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Assiniboine recognizes more than 300 fall graduates
Fall graduation ceremonies give graduates, families an opportunity to celebrate
BRANDON, Man. (October 28, 2022)— Assiniboine Community College fall graduates will be recognized at a graduation ceremony at the Keystone Centre today. This event will celebrate 302 graduates from 31 programs, who have completed their studies since July 31.
“Today’s ceremony is a great opportunity to acknowledge the successes of our students and graduates year- round,” said Mark Frison, president of Assiniboine. “After presenting certificates and diplomas to hundreds of grads this June, I feel fortunate to step back into the arena to celebrate and congratulate more individuals who have allowed Assiniboine to be part of their education and career journey.”
While the pandemic altered the traditional graduation ceremony format and timing in 2020 and 2021, Assiniboine’s largest graduation ceremony is typically held in June. The addition of a fall graduation ceremony is a result of the modified schedule of the past couple years.
Several of today’s graduates completed a post-grad credential program. Throughout the year, Assiniboine offers more than 10 Advanced Diploma programs, which add value to prior post-secondary credentials and level up graduates’ skills and experience. Graduates from Accounting, Anishinaabe Financial Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management and Early Childhood Program Management Advance Diplomas received these post-grad credentials today.
“Just as with our June graduation, today we’ll celebrate graduates from a variety of disciplines—from Applied Counselling to Sustainable Food Systems; Civil Technician to Human Resource Management. It’s a great representation of the depth of programming we offer and the industries we’re connected to here at Assiniboine,” said Dr. Deanna Rexe, Vice President Academic.
Among the grads invited to this graduation ceremony were 68 nursing diploma graduates.
“To recognize these graduates, who are ready to begin their futures in such impactful roles, is always a pleasure. Practical Nursing is our largest single program of study and I commend all those entering the healthcare field throughout the province,” said Dr. Rexe.
Today’s event will also officially recognize Honorary Diploma recipient, Leah LaPlante, an influential community leader widely recognized for her advocacy for Métis People.
The ceremony begins at 2 p.m. in the UCT Pavilion at the Keystone Centre. For more on graduation ceremonies: http://assiniboine.net/grad.
About Assiniboine Community College
Assiniboine Community College has been providing exceptional learning experiences for more than 60 years, offering unparalleled learning environments and responding to the demands and requirements of the Manitoba labour market. Following the philosophy of “learn by doing,” programs combine theory with hands-on learning inside classrooms, labs, kitchens, shops, fields and the college’s Sustainable Greenhouse.
Assiniboine offers more than 60 certificate, diploma and post-graduate programs across a variety of disciplines including culinary arts and hospitality, business, agriculture and environment, health and human services, and trades and technology. The college also delivers apprenticeship programming in a range of skilled trades disciplines.
The college welcomed more than 3,700 full-time and 6,000 part-time students last year. With campuses in Brandon, Dauphin, Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie, Assiniboine provides comprehensive educational opportunities throughout Manitoba. The college also partners with many communities and organizations across the province to deliver customized education and training. Assiniboine’s annual provincial economic impact is $612 million. In the most recent survey of graduates, nine months after graduation, 92 per cent were employed, with 93 per cent remaining in Manitoba.
Assiniboine Community College campuses are located on the traditional territories of Treaty No. 1 and Treaty No. 2, the shared traditional lands of Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, Dene and Anishinabek/Ojibwe peoples, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge their welcome to the students who seek knowledge here.
For more information, please contact:
Anya McNabb
Director, Communications and Marketing
Assiniboine Community College
mcnabba@assiniboine.net
204.725.8700 ext 6044