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November 14, 2024
Conestoga team crafts new float for KW Santa Claus Parade

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


October 25, 2024
Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus hosts inaugural safety fair for skilled trades

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


September 27, 2024
Conestoga receives DeWalt grant to continue growing the skilled trades

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


September 20, 2024
Conestoga professors bring expertise to WorldSkills Competition in France

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


August 21, 2024
Graduating Trades & Apprenticeship students present projects at capstone event

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


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

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


July 25, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance celebrates fifth anniversary

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


July 17, 2024
Hands-on events give young girls an opportunity to explore the skilled trades

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


July 15, 2024
Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance awarded research infrastructure funding

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


July 4, 2024
Conestoga contributes expertise to eco-friendly resource for trades educators

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


June 14, 2024
Conestoga welding professor receives national award for research

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


June 10, 2024
Donors and local industry direct nearly $500,000 to student trades awards

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


June 7, 2024
Young students sample ‘epic’ jobs at trades event

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


June 7, 2024
Conestoga students awarded two medals at Skills Canada competition

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


June 3, 2024
Jill of All Trades gives young women hands-on experience in the trades

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


May 24, 2024
Photo-research exhibit in collaboration with Wilfrid Laurier highlights women in the trades

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


April 30, 2024
Table, guitar and cabinet among capstone projects on display at woodworking showcase

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


April 26, 2024
Conestoga students partner with industry to create 3-D printed shapes with welding robot

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


April 26, 2024
Welding gala recognizes exceptional students in Conestoga’s welding programs

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


March 22, 2024
Conestoga students turn welding robots into 3-D printers of large steel objects

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


March 22, 2024
Conestoga students compete in provincial cabinetmaking competition

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


March 20, 2024
Female skilled trades students, staff spotlighted in national awareness campaign

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


March 15, 2024
Skills competition introduces high school students to woodworking centre

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


March 7, 2024
Robotics and Automation students pitch capstone project proposals

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


March 7, 2024
High school carpentry program teaching in-demand trades skills to blind students

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


February 12, 2024
Conestoga named Canada’s best trade school

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


February 5, 2024
Try-A-Trade program gives students hands-on experience in the trades

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


January 29, 2024
Students and employers connect at first annual Magna skilled trades job fair

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


January 3, 2024
Academic upgrading program gives adults tools needed to achieve goals

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


January 3, 2024
Second phase gets underway at skilled trades campus on Reuter Drive

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


December 8, 2023
Alumni of Distinction honoured among Canada’s Most Powerful Women for second year

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


November 27, 2023
Donor Impact Report highlights community support

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


November 10, 2023
Jill of All Trades gives young women hands-on experience in skilled trades

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


November 9, 2023
Tradeucation highlights skilled trades pathways

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


November 5, 2023
Conestoga celebrates opening of new Skilled Trades campus in Cambridge

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


October 18, 2023
Magna Centre for Industrial Skilled Trades established at Conestoga

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


September 15, 2023
Conestoga awards Schulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades

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


July 23, 2023
Networking event supports wood manufacturing industry

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


June 28, 2023
Young women explore skilled trades careers at Jill of All Trades

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


June 9, 2023
Trades & Apprenticeship Awards celebrate student success

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


June 1, 2023
Conestoga student earns bronze at national skills competition

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


March 12, 2023
TradeUcation offers insight into skilled trades careers

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


February 9, 2023
Conestoga participates in Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarship program

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


December 7, 2022
Utility vehicle donation supports powerline technician training

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


November 29, 2022
Conestoga graduate honoured with Premier’s Award

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


November 23, 2022
Industry partnership offers experiential learning opportunity

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


November 22, 2022
Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture, to provide personal mentorship, work experience to Conestoga’s engineering and skilled trades students

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


November 11, 2022
Jill of All Trades introduces young women to skilled trades careers

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


November 4, 2022
Conestoga graduates nominated for 2022 Premier's Awards

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


June 16, 2022
ATS donation supports skilled trades training

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


June 16, 2022
Conestoga celebrates class of 2022

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


June 9, 2022
Trades & Apprenticeship Awards recognize student success

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


June 2, 2022
Conestoga students advance to WorldSkills

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


May 5, 2022
Conestoga students receive 13 medals at Skills Ontario Competition

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


April 8, 2022
Event series focuses on women in skilled trades careers

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


March 8, 2022
Bursary will support women in the skilled trades

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


March 3, 2022
Conestoga receives provincial funding to support infrastructure projects

