Niagara College’s Paramedic program has taken a leap forward when it comes to offering students critical training in palliative care.

Thanks to a new partnership with Pallium Canada, NC is leading the way as the first college in Canada to adopt Pallium’s award-winning Learning Essential Approaches to Palliative Care (LEAP) Paramedic course into their Paramedic program curriculum.

“We’re thrilled to see Niagara College lead the way as the first Canadian college to incorporate LEAP Paramedic into their leading paramedic program,” said Pallium Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeffrey Moat. “We commend their initiative and vision to empower their students to provide high-quality, patient-centred palliative care.”

After incorporating LEAP Paramedic into the Paramedic program curriculum for the first time, 42 second-year students had the chance to complete the training and earn their certification from Pallium Canada for LEAP Paramedic training this Fall term.

“This training is currently offered to working medics and we are the first College to offer this to our students,” said Associate Dean, School of Allied Health, Eva Lemak. “This is critical during a time when there is a shortage of healthcare professionals in hospitals and paramedics can provide palliative care support to patients at home.”

LEAP Paramedic is a blended learning course for paramedics and Emergency Medical Service professionals that teaches the essential practical knowledge, attitudes, and skills to provide a palliative care approach on-site.

The course promotes teamwork, enhances transitions of care, and catalyzes quality improvement initiatives in daily practice and within teams. The modules cover palliative care topics including pain, dyspnea, delirium, palliative emergencies, and more.

“The partnership with Pallium Canada is incredible,” said Nate Alaimo, Instructor and Paramedic Technologist, for NC’s School of Allied Health. “The fact that we can train our students to be part of this initiative is very exciting.”

Alaimo pointed to the need for palliative care training among paramedics, to improve the Paramedic scope of practice in Ontario, and to help give patients access to alternate health care options over emergency rooms – to keep patients comfortable in their own homes, surrounded by their families during end-of-life times.

“As paramedics across the province are shifting away from responding to ‘emergencies only’ and moving toward helping in many community and non-emergency situations, palliative care is one of those areas that Paramedics can make a big difference in patients’ lives, said Alaimo. “This program gives our students the knowledge and assessment skills to assess and treat palliative patients, in turn keeping them out of the ER and in the comfort of their own homes.”

Second-year NC Paramedic student Nick Mortimer, said he found the training very helpful.

“Coming into this course, I didn’t realize that palliative care would be a part of this program, but I’m really happy that it is,” he said. “I think it’s awesome that we’re among the first to receive this training off the bat and I think it will help in the long term.”

Paramedic student Rachel Sussman noted that while it can be challenging to have difficult conversations with patients, she has learned that it is important to understand that the majority of people want to stay at home and to gain an understanding of how they would like to be cared for as they progress.

“I definitely think it will be key to this type of job because we see a lot of different types of populations, so getting to be a part of palliative care really gets you the knowledge and understanding,” she said.

“What are these people going through and [what is] the type of care that they really need? That might not always be going to the hospital.”

While the emotional aspect of palliative care can be challenging, Darian Pompa valued the opportunity to complete LEAP Paramedic training as a Paramedic student.

“I think it’s very important to know how to talk to not only the patient but their family … talking to the family is just as important as talking to the patient,” she said.

Pallium Canada’s LEAP training courseware provides practical, inter-professional and evidence-based training in the palliative care approach. LEAP equips health care professionals with the expertise and skills to provide palliative care to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses in a more timely and effective way.

Pallium Canada is a national, non-profit organization based in Ottawa, Canada. For over 20 years, we have helped healthcare organizations build capacity by providing palliative care education and resources for health care professionals working in different settings. Learn more at pallium.ca.

Niagara College’s School of Allied Health, based at the Welland Campus, offers a two-year Paramedic diploma program, as well as a one-year graduate certificate Advanced Care Paramedic program.

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture, and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

 

TOP PHOTO: Second-year Paramedic students complete an in-class session for Pallium LEAP Paramedic training at the Welland Campus on November 21.

 

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A team NC Business and Management students put their marketing skills to the test and rose to the challenge of a pressure-cooker provincial marketing competition, with a second-place trophy.

