SPECIAL EVENTS Our campuses come alive when the community comes to learn and play. And this year, Northern played host to a series of win-win events that included new and prospective students from all over the world who help set the stage for vibrant exchanges and experiences.
IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD Nearly 200 high school students from across the region joined us for ‘Go to College’ Day in Timmins last November. Hosted by faculty members and current students, the annual event gives Grade 10 students an introduction to several program areas. And with simulations in trades, emergency services, and nursing, proves that a first-rate education can be found closer to home than they’d imagined. EASY LANDING Northern College joined post-secondary institutions across the province in a new initiative that welcomes international students the moment they arrive at Pearson. Located in Terminals 1 and 3 last fall and again this winter, ‘Destination Ontario’ kiosks provided arriving students with information, helpful services, and even a free call home to Mom and Dad. BEST FOOT FORWARD Giving students direct access to local employers related to their field of study, Northern College celebrated its Annual Spring Career Fair this year. Partnering with Employment Solutions Emploi, the event was a resounding success, attracting more than 500 students and 66 employers on campus, 40 percent of whom identified direct hires from the event. In related news, more than 100 faculty and staff helped turn Open House season into another success story. All four lakeside campuses participated in offering course-specific tours that highlight the many perks of studying in Northern Ontario—at the province’s smallest English-speaking college.
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