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


February 20, 2022
Update on Conestoga Skilled Trades Campus opening

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


February 11, 2022
Vehicle donation supports powerline technician training

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


December 9, 2021
Conestoga expands Jill of All Trades program with support from Owens Corning Foundation

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


December 6, 2021
Conestoga graduate recognized with Dream Builder award

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


October 1, 2021
Conestoga community marks first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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


June 17, 2021
Conestoga students earn medals at national skills competition

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


June 9, 2021
Winter Weston Family Scholars announced

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


June 3, 2021
Trades & Apprenticeship Awards celebrate student success

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


May 28, 2021
Applications open for agricultural equipment training

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


May 14, 2021
Conestoga students receive 11 medals at Skills Ontario Competition

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


April 30, 2021
Conestoga celebrates first agricultural equipment training cohort

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


March 23, 2021
Vehicle donation supports hands-on learning

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


January 21, 2021
New Weston Family Scholars named

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


December 18, 2020
Conestoga donors lend support through the holidays

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


December 10, 2020
Conestoga graduate named Top 100 Most Powerful Women

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


December 8, 2020
Applications open for pre-apprenticeship program

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


October 28, 2020
Community partnership addresses shortage in skilled labour

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


October 14, 2020
Applications open for agricultural equipment training

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


October 2, 2020
Funding announced to support agricultural equipment training

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


September 29, 2020
New bursary to support young women in trades

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


July 9, 2020
Conestoga graduate appointed to Skills Ontario board

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


April 16, 2020
Conestoga grad company to help with respirator mask production

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


April 8, 2020
Networking event focuses on women in skilled trades

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


March 10, 2020
Additional Weston Family Scholars announced

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


February 19, 2020
Provincial investment supports trades and apprenticeship training

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


January 27, 2020
eText program delivers benefits and savings

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


January 21, 2020
Building for the future in Brantford

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


January 10, 2020
Conestoga students build robot in three days

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


December 13, 2019
Skilled trades students receive holiday surprise

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


December 12, 2019
Free pre-apprenticeship programs accepting applications

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


December 5, 2019
New Weston Family Scholars named

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


December 5, 2019
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship program

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


December 3, 2019
Conestoga grads honoured at 2019 Premier's Awards

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


November 20, 2019
Conestoga to develop showcase facility for trades education

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


November 19, 2019
Conestoga welcomes CNC educator network

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


November 17, 2019
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

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


November 11, 2019
TradeUcation welcomes school board representatives

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


November 8, 2019
Ontario invests in pre-apprenticeship training

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


September 18, 2019
Engineering, technology and trades welcome new executive dean

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


September 7, 2019
Conestoga graduates compete in annual bricklaying competition

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


May 31, 2019
Young women explore skilled trades careers at Jill of All Trades

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


May 24, 2019
Conestoga to lead national pre-apprenticeship initiative

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


May 23, 2019
Student success celebrated at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

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


May 10, 2019
Conestoga students receive 11 medals at skills competition

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


April 18, 2019
Conestoga's Weston Family Scholars team grows

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


March 27, 2019
Cabinetmaker apprentice advances to national competition

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


March 26, 2019
Industry evening connects students in complementary programs

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


March 22, 2019
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship program

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


March 18, 2019
Panel discussion focuses on women in skilled trades

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


March 13, 2019
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship programs

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


March 11, 2019
Young women explore the trades at TNT Day

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


February 8, 2019
Trades students supported by scholarship program

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


January 25, 2019
Waterloo North Hydro expands scholarship program

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


November 30, 2018
Freshco CEO Mandy Rennehan delivers holiday surprise

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


November 27, 2018
Conestoga grads honoured at 2018 Premier's Awards gala

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


November 15, 2018
Program prepares women for careers in the skilled trades

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


November 1, 2018
Weston Family Scholarship recipients named

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


September 12, 2018
Conestoga graduates compete at Bricklayer 500

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


July 23, 2018
Students complete powerline training at Ingersoll facility

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


July 18, 2018
Graduate leaves legacy to support future students

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


June 1, 2018
Hands-on workshops help young women explore trades careers

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


May 28, 2018
Awards ceremony recognizes Trades & Apprenticeship students

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


May 14, 2018
Students advance to national skills competition

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


April 24, 2018
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship programs

