and leadership educator - that's Paul Henderson. In 1972, he scored what is perhaps the...


October 14, 2003
Conestoga Student Wins Local Purchasing Association Honour

Amy Wrobel, a student in the co-operative education option of Conestoga College's Business Administration - Materials and Operations Management...


October 10, 2003
Conestoga College Enrolment Increases for Fall 2003

Enrolment in full-time, postsecondary programs at Conestoga College stands at 5,863 as of September 2003. This marks an increase of...


October 7, 2003
lectralogics Supports Advanced Skills Education at Conestoga College

Electralogics Incorporated is based in Fergus, Ontario and has an enviable record of success and excellence in something that...


September 29, 2003
Look Out, Las Vegas . . . Here Comes Conestoga College!

When nearly 5,000 practitioners, educators, students and chapter leaders gather in Las Vegas on October 6-9 for the annual conference...


September 17, 2003
Career Fair: Many Employers, Great Opportunities for Local Postsecondary Students

More than 150 employers and more than 3,000 students and recent graduates of the area's four postsecondary institutions will...


August 27, 2003
Conestoga Teams with Canadian Management Centre to Offer Seminars

This fall, Conestoga College will join with the Toronto-based Canadian Management Centre to bring leading-edge management training seminars to...


August 15, 2003
Special Program Offers Options to Class of 2003 High School Grads

With all the talk about the effects of the double cohort, there is one group of new high school graduates...


July 21, 2003
Eighth Conestoga College Golf Classic to Recognize Bob Astley

The annual Conestoga College Golf Classic has two aims: to recognize each year outstanding community builders and leaders, and to...


July 18, 2003
Health Sciences Programs Announce Awards

Three Conestoga College health sciences programs have announced and presented achievement awards to members of the Class of 2003....


July 18, 2003
Komer Family Recognizes Student's Effort, Progress

For many years, Marjorie Komer was an accomplished and highly esteemed teacher in the preparatory studies activities of Conestoga...


June 24, 2003
Polytechnic Institutes Create New National Association

Conestoga College has joined with seven other Canadian polytechnic institutes to create a new entity, the Association of Canadian Polytechnic...


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...


June 16, 2003
College-Wide Awards Honour Outstanding Graduating Students

As part of the 35th Convocation ceremonies on June 18-19, Conestoga College President John Tibbits will present to graduating students...


June 11, 2003
Conestoga Racing Car Rolling Again

The Conestoga College racing car, pride and joy of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship program at the College's Guelph...


June 9, 2003
Electronics Professor Wins Conestoga's Top Teaching Honour

Nancy Nelson, a professor in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology programs at Conestoga College, has been chosen winner of...


June 2, 2003
Six Conestoga Students Earn National Skills Medals

Six Conestoga College students have won medals for their performance in the ninth Canadian Skills Competition (CSC), presented by...


June 2, 2003
35th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 18-19

More than 3,000 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College's 35th Convocation ceremonies on Wednesday,...


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...


May 22, 2003
Guelph Chamber Presents First Millennium Scholarship to Conestoga Student

To recognize the importance of skilled trades to a vibrant, growing local economy and to encourage young people to pursue...


May 8, 2003
Conestoga Students Blossom at Canadian Tulip Festival

Ten students from the Retail Florist program of Conestoga College have just returned from the 50th anniversary Canadian Tulip...


May 7, 2003
Safety and Health the Concerns at Woodworking Industry Conference

When the industrial workplace is safe and healthful, injuries and absenteeism go down, products are made better and more...


May 1, 2003
More Online Courses Being Developed for Career Counselling Professionals

As the result of a $152,000 grant from the Counselling Foundation of Canada, Conestoga College is developing four new,...


April 25, 2003
Schneiders Salutes Conestoga Graphics Students

Now that Easter is over, why not start thinking about Oktoberfest?  Why not think about Christmas, too?   That's...


April 25, 2003
General Motors Vehicle Donation Aids Apprentices

Waste not; want not, because there are always opportunities for learning. When Mark Cullen, General Manager of Barry Cullen...


April 17, 2003
Broadcasting Program Recognizes Outstanding Students

The Broadcasting - Radio and Television program of Conestoga College has named its award-winning students for the 2002-2003 academic...


April 16, 2003
Journalism Students Recognized for Achievements

Nine students of the Journalism - Print and Broadcast program of Conestoga College have received achievement awards totaling $2,100...


April 11, 2003
Conestoga Awarded $2.5 Million for Manufacturing and Automation Training Centre

OSHAWA, April 11 -- The Hon. Jim Flaherty, Ontario's Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation (EOI) today announced a...


April 9, 2003
Conestoga Again Achieves #1 Overall Rating

For the fifth consecutive year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show Conestoga as the...