More than 18 NC students were part of the winning NC team at the Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition 2022. The annual case-based competition draws the best and brightest business students from colleges across the province to compete in case-based business challenges, a quiz bowl tournament and more.

Most of the participating students from NC were second-year students from Business – Sales and Marketing and Business Administration – Marketing (Co-op) programs, while others were from programs including Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (International Commerce and Global Development), Business and Business Analytics.

“How inspirational it was to be there and see the pure joy and emotions of our NC students and the pride of our amazing faculty that helped them achieve this tremendous outcome,” said NC’s Dean of Business, Tourism and Environment, Alan Unwin.

“OCMC provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of sales and marketing. The students not only gain knowledge about the industry but also develop their self-confidence,” said Associate Dean, Business and Management, April Tyrrell. “It is a high-pressure environment as they have a short amount of time to prepare a presentation and then must prove to the judges that their solution to the case is the best.

“Their ability to focus and present their ideas boldly will serve them well as they enter the workplace.”

While NC has participated in OCMC for more than two decades, Professor and Program Coordinator Terri Champion, who has been coaching NC’s OCMC teams for 20 years, said NC’s 2022 OCMC was its largest and most diverse, with 15 international students.

“For many of international students, competing in this event is very challenging as they are often not always as confident in their language abilities as well as sometimes unsure about some of the cultural references and marketing industry practices unique to Canada/North America,” said Champion.

“This group surpassed our expectations in every way and were a very hard-working group that fully embraced the challenge.”

Champion noted that while taking home a second-place trophy is an accomplishment for a college smaller than some of the participating colleges from the Greater Toronto Area, the focus is on the impact the experience has on participating students.

“The more important ‘win’ is being able to witness the sense of accomplishment and confidence that students come away with after participating in OCMC,” said Champion. “It is, hands-down, the best student experience for a college marketing student in Ontario.”

“As we often say, OCMC changes lives – period. The experience is truly motivating and a great reminder of the difference we can make in the lives of our students.”

Students competed in 11 different events, in pairs for most events, and individually for two events.

Judges ranked the competitors at each event and awarded first-, second- and third-place finishes – each with a points value. Students who were in the top three received an actual award and were recognized on stage for their achievements. Those who placed fourth or fifth were given an honourable mention and contributed to overall points for their college.

Second-year Business – Sales and Marketing student Richelle Billones (Niagara-on-the-Lake) said she joined OCMC as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Billones, who is originally from Philippines, said she was proud to represent NC at the competition. As an international student, she also felt good about winning first place with a teammate in the Retail Case.

“Not only has it enhanced my skills, it also opened endless opportunities and broadened my network for my future career,” said Billones. “The most fulfilling experience I gained from the entire event is the gift of friendship … I am thankful to have met and become a part of a team of amazing people.”

Second-year Business Administration student Erica D’Amore, a lifelong St. Catharines resident, jumped at the opportunity to compete at OCMC. She won first place with teammate Billones in the Retail Case, and second place with teammate Isabelle Wartabedian in the Entrepreneurship Case.

“My main takeaway from the OCMC experience was being able to present confidently in a short period of time and being able to think on my feet,” said D’Amore. “I feel that these skills will carry over into many aspects of my life, both professionally and personally.”

“I am extremely proud of my teammates and our final result; we all worked so hard and it really showed. Everyone was also very supportive of each other during and after the competition.”

For Gabriel Alexandre (St. Catharines), participating in OCMC was an opportunity to put his marketing skills to the test and a chance to improve his marketing knowledge.

“I am still blown away by the results. Getting to go up there on the stage and receiving the trophy for the event I participated in was one of the best moments for sure, but also seeing my teammates being recognized for their work was fantastic,” said Alexandre.

The second-year Business – Sales and Marketing student, originally from Brazil, valued the experience he gained as well as the helpful feedback he received preparing for it.

“OCMC was definitely the best moment I had in my academic career so far; I learned so much,” said Alexandre. “Before the event itself, we had coaching sessions with our professors, which enabled us to grow our skills exponentially in such a small period of time, and that was a big takeaway for me.”

