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Graduating students from nine programs in Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship presented their capstone projects at the Fall 2024...

Plumbing is the next challenge being tackled by a group of young women who recently completed the first Electrical for...

Santa will be sitting atop a new float in the KW Santa Claus Parade with the hands-on help of staff...

The inaugural Skilled Trades Safety Fair was hosted by the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga,...

Conestoga received a Grow the Trades grant from DeWalt that will be used to buy equipment, provide training and boost...

Two Conestoga faculty represented Canada as experts at the WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France....

Graduating students in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship showcased capstone projects at the college’s Cambridge - Fountain Street campus...

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

The Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) at Conestoga College recently marked its fifth anniversary....

Conestoga graduate and electrical apprentice Dee Durant regularly lends a hand at skilled trades events specifically for young girls knowing...

Conestoga's Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance (CISWP) has been awarded funding for applied research equipment through the Natural...

Construction trades educators can easily incorporate eco-friendly learning and Indigenous perspectives into their courses with new free training modules from...

Conestoga’s Jim Galloway, a professor in the Welding Engineering Technology programs, was celebrated for his applied research with the 2023...

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its annual awards ceremony on June 6, presenting hundreds of student awards valued...

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship joined the Epic Jobs event in Brantford on May 22, where students in Grades...

Two Conestoga students finished with silver and bronze medals at the 2024 Skills Canada National Competition, held May 30 and...

Nearly 300 high school girls rolled up their sleeves at the state-of-the-art Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus in Cambridge, Ontario to...

A unique collaboration between Conestoga and the Laurier Centre for Women in Science (WinS) created the first photo-research exhibit of...

Woodworking students showed off their final projects at a showcase and networking event where the top creations were recognized with...

Two students from the Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program worked with industry partner CAMufacturing Solutions Inc. to...

Conestoga's 2024 Welding Gala honoured outstanding students in the college’s welding programs. The annual event hosted by the Conestoga student...

Recent graduates from Conestoga’s Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program had their capstone project highlighted in a national...

Students from Conestoga's Woodworking and Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship programs competed in an all-day provincial event held at the Woodworking Centre of...

A national campaign focused on advancing workforce diversity features female Conestoga faculty and students in the skilled trades....

Local high school students joined a woodworking skills competition held at Conestoga’s Kitchener - Doon campus....

Sustainable reforestation, custom crayon packaging, plastic cap processing, and a physical Tetris board were the varied projects pitched by students...

A dual-credit program at Conestoga is exploring uncharted territory by welcoming visually impaired high school students into a carpentry course...

Conestoga has been named Canada’s Best Trade School by CourseCompare, a marketplace that helps prepare people for the future of...

People interested in trying their hand at the art of glazing can apply for the tuition-free Try-A-Trade program hosted by...

Top skilled trades employers came out to Conestoga’s Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus for the first annual Magna Skilled Trades...

Conestoga’s free Academic Upgrading (AU) program helps potential students meet admission requirements and develop skills to support post-secondary studies or...

Work is underway on the second phase of the Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus in Cambridge....

A Conestoga graduate and Alumni of Distinction honouree won a national award recognizing women making a transformational difference in their...

More than 500 donors gave $8.8 million to Conestoga College in 2022-2023, nearly half of the donations going toward student...

Young women across North America have the chance to try their hand at different skilled trades thanks to an event...

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship welcomed more than 100 secondary school guidance counsellors on October 25 to the Cambridge...

Industry and community friends and partners, students and employees joined the celebration as Conestoga marked the grand opening of its...

A leadership gift from Magna International will support innovative and inclusive trades training programs at Conestoga to fuel the talent...

Ten Conestoga students have been named among the inaugural recipients of the Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades....

On June 21, Conestoga’s Woodworking Centre of Ontario welcomed members of the Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario (WMCO) to the...

Close to 270 young women in Grades 9 through 12 participated in Conestoga’s Jill of All TradesTM event on May...

The Conestoga community gathered to celebrate the Trades & Apprenticeship Awards on June 7. Held at the college’s new skilled...

Conestoga Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship) student Cameron Krause earned a bronze medal in Bricklaying at the 2023 Skills Canada...

