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Debbie Richardson
OntarioLearn Officer & Second Career Coach
519-748-5220, Ext. 2488
drichardson@conestogac.on.ca
Conestoga is a leader in polytechnic education and one of Ontario's fastest growing colleges, delivering a full range of career-focused education, training and applied research programs to prepare students for success in the new knowledge economy and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.
Established in 1967, Conestoga now serves approximately 16,500 full-time students through campuses and training centres in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford, Ingersoll and Brantford and is a provincial leader in apprenticeship training. Continuing education programs attract more than 38,000 enrolments each year.
As the region’s only provider of polytechnic education, Conestoga plays an integral role in the success of our community: 65 per cent of our graduates remain in the area after completing their education, contributing more than $2.3 billion each year to the local economy. More than 50 per cent of the local adult population has accessed our services.
Conestoga delivers more than 200 career-focused programs, and has more degree offerings than any other college outside of the GTA, including Ontario’s only college-based, accredited engineering degrees.
Online Programs
Conestoga College offers over 60 online programs.
Online Courses
Over 700 online courses each term.
Online General Interest Courses
Over 400 general interest courses.
Conestoga College Counselling Services
Counselling Services offers one-to one counselling and numerous resources devoted to enhancing students’ personal and academic development.
Conestoga College – Testing and Assessments
Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and specific standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development.
Conestoga College Aboriginal Services
Conestoga College provides a direct link to resources, including cultural and academic support, to overcome issues and barriers faced by Aboriginal post-secondary students.
Conestoga Students Inc.
Offering access to the student food bank, a spiritual room, health and wellness services and more.
Conestoga College Tutoring Services
Peer services offers one-one tutoring provided by faculty approved senior students.