MAY 7, 2015
Exciting New Post-Grad Programs Start This Fall

 

A new one-year post-graduate program for entrepreneurial-minded individuals is beginning in September 2015. College and university graduates with a diploma or degree are eligible to apply for the Entrepreneurial Studies - Business Launch program. Off-site learning will take place in a living lab where students work side by side, building actual start-ups. A network of business advisors and mentors will help guide them throughout the process. When their start-ups are ready to launch, students will participate in industry showcase and pitch competitions, where they will present their business plans before an audience of prospective customers, employees and investors. For more information please call 613-969-1913 ext. 2415 or 2329 or email esbl@loyalistc.on.ca.


Applications from college and university graduates are also being accepted for the new International Trade and Logistics Management program, beginning in September 2015. This one-year post-graduate certificate specializes in logistics and supply chain management. The program will be delivered over three semesters, from September to mid-June, preparing students to oversee the global movement of goods with insights into international customs and business practices. Graduates will prepare for careers in supply chain management, concentrating on trade compliance and logistics planning. The program concludes with an eight-week field placement, providing students with workplace experience and the potential to graduate into a job. Loyalist's program has received accreditation by the Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council through its National Accreditation Program (NAP).  For more information call 613-969-1913 ext. 2243 or email itlm@loyalistc.on.ca.


To apply for either program please click on Loyalist College!
College Offers One-year Workplace Arts and Science Certificate
A one-year Workplace Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate program for high school and mature students, who have or will earn an Ontario Secondary School diploma with workplace preparation credits, will be offered this fall. The program offers math, science, business, and communications enrichment, as well as various vocational elective courses. Read more
We Put You To Work - Loyalist Tops In Graduate Employment
Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released on April 15 reinforce the strength of college education as an effective route into the workforce. For Loyalist, 89.3 per cent of the College's most recent graduates found employment within six months, compared to the provincial average of 84 per cent. Read more
Farzana Wahidy
Photojournalism Grad Featured in Documentary
A documentary film on former photojournalism student Farzana Wahidy, who graduated in 2009 and has been working as a photojournalist in her home country of Afghanistan, played recently at the Toronto Hot Docs International Film Festival. The film showed a lesser-seen side of Afghanistan that challenges western perspectives through the lens of four local Afghan photographers. More information is available on the website.
Alumni Association Update
The Alumni Association Executive has been busy for the first part of 2015. In March they hosted the annual Grad Bash, which celebrates our soon to be graduates. The executive is also working with the College on the next phase of enhancing Alumni Gardens and Memorial Grove. The next executive meeting will be held on May 13 at 4:30 pm in the Staff Lounge at Loyalist College. If you are interested in attending or would like further information about becoming part of the alumni executive please contact Alumni Services Coordinator, Michelle Randolph.
Post-Grad Student Receives Scholarship
Post-Graduate Public Relations student, Katie Stewart, has been awarded the prestigious Kay Staib Scholarship. Read more
Students Present to County Cider Company
On April 22, Manufacturing Engineering Technology students Mac Calwell, Steve Mullin and Russell Brown received 1st ($1,500), 2nd ($1,000) and 3rd ($500) place cash prizes for their design presentations to County Cider Company. Read more

Repair Café Back in Action on May 30

The Quinte Repair Café is coming back to Belleville. This time it will be held at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre on May 30 from 12 - 4 pm. Repair specialists will be on hand to help you fix your broken and damaged household items including small appliances and electronics, computers and cell phones, small furniture, clothing, jewelry and bicycles. There will also be a kids' arts and crafts table, so please feel free to bring the little ones along! The event is free and is open to the public. The Quinte Repair Café is organized by Loyalist's Sustainability Committee in partnership with a host of local volunteers and businesses. For more information, please visit the event Facebook page or contact Becky MacWhirter.

Social Service Worker Students Support VIQ
Each year, first-year students from the Social Service Worker program volunteer with Volunteer Information Quinte (VIQ) to learn about the community and the type of programs and services offered. This year, the students were given the task to organize resource fairs in Quinte West and Centre Hastings. Read more
Public Relations Students Support Humane Society
The Humane Society of Picton received a cheque for $1,229 from students of the post-graduate Public Relations program. Read more
Want to Win $10,000 And Get A Job?
Magnet is offering Loyalist alumni, who have graduated within the past three years, a chance to win $10,000 and connect with employers. Build a portfolio and post it on Magnet by May 31. Check out Magnet for more details.
Quinte Regional Science And Technology Fair
The College hosted 170 grades four to 12 students, their parents and members of the public, on April 11 for the 56th Annual Science and Technology Fair. In addition to winning the Grade 11 category, PECI student Sara Evans received a $1,000 entrance scholarship to Loyalist. Read more
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