Three cégeps create mining consortium

The Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Cégep de Sept-Îles, and Cégep de Thetford have formed a consortium focused on the mining sector. Through this consortium, the partners will pool their resources to offer joint training and applied research, with the goal of strengthening skills development and collaboration. Leaders from the cégeps explained that this consortium will enable […]

Cégep Beauce-Appalaches has inaugurated a new $1.7M learning space that will be used for its police technology and prehospital emergency care programs. The facilities include a room reserved for emergency care students; a new classroom; and simulation environments such as a police station, an interrogation room, a park, and an apartment. Students will also have […]

Several cégep community members are speaking out about the impact that the Government of Québec’s $150M cut has had on their institutions. The leaders of Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Cégep de Sherbrooke, and Cégep de Victoriaville spoke to the press about how these cuts have resulted in significant reductions and budget deficits at their institutions. Each […]

Both Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Vancouver Island University are expanding their student housing options. Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue is upgrading a building that belonged to the diocese of Rouyn-Noranda to create 30 new beds for students. The renovation work is expected to be completed by July, with the building welcoming students starting this August. At VIU’s […]

Last week, Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue unveiled its new logo to the community. The cégep’s directeur général Sylvain Blais told Radio-Canada that the bright-blue logo signifies thought, openness, and movement, as well as non-linear pathways. While some community members have praised the new brand identity for its modernity and originality, others have taken to social media […]

The Government of Québec’s Institut national des mines has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about training and study opportunities for those interested in pursuing a mining career. Titled “Le secteur minier: un monde à explorer,” the campaign introduces a new digital platform that highlights vocational, college, and university programs related to the mining […]