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“We are deeply grateful for the leadership of The Cowan Eclipse Automation, part of
Foundation in supporting Conestoga’s efforts to address the needs
of our growing community, foster innovation and create new Accenture, providing mentorship
opportunities for individuals to build the skills and knowledge
that will contribute to successful careers, stronger businesses, to Conestoga students
improved health and well-being and economic growth across our
dynamic region,” said Conestoga president John Tibbits.
Phase 1 of the new Skilled Trades campus includes a 322,000 sq
ft building with 150,000 sq ft devoted to shops and labs. Program
delivery for many of the college's signature trades programs
began in September 2022, with additional programs scheduled
to commence there in September 2023.
When fully realized, the campus will include multiple buildings
across the 41-acre property, which will serve as home to all the
college's skilled trades programs and help position Conestoga as
Canada's premier destination for skilled trades education and
training.
The new campus will allow Conestoga to expand trades and
apprenticeship offerings, adding new programs and increasing
the capacity of existing programs where there is significant
demand in industry. Upgrading programs to support learners in Conestoga College has received a gift of funding and
their efforts to develop the requisite skills to access programming
or succeed in the workplace will also be available on-site. mentorship from customized automation systems
provider Eclipse Automation, part of Accenture,
The new campus will provide ongoing skills development
opportunities for the existing skilled trades workforce, support headquartered in Cambridge.
applied research activity, and expand Conestoga’s capacity to The donation will support the college's new Skilled Trades Campus
address current and emerging industry challenges. The Welcome – which opened this past fall - as well as its School of Engineering
Centre at the new Skilled Trades campus will be named in & Technology. When fully realized, the campus will support the
recognition of the generous support of The Cowan Foundation. consolidation and expansion of the college’s full complement of

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