NC coaches included several faculty members from the School of Business and Management: Terri Champion, Chris Treschak, Stefan Johnson, Monique Finley, John Sustersic, Paula Reile, Susan Ehlert, Rob Madronic, David Pastirik and Verne Milot.

“We are so proud of our coaching team and appreciate their commitment to the success of our students.” said Associate Dean, Business and Management, Lisa Mendez. “They dedicated so much of their time and expertise to support the students during the months leading up to the competition, and during the event.”

Students applied to be in the Marketing competition team last spring. Those who were selected for the team began training in September. Many of the students also took a Strategic Marketing Decision Making course which uses the case method of teaching to provide students with the skills and abilities to learn how to analyze marketing challenges, develop marketing strategy solutions and present their recommendations convincingly.

In addition to NC’s overall second place win, many students were recognized for individual achievements at OCMC 2022, including:

• First place award – Marketing Case – Niny Plaza and Ana Maria Granda Ospina;
• First place award – Retail Case – Erica D’Amore and Richelle Billones;
• Second place award – Entrepreneurship Case – Isabelle Wartabedian and Erica D’Amore;
• Second place award – Prospect Pitch – Brittany Davies and Catherine Ball;
• Third place award – Job Interview – Gabriel Paulino Alexandre;
• Fifth place – Advanced Marketing Case – Roberto Villao and Sobhanjana Bose; and
• Fifth place – Market Research Case – Juan Velasquez Palma and Tania Escobar Gomez.

NC’s OCMC 2022 team also included:

• Direct Marketing Case – Bianca Braz and Filippo Carattoli;
• Sales Presentation – Ana Carolina Diaz;
• Integrated Marketing Communications Case – Gabriel Paulino Alexandre and Isabelle Wartabedian;
• International Marketing Case – Igor Muniz and Dany Barrera; and
• Quiz Bowl – Francisco Acuna Galinda, Niny Plaza, Ana Maria Granda Ospina, Tania Escobar Gomez.

Hosted by Seneca College, OCMC 2022 was held December 1-2, in -person and virtually at the Sheraton Centre in downtown Toronto. Twelve Ontario colleges participated in this year’s competition.

This was the sixth time that NC placed second overall at the OCMC – including last year.

For details about OCMC 2021, visit ocmc.ca

For information about NC’s School of Business and Management, visit niagaracollege.ca/business.

TOP PHOTO: Students from NC’s School of Business and Management win second place at OCMC 2022, held in Toronto.

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture, and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

 

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Niagara College Brewmaster students are ready to host the coolest outdoor beer festival in town and offer the public a chance to sample their unique craft beer creations.

The student-led outdoor beer festival, Project Brew ‘Parkas ‘n’ Pints,’ will be held on Saturday, December 10, from 4-8 p.m. at NC’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake (courtyard).

Project Brew is hosted at the end of each term by graduating Brewmaster students who cap off their studies with an event that showcases their brewing and event planning skills.

“It’s a lot of pressure for incoming students to know what the finish line for this program entails,” said Maija Saari, Associate Dean for the School of Wine, Beer and Spirits. “Four semesters goes by very quickly, but the program team is with them every step of the way. It’s always a joy to come together to cheer them over the finish line and hear the stories behind their signature beers. Project Brew is such a perfect way to celebrate that success.”

For Brewmaster students, planning Project Brew is a key component of their Beer Sales and Promotions class, which covers everything from marketing and social media, to licensing, layout and design for the event – which are vital skills to those entering the beer industry.

Sarah Scott, Manager, Foodservices Operations for NC’s Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies Division, who co-teaches the class, noted that Project Brew is an essential applied learning experience for the Brewmaster students. As they learn about event promotion in class, and how to give events a ‘wow factor,’ they plan and host their own beer festival – giving them a chance to put their what they’ve learned to the test.

“The students are responsible for planning the entire event – everything from ticket sales and marketing promotions to recruiting sponsorship and students to help with the event,” said Scott, who noted that students have been working on Project Brew since September.

“The students are amazing, and they have been extremely engaged. They launched a really great social media plan – and even created their own video –to promote the event.”

