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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
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Northern College in Timmins has announced a partnership with BorderPass to enhance support for international students. The collaboration aims to provide applicants and students with access to a digital platform and support services, including guidance from Canadian immigration lawyers, visa application assistance, housing support, and long-term planning for permanent residency.
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Northern College and Interfor have extended their partnership through a renewed memorandum of understanding. This agreement, originally formed in 2019, will continue for another three years. The partnership aims to provide experiential learning opportunities for students and newly hired graduates in the forestry sector. The collaboration focuses on addressing the
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Northern College's Haileybury School of Mines has received over $48,000 in scholarship funds from the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) for the Winter 2024 semester. This funding is part of a larger $2 million allocation by MiHR to address declining enrolment in mining-related post-secondary programs across
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Northern College held its Winter Scholarship, Bursary, and Awards (SBA) Ceremonies at its Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Haileybury campuses. The college awarded over $950,000 to students. These ceremonies are held three times a year to support students in their studies.
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Northern College in Timmins has reported leading the province in several categories according to the annual Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Ontario Colleges. The data, facilitated by Colleges Ontario, includes feedback from students on their educational experiences. Northern College achieved the highest scores among English-speaking colleges in employer satisfaction and
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Northern College in Timmins will receive over $1.5 million from the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FEDNOR). The funding aims to enhance innovation, applied research, and product commercialization at the college's Innovation Hub. The investment includes $1,203,748 for state-of-the-art equipment and $378,000
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Northern College announced an investment of CAD 500,000 from Kirkland Lake Gold to fund a new 24,000 square foot applied research facility at its Timmins Campus. The Innovation Hub is expected to open in mid-2020. The new facility will include trades-related labs, larger shops, and tech-enhanced classrooms. It