This is SLC: Our College News

Throughout the month we will be sharing information and practices to help you cut down on plastic use. Start by signing up for the Plastic Free Challenge and receive tips for staying motivated throughout the month while learning about this global movement.

In June 2025, Professor Marie-Line Jobin from SLC participated in a teaching and partnership-building initiative at Universidad Anáhuac Mayab (UAM) in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. This opportunity was supported through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada and UAM’s International Visiting Professor Program. 

I had the privilege to attend the Students Within a College (SWAC) graduation ceremony on June 19, 2025. The SWAC program serves students aged 17–20 who are within five credits of earning their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). These students, many with personal and academic challenges, complete their high school education while simultaneously earning college credits and gaining valuable co-operative education experience. 

The Technology and Trades department hosted participants from KEYS Job Centre's Pre-Apprenticeship Program during two “Try a Trade” bootcamp sessions on June 9th and 12th.  This initiative offered KEYS pre-apprentices the chance to explore skilled trades through immersive, hands-on experiences in both the electrical and welding disciplines. Sessions were supported by our technical staff and faculty, utilizing our lab facilities to ensure a realistic and engaging introduction to the trades. 

This year, SLC gifted Indigenous graduates with a unique stole incorporated with elements of the College and recognition of the historical land we reside on. The graduation stoles are elegantly draped and adorned with colors, designs, symbols, affiliation, achievements, and heritage to enhance the graduate's gown.