Media Releases

Confederation College continues to perform well in the annual Ontario Key Performance Indicator Report (KPI). 

Issued today, the annual report has been published since 1998 and has been gathered by two independent research firms for colleges and for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.  This year’s data represents information collected from March 2011 to Februa

The Student Union of Confederation College (SUCCI) wrapped up its Campus Recreation & Varsity Athletic programs this evening in Ryan Hall at the annual Awards Banquet. Athletes and recreation participants were acknowledged for their victories, accomplishments and outstanding performances over the past year...

The SUCCI Atrium, in the Confederation College new REACH facility, was the site of the March Chamber After Business event. A large crowd was in attendance with 26 exhibits on display which featured a number of local businesses as well as College programs.

College students participated in a number of exhibits which allowed them to showcase their programs. These included exhibits featuring trades and technology, broadcasting, health and community services, and marketing programs.

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Ashton Faulds, second-year Business Marketing student, indicated “This event allowed me the opportunity to network with a number of businesses owners and representatives in our community and to make employer connections, which will help after I graduate”.

Faulds and his classmates were raising awareness and selling tickets for the “Rock the Centre” concert, a student organized event with funds donated to the George Jeffrey Children’s Centre ...

Representatives from Resolute Forest Products, OPG and Bombardier Transportation were on hand today at the Confederation College McIntyre Building, encouraging students to pursue careers in technology as the need grows in each of their sectors.

As part of the second annual Technology Symposium, three industry representatives spoke at a media conference today outlining the excellent career opportunities available here at home...

On March 9, 2012, Ron Morancy of Confederation College, will be inducted into the Klaus Woerner Skilled Trades Hall of Fame

Mr. Morancy will be honoured along with three other Ontarians at Skills Canada‐Ontario’s annual Celebration Gala. The award is the organization’s tribute to late CEO and founder of ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. and is presented annually in recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of skilled trades and technologies.

Spirits were high as the Confederation College Thunderhawks women’s hockey team returned from last weekend’s Lieutenant Governor’s Invitational Women’s Hockey Tournament in Winnipeg.

Facing stiff competition, including games against the Prairie Blaze, Manitoba’s top junior team, and the Spruce Grove Stars, Alberta North’s second-ranked junior team, the Thunderhawks didn’t have the keys to unlock a win but the trip provided the team with much-needed experience and a chance to benchmark itself against Canadian college and junior teams.

Karlie Laframboise, defenceman, and Hannah Bennett, goalie, were named game MVPs on Friday.  Amber Butler, the Thunderhawks’ captain, was awarded the Mark’s Work Wearhouse Hardest Working Player Award at the tournament banquet on Saturday night. 

January 27, 2012

Thunder Bay, ON – Continuing its efforts to build a strong post-secondary women’s hockey program in Thunder Bay, the Confederation College Thunderhawks announce that Kyley Engstrom has joined the team.  Kyley is enrolled in the General Arts and Science program at the College this semester and has plans to

As part of a course assignment, the Confederation College Social Service Worker-Community Development class have been undertaking fundraising activities over the past four weeks to raise funds for community agencies and organizations and also to support the College’s Helping Hands Scholarship. 

Seven agencies were selected by the same group, as recipients of this year’s fundra

Confederation College along with Negahneewin College of Academic and Community Development celebrated and recognized the accomplishments of 161 students from its Academic Upgrading program today with a formal “graduation” ceremony.

161 Students were awarded certificates, awards and bursaries in recognition of their completion of academic upgrading courses.

The Mary J.L Black Branch Library, Isabella Retirement Living and the McIntyre Building at Confederation College each received Clean, Green & Beautiful Awards tonight during Council’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

The Confederation College Thunderhawks Women’s Hockey Team visited Blaine, Minnesota this past weekend in the first-ever tournament for the newly-minted team.

 “The team went 1-2 for the weekend but that didn’t really tell the tale,” says Marshall Erickson, Head Coach.

October, 24 2011/Thunder Bay, Ontario   Students from the Confederation College Construction Techniques and General Carpenter Apprentice programs were instrumental in constructing several new structures in the new Fisherman's Park, located below Boulevard Lake.

Confederation College’s increased outreach to international markets has proven highly successful this semester.  63 students from across the globe are now enrolled and participating in a number of programs.

Students from locales like China, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam are  drawn to Confederation for its wide variety of programs including Electrical E

With a new crop of film students set to embark on the 42^nd anniversary of the Confederation College Film Production Program, an open casting call has been issued for Saturday, September 17th from 3pm to 5pm and Sunday, September 18th from noon to 3pm at Intercity Mall.

The database of actors and extras for fi

The Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, MPP Thunder Bay-Superior North and Bill Mauro, MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan, were at Confederation College in Thunder Bay today to officially open the Regional Education Alliance for Community Health (REACH) building.

On Wednesday the Lake of the Woods Campus of Confederation College hosted a successful fundraising golf tournament raising over $15,000.00.

The tournament began with a shot gun start at 1:00 p.m. with 12 teams participating.  The golfing was followed by dinner, awards and auctions.

19 graduates crossed the stage today at the 2011 Convocation Ceremony in Geraldton. 

This group joins the over 1400 who are graduating this year from across northwestern Ontario. 

President, Pat Lang presided over the ceremony.  “Today is all about celebration and I am truly honoured to be here,” said Lang.

13 graduates crossed the stage today at the 2011 Rainy River District Campus Convocation Ceremony in Atikokan.  This marks the first time for a graduation ceremony in this community within President Lang’s tenure of 11 years. 

This group joins the over 1400 who are graduating this year from across northwestern Ontario. 

President, Pat Lang presided over the ceremo

41 graduates crossed the stage today at the 2011 Convocation Ceremony in Dryden.

This group joins the over 1400 who are graduating this year from across northwestern Ontario. 

Brian Campbell, Executive Director, Government Relations presided over the ceremony. “Today is all about celebration and I am truly honoured to be here,” said Lang. “This day represents a culmination of hard work, dedication and commitment on the part of our students, our faculty and our employees.  Congratulations to all on your achievement.”