On March 2, Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship welcomed 150 secondary school guidance counsellors, educators and administrators as well...

Conestoga is among ten Ontario colleges chosen to participate in a new scholarship program that will support students pursuing careers...

GrandBridge Energy has donated three utility vehicles to Conestoga’s Powerline Technician program to enhance the college’s training fleet....

Conestoga graduate Jennifer Green was honoured with a Premier’s Award on Monday, November 28 during a gala event held as...

Conestoga's Welding and Fabrication Technician program has partnered with steel construction company Walters Group to offer students a unique paid...

Conestoga College has received a gift of funding and mentorship from customized automation systems provider Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture,...

Close to 240 young women in Grades 9 through 12 participated in Conestoga's Jill of All TradesTM event on October...

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....

ATS Automation has extended support at Conestoga with a $500,000 donation to the college’s new skilled trades campus....

More than 6,200 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s spring convocation beginning June 16. The event is a culmination...

On June 8, the Conestoga community gathered virtually to celebrate the annual Trades & Apprenticeship Awards. The event recognized outstanding...

Two Conestoga students will advance to the WorldSkills International Competition after placing first in the Team Canada selection at the...

Conestoga students finished with 13 medals at the 2022 Skills Ontario Competition. Winners were announced during the virtual closing ceremony...

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted a virtual Talk2WomenInTrades session on April 6 to provide an opportunity for individuals...

In celebration of International Women’s Day, digital home renovation platform bidmii has announced the launch of an annual bursary supporting...

The Ontario government is investing $13.8 million in funding to help Conestoga, the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University...

Conestoga’s commitment to excellence in skilled trades training will be highlighted with the opening of the new Conestoga Skilled Trades...

Energy+ has donated a single-bucket truck to Conestoga’s Powerline Technician program to enhance the college’s fleet of training vehicles. Representatives...

The Owens Corning Foundation is investing $200,000 to support the national delivery and expansion of Conestoga College’s Jill of All...

The Universal Womens Network presented Conestoga alumna of distinction Jennifer Green with the 2021 Dream Builder Award during a virtual...

Several virtual events and initiatives held across the Conestoga community marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....

Conestoga students earned three medals at the 2021 Skills Canada Virtual National Competition on June 15. The event is the...

Fifteen additional trades and apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades for...

On June 2, the Conestoga community gathered to celebrate the twelfth annual Trades & Apprenticeship Awards. The event recognized outstanding...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Equipment Operator program. Funded in part by the federal and provincial governments,...

Conestoga students were among the competitors at the Virtual Skills Ontario Competition on May 12. The event is the largest...

On April 30, the Conestoga community celebrated the first cohort of 16 students from the college’s Agricultural Equipment Operator pilot...

Ford of Canada and Wayne Pitman Ford Lincoln in Guelph have donated a 2020 Ford F-150 to Conestoga's School of...

Forty-five Conestoga skilled trades and apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the college’s Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled...

Students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program received a holiday surprise on December 11 when Mandy Rennehan, CEO...

Conestoga alumna of distinction Jennifer Green has been named among Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2020 by the...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Truck and Coach/Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program....

A new program delivered in partnership through Conestoga, St. Leonard’s Community Services and Brant Skills Centre is helping address a...

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

The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced a commitment of more than $180,000 for the development of a new...

Industry partner ATS Automation has extended support at Conestoga with a $10,000 donation to encourage more women to enter the...

Conestoga alumna of distinction Clarice Ward has been appointed to the Skills Ontario board of directors, a province-wide organization helping...

Eclipse Automation has announced an exclusive agreement that will see equipment from Harmontronics Automation in China needed to produce N95...

Conestoga’s Engineering, Technology and Trades for Women (ETT4W) welcomed more than 50 students and mentors to the college’s Doon campus...

Nine additional Conestoga trades and apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades...

Monte McNaughton, Ontario's Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, visited Conestoga's Woodworking Centre on Friday, January 31 to announce...

Since it was first piloted in 2016, Conestoga’s eText program has grown to involve more than 13,700 students spanning nearly...

