This is SLC: Our College News

Each year Enactus SLC launches initiatives aimed at positively improving the community, from creating business ecosystems, to repairing electronics, to giving back to vulnerable members of our local community. Each semester brings fresh faces and new ideas about how to do better in our own little part of the world. But it doesn’t end here. There is one ritual that most students never see, except for a lucky few. Every year, a body of like-minded people gather to share accomplishments and create memories that will last a lifetime. This is the Enactus Regional Exposition.

We are thrilled to share with you the highlights of a recent enriching event that took place at SLC. Mahogany Spa, a prestigious establishment with two locations and a team of over 100 dedicated professionals, visited our campus to deliver an insightful presentation to our esthetics students. The session began with an introduction to Mahogany Spa, emphasizing their commitment to excellence in esthetics. The spa representatives delved into the innovative concept of "a business within a business," which sparked considerable interest among the students. This model not only fosters entrepreneurial spirit among employees but also enhances the customer experience through personalized services. 

Environmental Technician student Diana Olivar is this year’s Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Leadership Scholarship recipient. The scholarship recognizes Diana’s community involvement and leadership on environmental, sustainable development, social and governance issues.

The graduating class of the Business Administration – Accounting program in Kingston recently held the seventh annual Accounting Hackathon in collaboration with the national charity, Rise. In this action learning event, student teams worked with an entrepreneur to resolve a financial business issue. Entrepreneurs participating in the event were located across Ontario and work with Rise, the only national charity dedicated to helping people with mental health conditions or addiction achieve financial independence through self-employment or small business ownership. Rise provides resources, mentorship, and micro-financing to eliminate barriers, improve life outcomes, and strengthen communities.

In a collaborative effort to enhance local wildlife habitat, first-year students from SLC's Environmental Technician program recently partnered with the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) for a hands-on project at Cooper Marsh, a conservation area in South Lancaster. The students worked alongside RRCA staff to construct and install duck boxes, contributing to ongoing habitat restoration efforts in the area.