Centennial College fosters an inclusive environment and job-focused training that attracts 16,000 full-time students and 22,000 part-time learners to its programs.

1. Inclusive Canadian College Caters to Individuals From
All Walks of Life
Did you know that it is possible to attend a community college that not only
has a long-standing respected reputation but also caters to individuals from all
walks of life? At Centennial College, there are 16,000 full-time students and
22,000 part-time learners who attend a variety of programs and come from
different ethnic, work and educational backgrounds. In fact, Centennial College
is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse post-secondary institutions in
Ontario. Almost 100 ethno-cultural groups are represented and 80 languages
are spoken on campus.
Founded in 1966, Centennial College is one of the oldest colleges in Toronto
and is the first public college in the city. Focused on offering training that is job-
focused and practical, it allows students to graduate with a variety of
credentials such as Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced
Diploma, Ontario College Certificate and Ontario College Graduate Certificate.
Additionally, students of this Canadian college can earn degree credentials at
university level through unique collaborations with respected universities in
Ontario and around the world. In fact, Centennial was among the first
community colleges in Ontario to receive approval for applied-degree
programs in computer and communication networking, and software systems:
design, development and management. Lastly, the bridging to university option
sees five joint-degree programs in paramedicine, journalism, new media
studies, environmental science and technology and applied microbiology (these
are taught in conjunction with the University of Toronto Scarborough).
Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Science Nursing program is delivered jointly with
Ryerson University.
But just what types of programs are offered at this community college? First, it
should be noted that Centennial has 100 full-time programs, 140 part-time
programs as well as courses facilitated by way of through Distance Learning.
These programs are divided among six categories: Business, Community and
Health Studies, Technology and Applied Science, Hospitality Tourism and Culture
as well as Communications, Media and Design. No matter which program a
student chooses, he or she can be sure that it'll emphasize experiential learning
with laboratory instruction, paid co-operative education opportunities, and
industry and agency field placements. Additionally, cost effectiveness, flexible
scheduling, shorter in-school time, smaller classroom sizes, hands-on training
Address: Centennial College, P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 416-289-5000, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 1

2. and, in a lot of cases, field placement experience make this Canadian college a
top choice.
Further accommodating its students, this community college has four centrally-
located campuses, each with a different focus. Morningside Campus is the most
technologically-advanced location with labs that benefit School of Community
and Health Studies and School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
students. The second campus is Progress Campus. This Canadian college's
largest location, it boasts a real life restaurant and conference centre for
students of the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culture as well as facilities for
Business School students. Centennial College also boasts Ashtonbee Campus,
which houses the largest transportation training centre in the province. Lastly,
the Centre for Creative Communications gives students of the School of
Communications, Media and Design on-campus facilities such as high-tech
computer labs, a television studio and art studios.
Author: Jason White
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Centennial College – Continuing Education, Toronto College
Address: Centennial College, P.O. Box 631, Station A, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 416-289-5000, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 2