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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By Dr. Gervan Fearon The COVID-19 pandemic has radically transformed the nature of work and learning, but if you think the big changes are over, think again. From climate change to digital disruption, urbanization to shifting demographics, Canada’s labour market is being reshaped by countless forces...
New work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities are available to students thanks to a partnership with the Business Higher Education Roundtable, or BHER. More than 700 students will get real-world experiences because of this joint effort. Indigenous and racialized students and students with...
George Brown College hosted a Malaysian delegation for a working lunch and a tour of the Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Her Excellency Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin, High Commissioner of Malaysia visited the college on Thursday, November 18, along with Henry Leong Bee Lee, Honorary Consulate...
Experiential learning presents a win-win situation for both students and employers. Students gain practical experience to hit the ground running in the workforce, and participating employers widen their talent pool. Industry partnerships have long been a priority for George Brown College to ensure...
By Dr. Krista Holmes Making inroads for college researchers amidst Canada's university-dominated research and innovation landscape often feels like climbing uphill in mud. This feeling persisted long before the pandemic and has only been amplified since. But, like climbing uphill in mud, it’s an...
As hospitality and tourism businesses look to reimagine experiences for a post-pandemic world, we’ve launched an exciting partnership with the Culinary Tourism Alliance to support and help shape the future of the sector. The agreement with the Culinary Tourism Alliance announced October 27 outlines...
During a year of tremendous change, George Brown College stepped up with new programs, partnerships and initiatives that strengthened the positive impact we have on students, industry partners and the greater community. George Brown College’s 2020-21 Impact Report highlights how we continue to...
George Brown College welcomed Ontario Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips to our Waterfront Campus, where he announced new funding to increase staffing levels at long-term care homes across the province. Phillips made the announcement on October 6 at the Daphne Cockwell Centre for Health...
George Brown College teamed up with Canadian fashion industry leader Robin Kay to launch a student competition to create wearables that serve a meaningful purpose in a pandemic and post-pandemic world. The MAKECanada Challenge launched in the fall of 2020. It called on students at the Centre for...
The work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada drives Audrey Rochette both professionally and personally — “it’s part of who I am,” she said. As the new Director of Indigenous Initiatives, she's eager to move the commission’s calls to action forward in the George Brown College...