In 2012, Conestoga began the delivery of programming in Brantford through a partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, which had established...

More than 40 Conestoga students from skilled trades and engineering programs joined forces from January 6 to 9 at the...

Students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program were left speechless on December 12 when they received an unexpected...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for tuition-free pre-apprenticeship programs beginning April 2020. Funded by the the Government of Ontario, the...

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

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Welder/Metal Fabricator program. Funded by the Government of Canada, the program...

Three Conestoga alumni joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished college graduates on Monday, December 2, when they were named...

Local politicians, industry partners and friends of Conestoga joined college employees at a special event on Tuesday, November 19 where...

The Conestoga community welcomed the Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC) Network on October 25 for the Ontario Canada HTEC CNC...

Seven Conestoga alumni are among the nearly 120 Ontario college graduates who have been nominated for Premier’s Awards this year....

Conestoga hosted its first TradeUcation event at the John W. Tibbits campus in Waterloo on October 23 where teachers, guidance...

Cambridge MPP Belinda Karahalios visited Conestoga’s Fountain Street campus in Cambridge on Friday, November 8 to announce an investment of...

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

Three Conestoga graduates were among the province’s top stone masons and tenders competing for the title of Ontario’s best bricklayer...

On May 30, approximately 245 young women in grades nine through 12 participated in Conestoga’s Jill of All Trades at...

The Government of Canada will invest $6.9 million over the next three years to support a new Conestoga project that...

More than 220 awards valued at over $343,000 were presented to students at Conestoga’s tenth annual Trades & Apprenticeship Awards...

Thirty-three Conestoga students competed in the annual Skills Ontario Competition at the Toronto Congress Centre from May 6-8. The event...

Three Conestoga apprenticeship students were recently named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades. Since the launch...

Jennifer Norman, a level 2 student in Conestoga’s Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship program, placed first at the 2019 Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association...

On March 20, students in Conestoga’s Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades program hosted an industry evening titled From...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) General Carpenter Pre-apprenticeship program that begins this September...

On March 7, Conestoga’s Engineering, Technology and Trades for Women (ETT4W) hosted the Women in Trades Mentor Forum for women...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for tuition-free pre-apprenticeship programs. Funded by the Ontario government, the programs are part of a...

More than 40 young women in grades 7 and 8 participated in Conestoga’s TNT Day at the John W. Tibbits...

Eight Conestoga trades students were recently named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades. Since the launch...

Waterloo North Hydro (WNH) has expanded its scholarship program at Conestoga and will now fund four annual scholarships to give...

On November 28, students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program received a special visit from retail construction and...

Two Conestoga alumni joined the ranks of Ontario’s most distinguished college graduates on Monday, November 26, when they were named...

Students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) certificate program made their first trip to a construction site on November...

Twenty-four Conestoga trades students and eight apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled...

On September 5, the province's top stone masons competed in the Bricklayer 500 Ontario regional championship at Conestoga’s Roofing Skills...

On July 19, the Conestoga community, along with industry partners, celebrated the graduation of a group of students who completed...

An endowed memorial award established in the name of Conestoga graduate Gregory Peltz will help support students in the college’s...

On May 30, approximately 200 female students from nine school boards attended Conestoga’s Jill of all Trades at the Cambridge...

On May 23, more than 200 awards valued at $241,000 were presented to students at Conestoga’s ninth annual Trades &...

Conestoga students Jennifer Norman and Dalton Cousineau finished the 2018 Ontario Skills Competition with first place wins and will now...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for two free pre-apprenticeship programs for women. Enrolment is limited and interested candidates are required...

On April 11, 18 Conestoga graduates were presented with Alumni of Distinction awards at a ceremony held at the Waterloo...

To celebrate National Co-op and Work-Integrated Learning Week, Conestoga’s Career Centre and Co-operative Education and Corporate Training departments hosted an...

Ten Conestoga trades students and five apprenticeship students have been named recipients of the Weston Family Skilled Trades Scholarship. The...

On March 8, the Conestoga community recognized International Women’s Day with an event at the Doon campus that included a...

