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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Conestoga was awarded the top spot for trade schools in CMH celebrates completion of its
Canada for the college’s leadership in polytechnic education. historic capital redevelopment
CourseCompare celebrated the breadth of Conestoga’s training
in the skilled trades and highlighted the college’s training project
facilities:
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly unveiled its
“Conestoga has one of the largest electrical training facilities newest patient care wing earlier this year, marking the
in the province, while its woodworking and cabinetmaking completion of a transformative, multi-year project that
programs are among the best-of-their-kind in Canada. Also represents the single largest health-care investment in
noteworthy is the Women in Skilled Trades General Carpenter Cambridge and North Dumfries history.
Pre-Apprenticeship program, which provides the skills needed
to earn an apprenticeship, and start working with industry
standard equipment,” CourseCompare Reported.
Conestoga also was honoured with top spots in other categories,
ranking second for Best Cybersecurity Certification Programs,
and third for Co-op Programs and Best Massage Therapy Schools
in Canada.
“We are honoured to be recognized as the best college in Ontario
and to have our programming celebrated at both the provincial PHOTO PROVIDED BY CMH
and national levels. This achievement is a testament to the In early January Cambridge Memorial Hospital marked a historic milestone
dedication and excellence of our employees and students,” said by officially opening its doors to Future Ready CMH. Premier Doug Ford and
Conestoga President John Tibbits. community leaders, including Karen Redman, Chair of the Waterloo Region
and Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries cut the ribbon, celebrating a new
era in community healthcare in our region.
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