For the public, attending Project Brew is chance to get a taste of unique student brews and meet the students who created them. Most of the beers on offer are individual capstone brewing projects for Brewmaster students, along with a few collaborative class creations. The upcoming event is expected to draw more than 400 guests.

“For Project Brew, the students have free rein to develop a beer in their favourite style, using unique ingredients, or to create a beer they may be interested in developing in their future brewing careers,” said Brewmaster Professor Jon Downing, who noted that some previous Project Brew beers have gone on to be featured at breweries where students work after they graduate. “Project Brew is a great experience for our students.”

Student Alanna Scully, who grew up in Goderich, has brewed a ‘Coco(a)nut Cookie Lager’ Graham Cracker, Coconut Black Lager for Project Brew. She used real graham crackers and fresh coconut flakes to create her Project Brew beer, which was inspired by a cookie her grandmother used to make. She has also been involved with ticketing, social media, and online marketing for the event.

“Project Brew has pulled everything we have learned in the program together, and we really got to experiment,” said Scully, who enrolled in the Brewmaster program after studying public relations at a university. “There are some really creative beers that were made by our class and it’s going to be really exciting to see everyone present their passion projects at the event.”

Student Chase Miller, who is originally from Winnipeg, shifted his focus from his theatre and film background to the beer industry to enroll in the Brewmaster program, after working at a popular Toronto brewery.

In preparation for Project Brew, Miller has taken on marketing, photography and videography for the event.

“It’s nice to kind of ‘put on a show’ and we’ve got a ‘great cast’ so it’s a lot of fun,” said Miller.

His beer is ‘Tis’ the Saison – Candy Cane Saison’ which was made with his long-time favourite holiday tea.

“I wanted to make sure it was something really special. It’s a French Ale and you can expect traditional seasonal flavors with a little peppermint and real candy cane, as well as some cinnamon and vanilla,” said Miller. “I am most looking forward to seeing everybody enjoying the beers at Project Brew. That’s why I got into it; I just love the camaraderie.”

Matt Grenier, from Brampton, is creating a French Vanilla Black Lager for his Project Brew, inspired by his long-time favourite coffee flavours. In addition to creating his Project Brew beer, he has enjoyed working on the social media team to spread awareness for the event.

He said he was most looking forward to his family attending Project Brew.

“They haven’t tried any of our Niagara College beers before,” he said. “I’m really excited to see what they think.”

Project Brew also involves students from NC’s School of Culinary Arts, who are preparing for the event, led by Chef Professor Justin Downes, who also taught the brew students the sales and marketing theory portion of the course. Students will be preparing a variety of food which will be available for purchase at the event.

“An event like Project Brew is great for culinary students to participate in, giving the students an understanding of what is involved with every aspect of the event from food prep, set up, execution and clean up,” said Downes. “They are able to experience these actions with a chef beside them to guide them through the entire process. It’s going to be a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to working beside all of them.”

The Project Brew menu includes Dill Havarti Grilled Cheese, Smoked Tomato and Coconut Bisque; Poutine, Albert’s Leap Brie, Gravy; Braised Pork Belly Poutine with Albert’s Leap Brie; and S’mores – Marshmallow, Graham Cracker, Cranberry Plum Sour Dark Chocolate Ganache. Vegan and vegetarian options will be available.

Tickets for Project Brew are available in advance via Eventbrite or at the door (until capacity is reached) for $25.12 including a sample glass and four drink tickets. Additional drink tickets may be purchased for $2 at the event.

Following the event, Project Brew beer may be purchased through the NC Teaching Brewery retail store or Wine Visitor + Education Centre (located at the College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus) while supplies last.

Proceeds from event ticket sales will be donated to the Matt Soos Scholarship. The scholarship, in honour of Matt Soos who passed away just a few months after he graduated from the program in 2015, is awarded to the student who brews the best beer in the annual Brewmaster competition each year.