Jackie Morris, a Conestoga graduate and part-time faculty member and technologist, has been named a 2018 Woman of Distinction by...

A group of 36 female students in grades seven to 10 had the opportunity to meet and work alongside contractor...

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) has accredited 28 of Conestoga’s co-operative education programs. The accreditation demonstrates the...

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will support Conestoga students through a new multi-year skilled trades scholarship program for students and...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the tuition-free Pre-Apprenticeship Truck and Coach/Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program. Funded by the government...

On December 14, students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) program received an unexpected surprise courtesy of Mandy Rennehan,...

Two members of the Conestoga community were recognized among the 2017 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year at an...

On October 5, the Conestoga community welcomed the arrival of the Amazing 50 trailer. The unique 42-foot trailer has been...

Six Conestoga graduates have been nominated for the 2017 Premier’s Awards. Established in 1992 and presented annually, the awards honour...

On September 6, the region’s best stone masons attended Conestoga’s Roofing Skills and Training Centre at the Waterloo campus to...

Renovation Technician student Devon Pierce has been awarded a 2017 Make It Right Scholarship from The Holmes Foundation. This year,...

Participants in Conestoga’s Skills Ontario all-girls summer camp were joined by CBC Kitchener-Waterloo reporter Carmen Ponciano during a welding workshop...

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

From June 26 to 28, Conestoga hosted its first provincial college sector Motive Power Professional Development Conference at the Guelph...

Conestoga students Tim Deslauriers and Sam Todd have finished this year's Skills Canada National Competition with silver medal wins. The...

On May 31, approximately 200 young women in grades 9 through 12 attended Conestoga’s Jill of all Trades at the...

On May 24, friends and family, industry leaders, sponsors, and members of the Conestoga community attended the college's eighth annual...

Deb Matthews, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Development, was joined by Daiene Vernile, MPP for Kitchener Centre, and Kathryn...

Conestoga offered its first Truck and Coach Pre-Apprenticeship program in 2007 at the Guelph campus. Jeff May was among the...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for the Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) General Carpenter Pre-apprenticeship program that begins this September...

In recognition of National Co-op Week, Conestoga’s School of Career & Academic Access, Department of Co-operative Education, and Corporate Training...

MPP Liz Sandals visited Conestoga’s Guelph campus on Friday, March 24 to announce an investment of $250,416 from the Government...

Conestoga student Riley Ogilvie has won the International Student Robotic Welding Competition. Sponsored by the American Welding Society (AWS), the...

HGTV personality Sherry Holmes, of Holmes Makes it Right, joined girls in grades seven to 10 at the Waterloo campus...

Martha George, president of the Grand Valley Construction Association (GVCA), will be honoured at Conestoga’s 22nd annual Golf Classic on...

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician program will fulfill their third request for food donation bins in early February. Students initially...

In an op-ed for the Huffington Post on January 16, Nobina Robinson, CEO of Polytechnics Canada, said the skilled trades...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for tuition-free pre-apprenticeship programs. Funded by the Ontario government, the programs are part of a...

Students in Conestoga’s Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) certificate program received an unexpected surprise on December 8 when construction magnate...

Lou Dropka, a faculty member with Conestoga’s Mechanical Technician program, has been honoured with the Glenn Beatty award from Skills...

Almost 1,650 new graduates will be recognized at Conestoga’s Fall 2016 convocation ceremonies to be held on Saturday, October 29...

Conestoga’s Roofing Skills and Training Centre at the Waterloo campus hosted the province’s best stone masons on October 5 for...

At a League of Champions event held at the Waterloo campus on October 3, students in Conestoga’s Construction trades programs...

More than 200 young women in grades nine through 12 participated in Conestoga’s third annual Jill of All Trades, held...

The Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association (OHMPA) has named Conestoga Motive Power Technician - Heavy Equipment students Nicholas Rojas and...

More than 150 industry and donor-sponsored awards, valued at $144,000, were presented to students at Conestoga’s seventh annual Trades &...

At a community event held at police headquarters on May 14, Waterloo Regional Police Services Chief Bryan Larkin thanked Conestoga...