March 26, 2003
Three Conestoga Welding Students Earn Prestigious National Awards

Three Welding Engineering Technology students at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College are recipients of R.M. Gooderham Bursaries, presented...


March 26, 2003
Three Conestoga Welding Students Earn Prestigious National Awards

Three Welding Engineering Technology students at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College are recipients of R.M. Gooderham Bursaries, presented...


March 19, 2003
Conestoga IEEE Student Team Outpaces University Competition

Each year, a local competition sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) takes place at the...


March 18, 2003
Conestoga Gains $1.5 Million to Advance Apprenticeship Education

Conestoga College is one of Ontario's largest suppliers of apprenticeship education. In recognition of its achievements and an increased...


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...


March 13, 2003
Early Childhood Educators Conference at Conestoga

Early childhood education and care is receiving a higher profile these days, acknowledged for its importance to our society....


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...


February 20, 2003
National Manufacturing Council Meets at Conestoga College

More than 100 industry leaders from Canada's advanced wood products processing sector will be in Kitchener on Wednesday, February...


February 13, 2003
Western Region OPP, Conestoga College Sign Learning Agreement

Conestoga College President John Tibbits and Chief Superintendent Tony Parkin, Regional Commander of the Ontario Provincial Police Western Region,...


February 10, 2003
Conestoga College Earns Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Designation

Door opens for new and expanded programming including additional applied degrees and bridging courses Kitchener, ON – February 10,...


February 10, 2003
Eves Government Expands Choice for Students

Ministry of Training/Ministère de la Formation Colleges and Universities/et des Collèges et Universités For Immediate Release February 10, 2003 TORONTO...


January 28, 2003
Conestoga College’s Local Economic Value More Than $1.3 Billion Annually

Kitchener, ON (January 28, 2003) – Conestoga College today announced the results of an independently authored economic and social...


January 16, 2003
Conestoga Has Best Student Loan Default Rate for Third Straight Year

For the third consecutive year, the student loan default rate report issued by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges...


January 7, 2003
Health Sciences Certificate Students Recognized for Achievements

Conestoga's School of Health Sciences and Community Services has named its roster of award-winning students who completed their studies...


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...


December 20, 2002
Nursing Program Recognizes Outstanding Students

Conestoga College's School of Health Sciences and Community Services recently announced awards bestowed on outstanding students who completed their...


December 9, 2002
Local Grade 7 and 8 Students to Experience Trades Education

Approximately 500 Grade 7 and 8 students from four local school boards will be at Conestoga College campuses in...


November 29, 2002
Two More Applied Degrees for Conestoga

Success for College Will Benefit Local Students, Businesses and Community Kitchener, ON, November 29 -- Conestoga College has added...


November 28, 2002
Conestoga Keeps Medal-Winning Streak Alive in Marketing Event

For the sixth straight year, a team of students from the Business Administration - Marketing program of Conestoga College...


November 27, 2002
Conestoga Recognizes Long-Service and Outstanding Employees

Conestoga College recognized employees who have attained 10-35 years of service and presented five Employee Recognition Awards to outstanding...


November 15, 2002
Materials Management Grads Take National Honour

Two recent graduates of the Business Administration - Materials Management program of Conestoga College have won a national honour...


November 6, 2002
Materials Management Student Earns International Association Honour

Mary Ann Groothuis, a third-year student in the Business Administration - Materials Management program, is this year's winner of...


October 30, 2002
Ontario College Information Fair at Conestoga November 12-13

More than 3,500 Grade 11 and 12 students from midwestern Ontario, plus parents and members of the community can...


October 29, 2002
Dennis Watson Elected Board of Governors Chair

Conestoga College is pleased to announce the re-election of Dennis Watson as Chair of the Board of Governors for...


October 23, 2002
Conestoga Graduate Employment Continues at 92 Per Cent

Independent surveys of 2000-2001 Ontario community college graduates, conducted by Forum Research Inc. for the Ministry of Training, Colleges...


October 17, 2002
Conestoga Shows Significant Enrolment Increase

Enrolment figures for September 2002 show Conestoga College has 5,613 students in full-time, postsecondary programs, an increase of 11.46...


October 15, 2002
Varsity Sports

Three Conestoga College varsity sports home games take place this week. On Tuesday, October 15, the women's soccer team faces...


October 15, 2002
Highway 401 Construction

In case you didn't see this item in the local newspapers, Highway 401 will undergo major construction between Homer...


October 15, 2002
United Way Goal Set

The goal is set at $40,000 for United Way this year at Conestoga, with the campaign running from Wednesday,...


October 10, 2002
Outreach Initiatives Expanded by College

New activities and new locations are now part of the operations of the School of Academic Support and Preparatory...