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


April 12, 2018
Conestoga alumni honoured at awards ceremony

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


March 23, 2018
Co-op employers and students honoured at celebration

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


March 20, 2018
Weston Family Skilled Trades Scholarship recipients named

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


March 14, 2018
Conestoga celebrates International Women's Day

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


March 8, 2018
Conestoga welding technologist named YWCA woman of distinction

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


March 8, 2018
Contractor Sherry Holmes joins students at TNT Day

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


February 26, 2018
Conestoga co-op programs receive accreditation

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


February 12, 2018
The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will support skilled trades students

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


January 3, 2018
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship program

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


December 20, 2017
Trades students receive holiday surprise from Freshco

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


October 18, 2017
Conestoga community members named 2017 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year

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


October 6, 2017
Amazing 50 celebration visits Conestoga

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


November 23, 2017
Conestoga graduates nominated for Premier's Awards

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


September 11, 2017
Bricklayer 500 inspires next generation of skilled masons

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


August 24, 2017
Renovation Technician student awarded scholarship from The Holmes Foundation

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


August 9, 2017
CBC covers Skills Ontario camp at Conestoga

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


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 5, 2017
Guelph campus hosts motive power conference

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


June 6, 2017
Conestoga students win two Skills Canada medals

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


June 5, 2017
Jill of all Trades introduces young women to skilled trades careers

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


May 29, 2017
Awards presentation recognizes skilled trades students

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


April 18, 2017
Minister Matthews announces provincial investment in pre-apprenticeship training

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


April 3, 2017
Pre-apprenticeship program leads to career success

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


March 30, 2017
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship program

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


March 27, 2017
Top employers and students honoured during National Co-op Week

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


March 24, 2017
Ontario invests in pre-apprenticeship training

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


March 20, 2017
Conestoga student wins international welding robotics competition

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


March 13, 2017
HGTV personality Sherry Holmes joins students at TNT Day

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


February 15, 2017
Industry leader Martha George will be honoured at 2017 Golf Classic

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


January 30, 2017
Students support expansion of food donation program

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


January 18, 2017
Polytechnics Canada: skilled trades vital for Canada's economy

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


January 17, 2017
Applications open for free pre-apprenticeship programs

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


December 15, 2016
Freshco partnership provides trades students with holiday surprise

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


December 12, 2016
Faculty member honoured by Skills Ontario

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


October 29, 2016
Conestoga celebrates Fall Convocation 2016

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


October 24, 2016
Ontario's best stone masons compete at Waterloo campus

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


October 4, 2016
Construction students pledge to make job safety a priority

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


June 2, 2016
Girls explore skilled trades careers through hands-on workshops

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


June 2, 2016
Industry association names Roads Scholars

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


May 27, 2016
Trades & Apprenticeship awards celebrate student success

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


May 16, 2016
Donation bins support Police to Food Bank partnership

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


May 4, 2016
Conestoga students win 14 medals at skills competition

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


May 2, 2016
Skills Ontario competition kicks off

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


April 18, 2016
Free training program for women starts September 2016

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


February 18, 2016
Applications open for new pre-apprenticeship programs

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


January 14, 2016
Partnership connects students with employers in the region

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


October 13, 2015
Waterloo campus hosts masonry competition

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


September 22, 2015
Students offer support to local food drive

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


June 25, 2015
Linamar supports education and training for skilled trades

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


June 4, 2015
Young women explore careers in the trades

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


May 31, 2015
Trades & Apprenticeship students honoured at awards ceremony

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


May 21, 2015
Partnership delivers skilled training for youth

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


March 8, 2015
Open house provides insights into career opportunities in transportation industry

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


January 18, 2015
Open House highlights opportunities in the trucking industry

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


January 8, 2015
New government program supports apprenticeship training

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


December 17, 2014
WIST program provides pathway to success

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


November 25, 2014
Faculty members featured in provincial trades publication

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


November 25, 2014
Heavy Equipment program featured in trades publication

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


October 23, 2014
Changing the face of skilled trades

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


October 8, 2014
Leaders for skills training

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


June 14, 2014
Students excel at Skills Canada 2014

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


June 8, 2014
Local students explore careers in skilled trades

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


May 29, 2014
Conestoga students and donors honoured at annual awards event

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


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 28, 2014
New skills training opportunities for women