Fourteen Conestoga students celebrated medal wins on May 4 at the closing ceremony of the 27th annual Ontario Technological Skills...

Between May 2 and 4, 2,100 competitors from high schools and colleges across Ontario will visit RIM Park to compete...

Applications are now being accepted for the full-time, tuition-free Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) General Carpenter Pre-apprenticeship program that starts...

Conestoga is now accepting applications for new, tuition-free pre-apprenticeship programs. Funded by the Ontario government, the programs are part of...

The Transportation Maintenance and Technology Association (TMTA) of Waterloo Region has entered into a Strategic Staffing Partnership (SSP) with Conestoga...

On October 7, the Roofing Skills and Training Centre at Conestoga's Waterloo campus hosted the SPEC MIX Bricklayer 500 -...

Students in Conestoga’s Renovation Technician program received thanks from Waterloo Fire Rescue Chief Richard Hepditch on September 22 during a...

Linamar Corporation, a diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products, will provide $500,000 to Conestoga College over the next...

More than 175 young women from eight local school boards attended Conestoga’s Jill of all Trades event held June 3...

Close to 150 industry and donor-sponsored awards, valued at over $124,000, were presented to students at Conestoga’s sixth annual Trades...

A new partnership between Conestoga, Family and Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County, Second Chance Employment Services and Wyndham...

On Dec. 8, Carrier Centers, a truck dealership in Woodstock, Ontario, hosted an open house for high school students in...

It’s steady work with a lucrative hourly rate of up to $40....

A new federal government program launched today by Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in...

Jordan Nevils of Kitchener is featured among the Profiles of Success in Building Trades, a November 23 supplement to the...

Conestoga faculty members Jim Palmer and Stu Hood are featured in a profile story in the Fall 2014 edition of...

Conestoga's Heavy Equipment Operator program is featured in the October 31 edition of Daily Commercial News, an online publication that...

When people think of professions like mechanics and welders, we all have the picture in our minds of the stereotypical...

A faculty member in Conestoga’s School of Engineering and Information Technology was recently chosen to serve as Canada’s expert for...

Conestoga students demonstrated that their skills are among the best in the country at the Skills Canada National Competition held...

A group of more than 300 students, teachers, partners and government representatives visited Conestoga's Cambridge (Fountain Street) campus on Wednesday,...

More than 150 industry and donor-sponsored awards, valued at over $100,000 in total, were presented at the fifth annual Trades...

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

John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre, announced this morning that the Government of Ontario will help 100 women in Waterloo...

Twenty-four Conestoga students recently travelled to Las Vegas, Nevada for a five-day trip to contribute their skills to a Habitat...

Conestoga, in cooperation with the Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin and Employment Ontario providers, will offer two new...

A reception to honour the career and community achievements of some of Conestoga’s most accomplished alumni was held Wednesday, November...

Go ENG Girl, held at Conestoga’s Engineering and Information Technology campus in Cambridge on Saturday, October 19, was all about...

Second-year woodworking students put their carpentry talents on display for the public as they showcased their year-end projects in the...

Conestoga Program Advisory and Consortia Committee members met at Conestoga’s Information and Engineering Technology campus in Cambridge on Wednesday, June...

On May 29, Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its fourth annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Roofing...

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

On May 1, representatives from the Ontario Women's Directorate, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and Skills Canada...

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

When Rob Hanna graduated from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in 2005, he didn't have a specific career goal in mind....

On the evening of October 17, the Roofing Centre at Conestoga's Waterloo campus was the centre of the bricklaying universe....

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

A new partnership with one of the world’s leaders in high technology cutting equipment will provide Conestoga students and apprentices...

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

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

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

Conestoga College is accepting applications for two new Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs which will give participants insight and experience with regard...

Two area companies with strong ties to Conestoga were among the four recipients of 2011 Minister’s Awards for Apprenticeship Training...

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

Congratulations to Conestoga students Andrew Elg of Listowel, Marshall McPherson of Kitchener , Petro Prymak of Kitchener and David Roberts...

On May 18th, Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship hosted its second annual Awards Presentation and Barbeque in the Roofing...