 

 

NC’s Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management program was launched in 2010 as the first of its kind in Canada. The award-winning, two-year diploma program offers extensive hands-on training at an on-site, state-of-the-art Teaching Brewery to prepare students for employment in the expanding brewery, microbrewery and brewpub industries. Located at the College’s Daniel J. Patterson in Niagara-on-the-Lake, students learn from award-winning faculty and have access to on-site hop yard and local farm products to brew a full range of beer styles. Visit ncteachingbrewery.ca.

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

 

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Colleges Ontario to announce winners on November 28

Niagara College alumni are making a difference across Ontario and around the world – seven of them have been nominated for Colleges Ontario 2022 Premier’s Awards.

A trailblazing fire chief who inspires young girls to enter fire services; a multi-award-winning journalist who has reported from the front lines of conflicts around the world; a dedicated social service worker who supports Black women across Southwestern Ontario; a caring healthcare professional dedicated to mental health and addictions services in Niagara – they are among NC’s alumni who are vying for prestigious Premier’s Awards, alongside nominees from colleges across the province.

“We are incredibly proud of our amazing NC alumni community, of more than 100,000 graduates, and their impactful contributions to their professions and communities,” said NC President Sean Kennedy. “Our 2022 Premier’s Awards nominees are exemplary members of our alumni community who are making a difference throughout Niagara, across Ontario and around the world.”

Presented annually by Colleges Ontario, the Premier’s Awards honour the important social and economic contributions of Ontario college graduates in seven categories – Apprenticeship, Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate, and Technology.

NC’s 2022 Premier’s Award nominees include:

• Apprenticeship: Christine White (New York), Lead Technical Trainer, Stellantis N.V., has revved up success in a traditionally male-dominated field and helped revolutionize how technicians stay in line with cutting-edge knowledge in the auto sector. White graduated from NC’s Automotive Certificate of Qualifications in 2006 (view Alumni Spotlight article here);

 

• Business: Anthony Spiteri (Burlington), President and Chief Commercial Officer, Freshstone Brands Inc., graduated from NC’s Business Administration – Marketing Management program in 1989 and received a Distinguished Alumni award from NC in June 2018. Spiteri worked his way up the ‘food chain’ from being the first student from his college to land a co-op role at Maple Leaf Foods, to a highly successful career with more than 30 years of experience in North America’s food space (view Alumni Spotlight article here);

 

• Community Services: Monique Belair (Belleville), Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief, City of Belleville, graduated from NC’s Law and Security Administration program in 1985. Belair has not only blazed trails in her fire services career during the past three decades, she has made it her mission to empower and educate young women to do the same, as Founder of Camp Molly (view Alumni Spotlight article here);

 

• Creative Arts and Design: Murray Brewster (Ottawa), Parliamentary Defence and Foreign Policy Reporter, CBC News. Since he graduated from NC’s Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film program in 1985, Brewster has built a world-class career which has helped Canadians, as well as victims of conflict around the world. The award-winning journalist was recognized as with a NC Distinguished Alumni Award in 2017 (view Alumni Spotlight article here);

 

• Health Sciences: Derek Christensen (Niagara), Regional Educator Mental Health and Addictions Services, Niagara Health, graduated from Nursing in 1991. Christensen is a decorated and caring health-care professional, with more than 31 years of experience as clinician, manager and educator in mental health and addictions. As a Captain with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, Canadian Forces Reserve Army, he has also has participated in training exercises throughout North America, and he was honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for outstanding service to Canada in 2012 (view Alumni Spotlight article here);

 

• Recent Graduate: Erica Williams (Niagara), is the Founder and CEO of Erica’s Embrace Support Services, which gathers and distributes Black hair care and beauty products to women’s shelters across Southwestern Ontario. Since she graduated from NC’s Social Service Worker program in 2018, she has been a dedicated social service worker and non-profit entrepreneur, who has created a necessary and otherwise overlooked support services for racialized individuals (view Alumni Spotlight article here); and

 

• Technology: Matt Vandermolen (Toronto), Vice-President, Portfolio Lead – E-Commerce, Valtech, who graduated from NC’s Computer Programmer and Interactive Media programs in 2006 and has built a successful career using technology to improve the lives of everyone from bankers to winemakers to parents of children with learning disabilities (view Alumni Spotlight article here).

