News and Announcements for Industry Partners

News and Announcements

George Brown College is pleased to share its progress on the exploration of a potential Mount Dennis post-secondary education campus. We continue our commitment to city and community building by exploring the possibility of expanding our physical footprint to Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighbourhood in...

For many, fast fashion is a budget-friendly option for updating their wardrobe. But unfortunately, fast fashion often benefits consumers at the expense of the environment and manufacturing workers. Recognizing the implications of this issue, George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange (FX) is working on...

We are in the midst of an energy revolution. By 2030, the International Energy Agency expects there will be 145 million electric vehicles (EVs) on the road globally. But where are the charging stations needed to power them, or the skilled workers to service them? Currently, Canada does not have the...

George Brown College is redefining how our work environments work for our employees. We’ve launched an exciting space outfitted with new technology and areas designed to support a hybrid model, foster collaboration and support employee well-being. Welcoming employees to campus in new ways benefits...

The George Brown College community extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Canadian hospitality leader Peter Oliver following the announcement of his passing. With the founding of the renowned Oliver & Bonacini entertainment and hospitality company in...

We're connecting with millions of people in Hong Kong’s Central District with our first international advertising campaign to raise brand awareness in China and beyond. Two of Hong Kong’s iconic tramcars and the Wan Chai Station shelter are GBC-branded. The campaign kicked off on September 12 and...

Canada’s Ballet Jörgen, a key collaborator with George Brown College since 1992, is officially rebranding to Jörgen Dance . With this rebrand, George Brown graphic design students were able to get involved. Instrumental in the process, they helped create logos, brand guidelines and other assets for...

A George Brown College student sat down with Ontario’s Minister of Colleges and Universities to talk about how he helped develop a solution to a real-world business challenge during an internship provided by Mitacs , an organization that connects students and industry. During his work placement in...

The George Brown College community accomplished amazing things in the past year. Our 2021-22 Fast Facts report provides a snapshot of everything we’re working towards as well as key data about the college. This past year alone, we broke ground on our mass-timber building Limberlost Place , launched...

As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge, so is the demand for technicians who can service them and install and maintain charging stations. George Brown College now offers a fully online program to train these sought-after professionals in the field. The new EV Technician...