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


March 21, 2014
Students build for Habitat in Vegas

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


December 4, 2013
New programs provide free training and work experience for youth

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


November 15, 2013
Conestoga recognizes outstanding alumni

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


October 25, 2013
Go ENG Girl inspires young minds

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


September 5, 2013
Students display their woodworking talent

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


June 13, 2013
Ontario College of Trades talks about apprenticeships

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


May 30, 2013
Students and Donors Honoured at Trades & Apprenticeship Awards

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


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...


May 2, 2013
WIST celebrates a decade of success

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


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...


January 31, 2013
Free pre-apprenticeship program opens new doors

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


November 2, 2012
College hosts regional masonry competition

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


October 2, 2012
Conestoga woodworking grad has bright future

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


July 31, 2012
Conestoga skilled trades students benefit through industrial partnership program

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


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...


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,...


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...


November 22, 2011
Tuition-Free Pre-Apprenticeship Training Programs

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


October 20, 2011
Awards Program Recognizes Conestoga Partners

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


July 11, 2011
Turning motorcycles into something special

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


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...


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....


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 gets pre-apprenticeship training boost

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


March 10, 2011
Entrance Scholarships Available for Masonry Fundamentals Program

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


March 2, 2011
WSIB Students Succeed with Courage & Support

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


November 26, 2010
Guelph Hydro Supports Conestoga's Powerline Technician Program

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


November 8, 2010
2009 World Skills Champions

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


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...


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 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
Funding to Help Bring More Women into Skilled Trades

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


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 14, 2010
Nedlaw Roofing Limited Supports New Roofing Skills Training Centre

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


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...


April 12, 2010
Conestoga Offers Free Carpentry Program for Women

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


April 1, 2010
Conestoga Construction Students Volunteer Help to Community Agencies

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


August 27, 2009
Waterloo Man Tunes Up for a Big Auto Mechanics Competition

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


July 30, 2009
Training Partnership Builds on Success

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


June 17, 2009
Pathfinders & Rangers Visit Conestoga

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


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 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 11, 2009
Conestoga Top College in International Competition

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


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...


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 7, 2009
Conestoga's Athletes of the Year

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


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 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 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...


November 24, 2008
Ontario Recognizes Team Canada Skills Team Members

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


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 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 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 7, 2008
Kitchener mechanic is a trailblazer

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


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...


June 24, 2008
Conestoga Recognizes Skills Medal Winners

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


May 22, 2008
College Education a Blue-Chip Investment, Study Finds

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


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...


May 6, 2008
Dual Credential Students Receive Industry Recognition

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


April 25, 2008
New Masonry Fundamentals Program

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


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...


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...


March 4, 2008
Girl Guide Skills Day

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


February 22, 2008
Productivity Improvements: Managing Up in the Welding and Fabrication Industry

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


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 20, 2008
We've Come a Long Way, Rosie!

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


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...


February 7, 2008
Community Partners 2008

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


December 17, 2007
Exciting Things are Happening at Conestoga College

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


November 27, 2007
Conestoga rolls out pre-apprentice programs

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


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...


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...


August 22, 2007
Technical careers promise good money and a strong demand

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


August 1, 2007
Tools of the Trade!

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


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 14, 2007
18th Annual Skills Competition

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


May 8, 2007
First Ever Truck and Coach Event for the Technological Skills Competition was a Huge Success!

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


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...


March 8, 2007
Skilled trades recognized

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


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...


December 8, 2006
New Pre-Apprenticeship Program

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


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...


June 22, 2006
Mike Holmes Wows the Crowd at Conestoga College

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


June 16, 2006
Convocation 2006

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


May 31, 2006
Conestoga Initiative to Address Needs of At-Risk Youth

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


May 29, 2006
Automotive Technicians Design, Build and Race Their Own Dragster

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


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 1, 2006
17th Annual Ontario Technological Skills Competition

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


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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 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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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 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...


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...


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...


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...


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...


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 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...