ON invests in PLAR projects for veterans

The Government of Ontario has announced an investment of $575K to support veterans in transforming their military experience into postsecondary credits. Through the investment, the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer has launched Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) projects at six institutions in the province: Canadore College, Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Lakehead University, the […]

Ontario college support workers gathered for rallies and demonstrations on college campuses on Thursday after talks between CEC and OPSEU broke down earlier this week. CHCH reports that staff gathered at institutions such as Algonquin College, Collège Boréal, Humber Polytechnic, Georgian College, Mohawk College, and St Clair College. Several colleges—including Algonquin, Mohawk, and St Clair—cancelled […]

Georgian College has announced that it will be consolidating its Muskoka and Orillia campuses into Barrie by Fall 2026. The college said that the move is expected to save $23.5M over five years, with the sale of the two campuses placing the college on a “stronger path toward financial sustainability.” “This is a difficult decision […]

Georgian College and Yukon University have each launched micro-credentials. Georgian’s Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals micro-credential will teach students about greenhouse operations. Students will complete in-person learning at the Rama Maawnjiydiwag Gtigaan (Rama Community Farm), where they will build their knowledge in plant sciences, integrated pest management, sustainable production systems, and food safety in the […]

Georgian College has received a $7.5M investment from the City of Barrie to support the creation of a downtown location. The new downtown Barrie location will offer programs in areas such as design, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship to up to 1,000 students. “Our new downtown location will offer cutting-edge facilities, strengthen our connection to the […]

Georgian College is launching two initiatives to strengthen nursing education and rural health care. Georgian is partnering with Brightshores Health System to deliver simulation-based palliative care training in the Grey-Bruce region. The training uses actors and lifelike manikins to help health providers build skills and confidence for home-based care. Georgian is exploring options to incorporate […]

The Government of Ontario has announced a $4.2M investment to expand nursing education across the province. Of this investment, $2M will support the launch of accelerated registered nursing degree programs at Conestoga College, St Lawrence College, Western University, and York University. Each institution will receive up to $500K to support program development and implementation. Additionally, […]

Georgian College has unveiled the PBS Systems Innovation Lab, which will support automotive education. Georgian’s Automotive Business School of Canada students will use PBS Systems’ software—the most used system in Canadian dealerships—to practice creating repair orders and parts invoices, managing inventory, and more. They will also have access to the online dealer academy tool to […]

Georgian College and Université de Saint-Boniface have each launched new partnerships that will expand professional learning pathways. Georgian College and Registered Professional Accountant (RPA) Canada have signed an agreement granting graduates of its three-year Business Administration – Accounting and two-year Business – Accounting diplomas a streamlined route to the RPA designation. Eligible graduates may sit […]

Georgian College has announced that it is pausing operations at its John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus in Collingwood, Ontario, as of September 1. The college explained that the campus has experienced declining enrolment over the years, making it increasingly difficult for the college to offer an “unrivalled experience” for students. “This temporary pause […]