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

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

Unemployed young people with few marketable skills continue to struggle to find jobs in the wake of the recession, Guelph...

Conestoga College is pleased to offer eight $750 entrance scholarships to full-time students in the Masonry Fundamentals Program in either...

Being forced to make a career change is not easy under any circumstances, but needing to re-train because of an...

Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. has announced the endowment of the Rick Lane / Corrie Bridgman Memorial Academic Grant which...

Jeff Oakes has been teaching automotive apprenticeship at the Guelph Campus of Conestoga College in Ontario for seven years. His...

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

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

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

Looking around the workshop at Conestoga College's orientation for general carpentry students, it is “painfully obvious” the program is...

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

Randy Walden, owner of Nedlaw Roofing Limited, Nedlaw Living Roofs Inc. and Nedlaw Living Walls, and Greg Clarkson, General Manager...

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

Conestoga College has once again received funding for the Women in Skilled Trades General Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program through the Ontario...

Under the guidance of Conestoga instructors and Program Advisory Committee members, and with sponsorship from Swanson Home Hardware, the Holmes...

WATERLOO - Like any world-class competitor going for the gold, Dan Van Holst trains with intensity and purpose. The world...

A successful partnership between the construction industry and a regional college is helping to train the skilled heavy equipment...

Recently, thirty Pathfinders and Rangers, along with their Girl Guide leaders, had the opportunity to complete a Habitat for Humanity...

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

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

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

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

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

Conestoga is proud to announce soccer player Carmen Carnochan and cross country runner David Sharratt as the 2008-2009 athletes...

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

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

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

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

As part of the Skilled Trades Week in Canada, the Team Canada Members from Ontario joined the Minister of...

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

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

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

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

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

Black fluid oozed from a sedan hoisted in the air. Misti Walsh reached into the guts of the car....

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

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

Conestoga President Dr. John Tibbits said "how proud" he was of the 20 Conestoga students who earned medals this year...

Ottawa, May 20, 2008 - How does a sure-fire 15 per cent return on investment sound? Too good to be...

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

School's out and now on to Co-op placements for our dual credential students in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship...

Conestoga College is pleased to be able to offer a Masonry Fundamentals program, set to launch in May of this...

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

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

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

On January 19th, 75 Girl Guides between the ages of 12-16 participated in a program that was developed in co-operation...

Part II - Preparing a Business Case In the previous issue of the Canadian Welding Association Journal (Fall 2007), Part...

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

For decades, women have played a role in the welding industry. During World War II, millions of women found employment...

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

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

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

Since its doors opened to students in 1967, the small community college has grown to become one of the leading...

Like other repair shops, Royal Stainless Steel Tank and Truck has a tough time attracting mechanics. "It does take a...

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

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

Dylan Mitchell could well be the poster boy for apprenticeship programs in Canada. This spring, Mitchell moved from Richmond Hill...

The Conestoga College Truck and Coach Pre-Apprenticeship students recently celebrated the completion of their 23 weeks of in-class program and...

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

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

What a sight! Nearly 20,000 visitors and more than 600 entrants filled RIM Park to capacity April 30 and May...

The School of Trades and Apprenticeship at the Guelph Campus of Conestoga College hosted the first ever Truck and...

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

Printed in the The Record, Kitchener, Ontario, March 7, 2007 An engineering technology professor at Conestoga College and a...

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

The School of Trades and Apprenticeship at Conestoga College is pleased to announce a NEW initiative at the Guelph...

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

Convocation held a little surprise this year for students graduating from programs in the Schools of Trades and Apprenticeships,...

Smiles were the order of the day as more than 3,000 Conestoga graduates had the opportunity to walk across...

A grant of $149,973 from Ontario’s Ministry of Research and Innovation will allow Conestoga College to pursue a three-year...

“Project Mustang” started out as a dream. It started with the idea of putting together a drag race car...

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

Hundreds of elementary, high school and post-secondary students take part annually in this province-wide event held at RIM Park...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In September 2004, Conestoga College will offer a unique program called Mechanical Technician Diploma/Apprenticeship Co-op at the Doon campus in...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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