This is SLC: Our College News

SLC had an outsized presence at the Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) held in Toronto from March 25 to 27. This biennial trade show for the plumbing and HVAC industry is the largest of its kind in Canada and draws over 13,000 industry professionals every time it is run. Over the three days, SLC’s School of Skilled Trades partnered with HVAC industry association HRAI to showcase and promote their innovative hybrid-delivery Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic apprenticeship program within HRAI’s HVAC careers booth.

Pamela Shea, Professor in the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology program, has published an article in the Journal Behavior and Social Issues that highlights the impact of Positive Space initiatives like those at SLC.   The article, “Implementing Safe Spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ Communities: Principles Derived from a Culturo-Behavior Analysis,” explores how Positive Space programs help create environments where 2SLGBTQ+ individuals feel safe, respected, and supported. 

There was a buzz in the air on Brockville campus as the gym was converted into a temporary shop space and a group of local youth were welcomed to SLC!  The SLC Mobile Training Labs partnered with Skills Ontario – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Programs, and Family and Children Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville to deliver two days of workshops engaging local youth and providing an opportunity to discover interest in skilled trades career pathways. Read more about this great partnership. 

St. Lawrence College's Program Advisory Committees (PACs) exist to keep college programs connected to what's happening in the workplace. Each committee brings together five to 12 people, such as business owners, industry professionals, government representatives, and community leaders who meet regularly with faculty to ask a question: what do graduates need to succeed? 

SLC is proud to recognize the outstanding achievement of Charlotte May, a student who was recently featured on the widely respected Behaviour Speak Podcast following her poster presentation at the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) Conference. Charlotte was invited to share her work as part of podcast, a platform with listeners across North America and beyond. The episode highlights emerging scholars whose research reflects “the next wave of thinking in our field,” showcasing innovative and impactful contributions to behaviour analysis.