George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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An incredible community of donors and a talented board continue to work with the Foundation to support students and expand our learning environments.
The Foundation’s work funds life-changing programs, including Augmented Education, a tuition-free program that helps students with complex mental health and addiction histories prepare for, find, and maintain employment.
The Foundation has come a long way since its beginnings in 1984. It has so far raised an incredible $100 million to support student success and fund innovation and expansion at the college.
Chef John Higgins may be moving on to new challenges and adventures, but his legacy at George Brown College's Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (CHCA) continues with a new student scholarship. The college recently celebrated the new Garland Canada Chef John Higgins Award of Excellence with...
The George Brown College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Campbell to its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2022. Chris is Vice President, Toronto Carpenters' Union Local 27 and the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Representative...
George Brown College and Wealthsimple celebrated our ongoing partnership with an event at the company’s head office and the announcement of a $20,000 gift that will fund a new student award. Wealthsimple and the Wealthsimple Foundation as a community partner currently hosts GBC students for work...
New financial awards are now available to Indigenous students at George Brown College thanks to a generous donation from the Janes family. These awards include entrance scholarships, bursaries to help cover emergency costs and funding to support students’ visits to their home communities. Karen and...
We’re excited to announce that Chef Raquel Fox, a graduate of George Brown’s Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts (CHCA), is one of the recipients of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards. The award program, running for over a decade, recognizes immigrants to Canada who have made a positive impact...