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Northern College in Timmins has announced its participation in Indigenous Disability Awareness Month. This initiative aims to support Indigenous learners, acknowledging that 30% of Indigenous Peoples in Canada live with a disability, according to Statistics Canada. Mitch Dumas, President & CEO of Northern College, emphasized the college's commitment
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Northern College, in collaboration with NPLH Drilling, Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, Moose Cree First Nation, and Mushkegowuk Council, has marked the completion of its Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic Training program. This initiative, launched in August, is aimed at providing training opportunities in skilled trades for Indigenous peoples, women, and
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Northern College, located in Timmins, has reported a nine percent increase in domestic student enrolment for the 2024 academic year. The college has also announced the distribution of $714,249 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards to 526 students across its four campuses. This amount marks an increase of $150,000
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Northern College has announced a partnership with the District School Board Ontario Northeast (DSB1) and the Northeastern Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) to develop and offer a micro-credential program for educational support workers. This initiative aims to provide training for unqualified educational support workers to assist students facing challenges in
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Northern College has announced a partnership with the District School Board Ontario Northeast and the Northeastern Catholic District School Board to develop and offer micro-credentials. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities and skills training for students in the region. The micro-credentials will focus on specific skill sets that are
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Northern College in Timmins is hosting the 2024 Skills Ontario Technology and Trades Summer Camp. The event targets grade seven and eight students, offering them exposure to various technology and trades professions before entering high school. The camp aims to provide hands-on experience in different trades and technology disciplines. Students
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Northern College has donated $10,000 to the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame. The funds will support the addition of digital sound and vision to the Hall of Fame, located in the McIntyre Community Centre. This enhancement aims to improve the storytelling and engagement related to Timmins' sports
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Northern College in Timmins and Takwata NPLH Drilling are collaborating to provide a tuition-free Diamond Drilling Common Core – Basic training program. The initiative aims to develop a skilled workforce, focusing on Indigenous peoples, women, and youth, for careers in surface and underground drilling environments. The program will start in Fall
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Northern College’s Department of Applied Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation completed its first annual 3D Printing Competition at the Timmins Campus. The event showcased the creativity and technical skills of regional high school students. The competition began on March 7 and included participants from ten high schools: Timiskaming District Secondary
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Northern College in Timmins recently held a 3D printing competition as part of its Innovation Hub activities. The event showcased various innovative projects created by students using 3D printing technology. Participants demonstrated their skills in design and fabrication, with projects ranging from practical tools to creative art pieces. The competition
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Northern College held eight convocation ceremonies for its Class of 2024, celebrating 1,375 graduates. Among them was Bradley Davis, a 71-year-old graduate from the Mining Engineering Technician program. Davis received several achievement awards. The ceremonies took place at various campuses, including Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, and Moosonee.
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Northern College will host Dr. Temple Grandin at its Haileybury Campus for two speaking engagements. Dr. Grandin, an animal behaviorist and professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, is known for her work on the humane treatment of livestock and her advocacy for Autism. Dr. Grandin will present to