September 30, 2002
Golf Tournament Aids Information Technology Education

The scores were in on the day of the event, but the results have now been tabulated -- the...


September 12, 2002
Projects Earn Honours for Mechanical Engineering Students

Four students who have just completed the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program at Conestoga College have each...


August 9, 2002
Annual College Golf Classic Set for August 20

It's a win-win situation. The annual Conestoga College Golf Classic highlights and celebrates the achievements of outstanding local leaders....


August 8, 2002
Student-Built Robotic Lines on Display at Open House

Canada's Technology Triangle is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and wants to stay that way. Conestoga College is...


June 17, 2002
Technology Professor Earns Conestoga College Teaching Honour

Tony Kattenhorn of the Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology faculty has been named the 15th recipient of the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished...


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...


June 13, 2002
Two Conestoga Students Win National Skills Canada Medals

Conestoga College students Grant Habermehl of Wallenstein and David Pallen of Kitchener are winners of Canadian bronze medals for...


June 10, 2002
34th Convocation Ceremonies of Conestoga College

June 19 - 20, 2002 Guest Speakers Wednesday, June 19, 4 p.m. Chris A. Hadfield is a pioneer, an...


June 10, 2002
34th Convocation Ceremonies Set for June 19 - 20

More than 2,900 Conestoga College graduates are eligible to take part in the College’s 34th Convocation ceremonies, on Wednesday, June...


June 7, 2002
Nursing Students Earn Honours for Achievements

Seven graduating Nursing students and an eighth who is in the second year of studies are this spring’s winners...


June 5, 2002
Broadcasting Program Announces Outstanding Student Achievers

Conestoga College’s three-year Broadcasting - Radio and Television program has announced its roster of outstanding students for academic year...


June 3, 2002
Conestoga College Receives Funding to Train Women in Skilled Trades and Information Technology

KITCHENER/WATERLOO, ON, June 3 /CNW/ - The Ontario government announced funding today of $323,247 to Conestoga College to train...


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...


May 9, 2002
Conestoga Student Wins Third Prize in Ontario “Wine by Design” Competition

Conestoga College Graphic Design student Niilo Autio has won third-place honours in “Wine by Design”, a province-wide competition to...


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...


May 3, 2002
Industrial Woodworking Safety the Focus of Conference

Proper industrial safety saves time, saves money and saves lives. More than 100 representatives of woodworking industries and associations...


May 1, 2002
Conestoga Students Excel at Provincial Technical Competition

Eight Conestoga College students have won medals at the 13th annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), sponsored by Skills...


May 1, 2002
Practical Nursing Students Win Honours

The Practical Nursing program of Conestoga College has announced its award-winning students for the class completing studies in the...


April 25, 2002
Paramedic Students Earn Academic Honours

The Paramedic program of Conestoga College has announced the winners of its achievement awards for academic year 2001-2002. Susan...


April 10, 2002
Conestoga Again Achieves #1 Overall Rating

For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, composite results from the independent Key Performance Indicator (KPI) surveys show Conestoga as...


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...


April 1, 2002
Conestoga Paramedic Students, Baden Firefighters Team Up on Emergency Exercise

On Saturday, April 6, students of the Paramedic program of Conestoga College and members of the Baden Fire Department...


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...


March 21, 2002
Floristry Student Wins Festival Competition

It’s spring. Last week, more than 100,000 avid gardeners and flower aficionados attended the sixth annual Canada Blooms festival...


March 18, 2002
Early Childhood Educators Convene at Conestoga

It’s all about professionalism and caring service. That’s the message and purpose of “Where It All Begins . ....


March 7, 2002
Special Programs for Women Focus on Skilled Trades

Conestoga College, in partnership with the Ontario Women’s Directorate, will launch two programs on March 25, designed to prepare...


March 6, 2002
Conestoga Again Posts Best Student Loan Default Rate

The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has just released its year 2001 loan default report for the Ontario...


March 4, 2002
Conestoga Academic Administrator Earns National Recognition for Achievements

Eleanor Conlin, Chair of Academic Research and Educational Services at Conestoga College, is one of only 26 Canadians to...


February 28, 2002
Automotive Apprentice Earns National Association Scholarship

Allen Jantzi of Wellesley, who is an advanced-level apprentice in Conestoga College’s Automotive Service Technician program, has won a $700...


February 25, 2002
Thousands to Discover College, Explore Conestoga March 1 - 3

March will be arriving like a lion at Conestoga College. From Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3, the College...


January 24, 2002
Conestoga Chosen to Lead Apprenticeship Program Development

Conestoga has been chosen to lead a team of Ontario colleges in the development of two new, regulated apprenticeship...


