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St. Joseph’s Care Group Launches New Career Development Program in Partnership with Confederation College

St. Joseph’s Care Group and Confederation College launch a funded RPN diploma pathway for long-term care staff in Northwestern Ontario.
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Students testing a PC-24 air ambulance interior mock-up for Ornge medical transport training and workflow design.

Confederation College Students Help Bring Ornge’s “Whale Skeleton” Air Ambulance Mock-Up to Life

Students and faculty helped create a PC-24 medical interior mock-up supporting Ornge air ambulance design, training, and patient-care workflow testing.
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Trades students and instructors standing in an industrial workshop on campus.

Confederation College Launches New Strategic Plan at 2026 Report to Community

Confederation College Unveils New 2031 Strategic Plan at Report to Community
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Northwest Employment Works to Host 5th Annual Spring Job Fair in Dryden

Attend the New Beginnings Spring Job Fair in Dryden on May 6. Meet employers, explore jobs, and connect with career experts across industries.
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Two persons at podium during Confederation College announcement event with Alstom partnership backdrop.

Confederation College and Alstom Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Workforce Development

Confederation College and Alstom partner to align training with workforce needs through 2029, creating pathways to careers in manufacturing and transit in Ontario.
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Confederation College receives $1M to expand skilled trades training

Confederation College secures $1M in Ontario funding to expand skilled trades training in Thunder Bay, boosting apprenticeships and hands-on programs.
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Plumber repairing exposed pipes behind wall panel above toilet in a bathroom.

Confederation College to Offer Plumbing Apprenticeship Training

Confederation College is excited to begin offering in-school technical training for apprentice plumbers, expanding skilled trades education in Northwestern Ontario and helping address a growing demand...
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Aviation Flight Management graduate in cockpit of Dash 8, representing path to first officer with North Star Air.

Flight Management to the Flight Deck - Meet Daniel Benedict

Discover Daniel Benedict’s journey from flight management to the flight deck, with insights on aviation leadership, training, and career growth in commercial aviation.
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Royal Canadian Navy personnel and officials sign agreement at Confederation College with banners in background

Confederation College Signs Agreement with Royal Canadian Navy to Expand Experiential Learning Opportunities

Confederation College and the Royal Canadian Navy sign a 5-year partnership to expand student training, experiential learning, and career pathways in Thunder Bay.
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Confederation College Celebrates 30 Years of Community Partners’ Evening

Confederation College celebrates 30 years of Community Partners’ Evening, raising nearly $1M for students and honoring community leaders in Thunder Bay.
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Students speak with aviation employers at Confederation College Aviation Day inside training hangar with aircraft equipment

Confederation College Hosts Successful Aviation Day, Highlighting Strong Industry Demand

Confederation College Aviation Day drew students, employers and partners in Thunder Bay, showcasing hands-on training and strong hiring demand in aviation.
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Students in orange “Jill of All Trades” shirts listening during a skilled trades event

Confederation College Hosts Jill of All Trades to Inspire Next Generation of Skilled Trades Leaders

Confederation College hosts Jill of All Trades in Thunder Bay, welcoming 110 female students for hands-on workshops that inspire young women to explore careers in skilled trades.
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Career and Job Fair in Confederation College atrium

Confederation College Hosts Annual Career & Job Fair

Confederation College’s 2026 Career & Job Fair connected 70+ employers with students, alumni and job seekers, supporting workforce development in Northern Ontario.
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Confederation College to Relocate Greenstone Campus to Geraldton

Confederation College Relocates Greenstone Campus to Geraldton High School
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Confederation College students and Automation Now staff pose together during a skilled trades mentorship visit.

Confederation College Launches Canerector Foundation Scholars Program to Support Skilled Trades Students

Confederation College, backed by Canerector Foundation’s $500K gift, will support 200 skilled trades students with scholarships, mentorship, and career development
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College and Hydro One staff standing together in the updated smudging room supporting campus Indigenization.

Hydro One Supports Confederation College’s Indigenization of Campus Spaces

Hydro One invests $20K in Confederation College to enhance Indigenous spaces, including a smudging room, fostering cultural respect, inclusion, and reconciliation.
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Confederation College and Collège Boréal expand access to Advanced Care Paramedic program in Northeastern Ontario

Confederation College and Collège Boréal launch joint ACP program in Sudbury, offering flexible, advanced paramedic training through blended learning.
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Confederation College’s Nathan Lepore Shines at National Golf Championships

Confederation College's Nathan Lepore finishes 4th at CCAA Nationals, tops OCAA golfers, and caps season with historic success after OCAA gold medal win.
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Full-Time Support Staff Strike Concluded

Full-time support staff may strike Sept 11, 2025, if no deal is reached. Classes expected to continue; stay updated via Student Portal and Safe Campus app.
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Confederation College receives $3.2M from Grid Innovation Fund

College Receives $3.2M for new Clean Energy Upgrades

Confederation College receives $3.2M from Grid Innovation Fund
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Michelle Salo speaking at the TRC event.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Confederation College

Today, our College community gathered at Anwebiiwining Outdoor Classroom to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Orange Shirt Day. The ceremony included blessings from Elder Melissa...
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Confederation College Marks 5 Years of Student Refugee Program

Confederation College marks five years of supporting refugee students through the SRP, offering education and resettlement in Thunder Bay.
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Confederation College Nephrology Nursing program

RPN to BScN Bridge (NPTI)

Flexible online bridge for RPNs in Ontario to earn a BScN. Study online, then transition to Thunder Bay campus. Indigenous and Northern health focus.
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Student working in community garden

Confederation College Relaunches Community Garden to Support Food Security, Sustainability and Hands-On Learning

Confederation College's revitalized Community Garden fosters local food, education, and sustainability with new features, student plots, and community access.
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