Posts by Jackie Barrett
Therapeutic Recreation Class Named Easter Seals NL “Volunteer of the Year”
On April 21, 2023, Easter Seals wrapped up “National Volunteer Week” in naming our Therapeutic Recreation class as their “Volunteer of the Year”. Our Therapeutic Recreation students attended several events…
Read MoreKenmount Road Campus April 2023 “Student of the Month” – Chantal C.
Congratulations to Kenmount Road Campus April 2023 “Student of the Month”, Chantal C! Chantal is a student in our Multimedia Graphic Design program. She maintains a very strong academic and…
Read MoreHarding Road Campus March 2023 “Student of the Month” – Cameron K.
Congratulations to Harding Road Campus’ latest Student of the Month, Cameron K. Here’s what Cameron’s instructor Chris has to say about him: “Cameron is a very motivated student. He has…
Read MoreAcademy 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.…
Read MoreAcademy 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…
Read MoreAcademy 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…
Read MoreKenmount 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…
Read MoreHarding 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…
Read MoreCorner 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…
Read MoreHarding Road Campus – September 2022 “Student of the Month”
Cook student, Melvin D., is September 2022 “Student of the Month”.
Read MoreAcademy Canada Staff Member To Be Inducted Into “Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame”
Academy Canada is pleased to announce that our Webmaster, Jack Barrett, is one of the inductees for the 2021 and 2022 “Newfoundland and Labrador” Sports Hall of Fame to be…
Read MoreOffice 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…
Read MoreVeterinary Assistant/Receptionist Graduate Participates In Article About Burnout
The veterinary industry is known for being both deeply rewarding in providing quality healthcare for our fur babies. At the same time, due to our strong attachment to companion and…
Read MoreHarding 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…
Read MoreConstruction/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…
Read MoreAcademy 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.…
Read MoreLisa 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…
Read MoreAnimal 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…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Graduate Receives “Albert Hickman Award of Excellence for Top Technician of the Year 2021!”
Brady H. graduated from Academy Canada’s Automotive Service Technician program with Honours in 2019 and currently works with Hickman Nissan. Brady was recently awarded the Albert Hickman Award of Excellence…
Read MoreMultimedia 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…
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