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Academy Canada Alumni Profile – Sandra Lee Layden

Sandra Lee Layden describes herself as “a daydreamer, a music lover, a free spirit, a traveller and an open soul”. She is also an incredibly talented and successful Newfoundland-born photographer. Sandra Lee graduated from Academy Canada with a Diploma of Applied Arts in Photographic Studies in 2007 and has since built an award-winning business photographing…

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Kenmount Road Campus March 2022 “Student of the Month” – Chelsey E.

Congratulations to March 2023 “Student of the Month” at our Kenmount Road campus, Chelsey E. Here’s what Chelsey’s instructor Ashley says about her: “I’m continuously surprised by Chelsey’s ability to thrive in tough situations. No matter what she faces, she always has a positive attitude. This personality trait is not only admirable but also shows…

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Academy Canada Student Turns Passion Into Opportunity

After developing life and kitchen skills as a participant in “Choices for Youth’s” social enterprise “Crust Craft Bakery + Pizzeria”, Isabel Butler has turned her passion for preparing pizzas into an opportunity in enrolling as a student at Academy Canada. According to “Crust Craft Bakery + Pizzeria” Chef, Nick King, “Choices for Youth’s” run social…

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Academy Canada Animal Grooming Professional Graduate Starts A New Business “Ruff Life Spaw”

After graduating with an Honours Diploma of Applied Arts “Animal Grooming Professional” diploma in 2022, Alyson went on to open “Ruff Life Spaw” in Paradise. She now spends her days with her adorable four-legged clients. Congratulations, Alyson! To learn more about “Ruff Life Spaw”, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ItsaRuffLifeAfterAll.

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Kenmount Road Campus November 2022 “Student of the Month”

Kenmount Road Campus “Paralegal Studies” student, Jennifer S., is November 2022 “Student of the Month”. Jennifer is a student in our Paralegal Studies program. Here is what her instructor, Stephen Squires, says about her: “Jennifer, in addition to having perfect attendance and high marks, is also a leader and example to her fellow students. Her…

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Harding Road Campus – November 2022 “Student of the Month”

Harding Road Campus “Animal Grooming Professional” student, Alyssa B., is November 2022 “Student of the Month”. Alyssa is our Animal Grooming Professional student. Along with strong grades, her instructor says her kindness along with a strong work ethic in the classroom and student salon is sure to lead to success in her profession. “Alyssa is…

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Corner Brook Campus – Convocation 2020-2022

On October 21, 2022, Corner Brook Campus students, staff, and instructor attended Academy Canada’s Convocation Ceremony. This was the first ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic, so it was a very exciting day. We had 93 graduates from 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 attend. Mr. Colin Burridge, Principal, began with the opening remarks and introduced Lisa Lovelady,…

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Office Administration Technology Student Receives “Council of the Federation Literacy Award”

Krista Stephens is an Office Administration Technology student at our Kenmount Road campus. She maintains an excellent academic record and consistently receives positive feedback about her work ethic and dedication to her studies. On September 8, 2022, Premier Andrew Furey and Education Minister John Haggie presented her with the 2022 “Council of the Federation Literacy…

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Harding Road Campus – Convocation 2020-2022

On July 12, 2022, the Students and Staff from the Harding Road campus attended Academy Canada’s Convocation Ceremony. This is the first ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic so it was a very exciting day. We had 124 graduates from 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 attend. Ms. Suzanne Jordan, Campus Coordinator, began with the opening remarks and…

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Construction/Industrial Electrician Graduate Featured On NL Hydro’s “Get To Know” Segment

Academy Canada’s Construction/Industrial Electrician graduate and Apprentice Electrician at NL Hydro’s Bay d’Espoir location, Amber Hickman, is featured on NL Hydro website’s “Get To Know” segment. According to Amber, her father inspired her to follow his footsteps to pursue a career as an Electrician. As an Apprentice Electrician at the Bay d’Espoir Hydroelectric Generation Station,…

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Academy Canada’s Shae-Lynn C. Helps Win Gold For Canada

Congratulations, Team Canada! Team Canada won gold at the World Ball Hockey Championships in Quebec last night with a score of 3-2 against Czech Republic. Academy Canada’s own Shae-Lynn C. scored a goal in the final! Way to go, Shae-Lynn and Team Canada. Source: Saltwire – “N.L. women strike gold at world ball hockey championships”,…

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Lisa Lovelady and Beverly Moore Give Presentation At Econext

Check it out! Our Vice President Academic and Chief Operating Officer, Lisa Lovelady, and Online Learning Department Head, Beverly Moore, joined Econext on their latest Caribbean trade mission. The purpose of this mission was to enhance business in the clean energy, health and safety, food and agriculture, and digitalization and export opportunities in the Caribbean…

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Animal Grooming Graduate Starts New Salon

Academy Canada’s Animal Grooming Graduate, Alyson, recently started her new salon called Ruff Life Spa. She recently graduated from our Animal Grooming program with honours and perfect attendance. Ruff Life Spaw is an appointment only based home based dog grooming salon. Grooms consist of bath, nails, ear cleaning, and use of clippers and/or brushes. As…

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Multimedia Graphic Design Instructor Featured In “The Telegram”

Are you thinking about a career in graphic design? According to Multimedia Graphic Design instructor, Kyle McDavid, the sky is the limit. If you’re a technical minded, creative, and tech-savvy person with an eye for design, 2022 could be the start of a brand-new career for you. According to Kyle McDavid, Multimedia Graphic Design instructor,…

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