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Today’s the day! OCAS is proud to share “Building Blocks,” our 2023-24 annual report. This report highlights some of the amazing teams – and people – doing great work serving our partners. This year, we recognize our Partner Success Office (PSO), Contact Centre, Strategic Initiatives, and Project Management Office for deepening our relationships with partners and applicants. Visit https://ow.ly/nYl350SjeFy today to experience this year’s annual report.

Ontario's colleges are dedicated to helping address the growing healthcare needs of our population. Collège La Cité's new program, Techniques d'Imagerie par Résonance Magnétique, starting in September 2025, is the first French-language program focusing specifically on MRI technology. This program's graduates will be able to support French and English patients, helping to ease the pressure on #Ontario's taxed #healthcare system. Congratulations, La Cité! We can't wait to celebrate your first graduating class. #FrenchLanguageProgram #French #HealthcareCrisis Health | Santé

Visit our College Trades blog TODAY and learn how colleges are building trades programs to serve you and your community better. We sat down with Nikki Noble, the Program Coordinator of Welding at Lambton College’s School of Applied Science, Engineering, Technology, and Trades, to learn how she is reimagining Lambton's trades programs to best fit the needs of the greater Sarnia community. Check it out today on our College Trades blog:https://ow.ly/5q2l50TPGjE.

Ontariocolleges.ca, powered by OCAS, is proud to be a platinum sponsor of this year's Ontario College Fair (OCF). Happening October 16-17 in Toronto, this event is an opportunity for us and the colleges to connect with the broader public. We enjoy meeting with prospective applicants, answering questions about the application process, and sharing why college is an excellent choice for postsecondary opportunities. The OCF also lets our ontariocolleges.ca team share some of the lesser-known – but very exciting – developments at the colleges, such as: - Opportunities to participate in applied research projects - The growing demand for skills-based training - New programs that prepare students for skilled trades careers - The expanding range of college degrees available Additionally, we're hosting "How to Apply for College" information sessions to answer questions about the application process. #OCF2024 #OntarioColleges #OntarioCollegeFair #PostsecondaryEducation

Our newsletter, ON to College, continues to bring value to applicants and students planning to attend Ontario's colleges. Since the first issue, we've been sharing helpful tips about the application process, important deadlines, and what to expect in the lead-up to starting school - plus a lot more. Some of our monthly topics have included: - Career opportunities in the skilled trades - Scholarship opportunities - Upcoming events like college open houses or the Ontario College Fair - Answering common questions about college What are some items you think we should cover in upcoming issues of ON to College? Leave a comment below! If you or someone you know plans to attend college soon, don't miss another issue — sign up at https://ow.ly/5QGB50QY0Bg. #GuidanceCounsellor #CollegeBound #Ontario #College #Resource

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As we become more reliant on our devices, it's important to know how to keep them – and yourself – safe. Use Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology's handy infographic to gain some quick tips on how to protect your information. #CyberSecurity #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #BeSafe #Internet #Digital

Today, we'd like to share another #Throwback with you, highlighting a big win for the OCAS team earlier this year. *** Introducing the Ontario Attestation Letter Service! In January 2024, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced a cap on new international students in Canada. As a result, OCAS was chosen by Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) to build a solution to handle Ontario’s college allotment of provincial attestation letters (PAL) – now mandatory for international students applying for a student visa. What our team created is an accessible service for our public colleges to upload PAL requests and monitor their allocations of PALs in an efficient, centralized way. We’re proud to be a part of this solution and are excited to see its adoption by the colleges. If you’d like to learn more about PALs and the Ontario Attestation Letter Service, visit https://ow.ly/p2zt50Rk68X.

Our newsletter, ON to College, continues to bring value to applicants and students planning to attend Ontario's colleges. Since the first issue, we've been sharing helpful tips about the application process, important deadlines, and what to expect in the lead-up to starting school - plus a lot more. Some of our monthly topics have included: - Career opportunities in the skilled trades - Scholarship opportunities - Upcoming events like college open houses or the Ontario College Fair - Answering common questions about college What are some items you think we should cover in upcoming issues of ON to College? Leave a comment below! If you or someone you know plans to attend college soon, don't miss another issue — sign up at https://ow.ly/5QGB50QY0Bg. #GuidanceCounsellor #CollegeBound #Ontario #College #Resource

Here's a quick #ThrowbackThursday to when OCAS went tree planting this spring! *** OCAS is out doing good in the community! We've picked up our shovels and are tree-planting at Silvercreek Park in Guelph. These trees and wildflowers will provide food and habitat for local wildlife. Thank you, Trees for Guelph, for facilitating this wonderful day!

OCAS is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer! We believe that paying a living wage shows our investment in and care for our work colleagues - and the science is on our side. Studies show that being paid a fair, living wage lowers stress levels and makes employees feel more appreciated at their workplace. Learn about OCAS at www.ocas.ca Learn how to become a Living Wage Certified Employer at www.ontariolivingwage.ca.