Eight ambitious entrepreneurs pitched their businesses or business ideas live in front of a panel of expert judges, competing for a variety of prizes.

David Visentin, a third-year Civil Engineering Technology  student, is recognized as the 2024 Co-op Student of the Year. David’s diverse career background and desire to find a career that fueled his passions led him to Georgian.

Here’s a look back at some of our favourite good news stories from throughout 2023.

As a Georgian student, you have the opportunity to practise what you learn in the classroom in real-world environments through work-integrated learning experiences (WIL). WIL experiences help you build confidence and the skills you need to succeed in your placements and post-graduation.

Did you know that almost all Georgian programs offer formal work-integrated learning experiences? Sasha Pratt, a recent Veterinary Technician grad, was able to secure her dream job thanks to her clinical placement.

Georgian is offering a new bursary for students pursuing unpaid work-integrated learning experiences that will cover traditionally unpaid WIL experiences.

David Boldyrev, a second-year Computer Programming student is recognized as the 2023 Co-op Student of the Year. David’s passion for computers and programming is driven by his desire to upgrade his knowledge and skills to progress in a dynamic field.

Marine Technology student, Brooke Herrington shares her co-op experience during National Co-operative Education (co-op) and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) month.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made some people rethink their career path, and this was certainly true for Beth Reynolds who graduated from Georgian’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program on June 14. “During this time, I questioned if I wanted to sit behind a desk for the rest of […]

Meet Spencer Walton, Georgian’s 2022 Co-op Student of the Year.

At Georgian, we believe in the power of real-world opportunities — experiences that take you out of the classroom and immerse you in your industry. We can help you get experience as part of your program, so that you have the confidence and skills to succeed on the job. Here’s […]

Sarah Ortiz is a second-year Honours Bachelor of Counselling Psychology degree student who is passionate about changemaking. During Changemaker in Residency Week (CRW) taking place March 14 to 18,  she’ll be co-facilitating a session for students called How can I contribute to a more equitable, diverse and inclusive environment? She’s […]