January 16, 2002
Architecture/Construction Education, Careers, Projects on Display at NETWORK 2002

The construction industry is a major barometer of economic growth and prosperity. Its importance in Ontario touches on the...


January 10, 2002
Health Sciences Certificate Students Recognized for Achievements

Conestoga’s School of Health Sciences and Community Services has named its roster of award-winning students who completed their studies in...


January 3, 2002
Kitchener Firm Honours Graphics Student for Card Design

Talk about planning ahead. The Walter Fedy Partnership, a Kitchener-based architectural and engineering firm, is already well on the...


December 20, 2001
Nursing Program Recognizes Outstanding Students

Conestoga College’s School of Health Sciences and Community Services recently announced awards bestowed on outstanding students who completed their studies...


December 15, 2001
Sowa Tools Recognizes Apprenticeship Student Excellence

Kitchener-based Sowa Tool and Machine Co. Ltd. believes in the importance and value of education in the skilled trades, especially...


December 6, 2001
Grade 7 and 8 Students Experience Technology

More than 600 Grade 7 and 8 students from schools in Waterloo Region and Wellington County visited Conestoga College on...


November 21, 2001
Conestoga Students Share Local Purchasing Association Honour

Two third-year students in the Business Administration - Materials Management program at Conestoga College in Kitchener are co-winners of a...


November 19, 2001
Conestoga Marketing Team Takes Silver in Provincial Competition

The annual Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC) is a showcase for the best and brightest marketing students from the province’s...


November 14, 2001
Conestoga Recognizes Employee Service and Effort

Each November, Conestoga College recognizes and thanks long-serving employees for their dedication, as well as presenting a number of Employee...


November 7, 2001
College Knowledge: Ontario College Information Fair on November 13-14

More than 2,500 Grade 11 and 12 students from midwestern Ontario, plus parents and members of the community can visit...


November 1, 2001
Apprentice-Built Race Car Promotes Program, College

Apprentices and faculty in the Automotive Service Technician program at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College have had a...


October 31, 2001
TV Network Chooses Conestoga

The Women’s Television Network (WTN) has chosen Conestoga College to be one of only six Canadian colleges entitled to award...


October 30, 2001
Conestoga Enrolment Rises Again

Ontario’s community colleges have just released enrolment figures for the fall 2001 term, and Conestoga College continues to grow,...


October 25, 2001
Welding Students Earn Recognition from Praxair

Chris Kuntz and Jason Wagg, two outstanding welding students at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College, are the first-ever recipients...


October 2, 2001
CKCO-TV Donation Advances Broadcasting Education at Conestoga

At a special October 2 gathering of broadcasting students and faculty, College and broadcasting industry representatives and special guests, Dennis...


September 27, 2001
Automotive Manufacturer’s Donation Advances Welding Education

The Guelph campus of Conestoga College, which specializes in skilled trades and engineering technology education, is the beneficiary of a...


September 20, 2001
Giant Career Fair Will Match Employers, Postsecondary Students

Many employers in a wide range of fields are looking for bright, career-oriented people to grow with their businesses and...


September 19, 2001
Conestoga Shares in Provincial Apprenticeship Grant

Conestoga College, one of Ontario’s largest community colleges in the field of apprenticeship education, will receive $360,356 as its portion...


September 7, 2001
David J. Burns Named Academic Vice-President

Conestoga College has named David J. Burns as Vice- President, Academic, effective January 2002. Currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at...


August 30, 2001
College Golf Event Will Net More Than $30,000

More than 125 participants showed their friendship and support of Conestoga College and their appreciation of two outstanding local figures...


August 8, 2001
Graphic Design Students Earn Professional Association Scholarships

Each year, the Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD) presents ten scholarships to outstanding postsecondary students in the province. This...


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...


July 30, 2001
Work Begins on Major College Expansion

Excavation has begun at the Doon campus of Conestoga College in connection with a major expansion that will see full-time...


June 21, 2001
Conestoga Professor Wins Technology Association Honour

The Ontario Association for Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is the professional association responsible for certifying engineering and applied...


June 18, 2001
Conestoga to Honour Outstanding Alumni at Convocation

Three outstanding graduates of Conestoga College will receive Alumni of Distinction Awards at the College’s 33rd Convocation ceremonies on June...


June 18, 2001
Major Awards to Honour Outstanding Conestoga Students

This is Convocation week at Conestoga College, with three ceremonies scheduled to mark the 33rd Convocation. In addition to the...


June 14, 2001
Conestoga Wins Guelph Quality Award

The Guelph Awards of Excellence are given each year to recognize outstanding achievements by businesses and organizations that operate in...


June 12, 2001
Science Professor Named Winner of Conestoga Teaching Award

Paul B. Latour, a microbiologist with a long and varied career teaching a number of science courses at Conestoga College,...