 

Over the years, several Niagara College alumni have been recognized with Premier’s Awards, including:

• 2014 winner Royal Canadian Navy Capt. Rebecca Patterson (Nursing grad, 1987);
• 2012 winner David Pratt (Greenhouse Technician grad, 2007);
• 2011 winner Jerry Howell (Computer Engineering Technology grad, 1988);
• 2008 winner Jordan Harris (Winery and Viticulture Technician grad, 2004);
• 2003 winner Heather Kilty (Social Welfare Worker grad, 1969); and
• 1995 winner Carol Alaimo (Journalism-Print grad, 1984).

Colleges Ontario’s 2022 Premier’s Awards presentation will be held on November 28 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Visit the Premier’s Awards website at co-awards.org.

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture, and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

 

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This week, for the first time since 2019, Niagara College will open its doors to prospective students interested in pursing a college education at the College’s Fall Open House.

On November 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., prospective students, parents and friends can explore all Niagara College has to offer at both the Welland Campus and Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Students can speak to faculty and students, tour the innovative campuses, observe demonstrations, take a lab tour, and explore Niagara College’s unique academic programs.

“After two years, we’re thrilled to welcome students and their families back to campus for our Fall Open House,” said Ian Aikenhead, Director, Student Recruitment. “This is the perfect opportunity for students who are considering a college education to experience the “NC” difference. With more than 130 innovative programs to choose from, there’s something for everyone at Niagara College.”

Niagara College’s Fall Open House will feature its popular ‘Academic Marketplace,’ a place for visitors to explore the many full- and-part-time program offerings available at each campus. Students can also chat one-on-one with faculty, staff and students from the College’s various program areas to learn more about life at Niagara College and career opportunities after graduation.

After exploring the Academic Marketplace, students are invited to tour Niagara College’s various labs that will be open to visitors. Students can tour labs from 13 schools of study at the College including; Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Beer, Wine and Spirits, Environment and Horticulture, Business and Management, Academic and Liberal Studies, Allied Health Studies, Community Services, Media, Nursing and PSW, Technology, Trades, Justice and Fitness as well as the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre and Research and Innovation.

Guests will also have the chance to visit the Student Services Fair where they can learn more about the outstanding student supports offered to Niagara College students. Admissions and Financial Aid and Enrolment Services staff will also be on site and ready to facilitate student applications.

Finally, visitors to Fall Open House are encouraged to participate in a campus tour. Departing every 30 minutes beginning at 10 a.m., current NC students will escort participants across campus, highlighting learning and study spaces, common areas, student services and labs and sharing their experiences at college.

“Choosing a career-path after high school, or retraining for a new career, can be daunting,” said Dorita Pentesco, Senior Director, Marketing & Student Recruitment. “That’s why NC’s Open House is the perfect opportunity for students to explore different career opportunities available to them. Now, more than ever before, NC’s real-world experiential learning model is helping students find success after graduation.”

Open House visitors can register for a chance to win a $3,000 credit towards their NC tuition for the 2023-2024 school year. Students can also enter to win one of 10 $100 Amazon gift cards by registering for NC’s Fall Open House before Thursday, Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. Registrants must check in to the Open House using their ticket to be entered into the draw. Pre-registration is not mandatory to attend Fall Open House, but only those who pre-register will be eligible for the gift card draw.
While visitors are welcome to attend both campus open houses, those who are unsure of where their programs of interest are located are encouraged to visit the College website here: openhouse.niagaracollege.ca/infosessions/schools.

Free parking is available at all lots at both campuses during the event. For directions and campus info visit niagaracollege.ca/openhouse/directions.

For more information about the Fall Open House and schedules, visit niagaracollege.ca/openhouse.

Niagara College offers more than 130 diploma, bachelor degree and advanced level programs; as well as more than 600 credit, vocational and general interest Part-Time Studies courses. Areas of specialization include food and wine sciences, advanced technology, media, applied health and community safety, supported by unique learning enterprises in food, wine, beer, distilling, horticulture and esthetics. For more information visit niagaracollege.ca.

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