Posts by Jackie Barrett
St. John’s Campuses – Convocation 2019
On May 16, 2019, Harding Road and Kenmount Road campus students and staff attended Academy Canada’s Annual Convocation Ceremony at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s. The auditorium…
Read MoreBusiness Administration Graduate, Melissa Woods, Helps Connect Persons With Disabilities
Business Administration Graduate, Melissa Woods, became a Social Entrepreneur to help Corner Brook area residents with disabilities gain more social inclusion in the community. When Easter Seals and Victorian Order…
Read MoreCorner Brook Campus Principal, Colin Burridge, Teaches NL Fisheries and Land Resources Minister Fly Tying Skills
Corner Brook Campus Principal, Colin Burridge, teaches NL Fisheries and Land Resources Minister, Gerry Byrne, a fly tying lesson. Does the Fisheries and Land Resources Minister’s fly measure up to…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Webmaster Receives Special Olympics Canada “50th Anniversary” Medal
On April 5, 2019, Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador were giving out Special Olympics Canada’s 50th Anniversary medals during their provincial Special Olympics Festival. These medals were awarded in the…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Consultant, James Loder, Elected NLCA’s New Chairperson
Academy Canada congratulates our Consultant, James Loder, on being elected the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association’s (NLCA) new Chairperson. James is committed to working with the NLCA’s Board of Directors…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Students Receive “Bluedrop Performance Learning” Innovation Scholarships
Academy Canada thanks Bluedrop Performance Learning for selecting our students to receive their Innovation Scholarships two years in a row. The Bluedrop Performance Learning/Academy Canada partnership is designed to encourage…
Read MoreFormer Academy Canada Instructor, Lisa LaShane, Launches “All My Cheeses”
Former Academy Canada Instructor, Lisa LaShane, launched her new business called “Oh My Cheeses”. She started with support from https://www.futurpreneur.ca/ and seems to be on to something pretty awesome. Academy…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Plumbing Students Win “Canadian Institute Of Plumbing and Heating” Scholarships
On December 5, 2018, representatives from the “Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating”, also known as CIPH, were at the Harding Road Campus for a Student Awards presentation ceremony. Founded…
Read MoreBernie Ann Ezekiel Featured on October 5, 2018 edition of CBC “Here and Now”
On October 5, 2018, Harding Road Campus Cook Instructor, Bernie Ann Ezekiel, was featured on CBC’s “Here and Now”. She gave safety tips for preparing delicious Thanksgiving Meals around 40:43…
Read MoreCarl Barrett Named To Private Training Corporation Board Of Directors
Former Business Operations Director, Carl Barrett, is named to Newfoundland and Labrador’s “Private Training Corporation” Board of Directors as the Owner/Operator Representative. Academy Canada congratulates Carl on being named into…
Read MoreBusiness Administration Graduate, Melissa Woods, Starts “Active Living West NL”
Business Administration Graduate, Melissa Woods, is launching a new organization called “Active Living West NL”, geared towards providing recreational and social activities for persons with physical and intellectual disabilities. Melissa…
Read MoreAnimal Grooming Professional Graduate Starts Her New Business “Misty Moo’s Nails & Doo’s”
Academy Canada congratulates our Animal Grooming Professional alumnus, Amy Poulin, on being a true “Newfound-preneur” to start her own animal salon, “Misty Moo’s Nails & Doo’s”. The AC Nation are…
Read MoreJames Loder’s “An Open Call For Newfound-Preneurs” Posted On “Business News”
Academy Canada’s Consultant, James Loder, has his article entitled “An Open Call For Newfound-Preneurs” is posted on the “Business News”. As 2018 draws to a close, Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have…
Read MoreJack Barrett Named One of Special Olympics Canada’s “50 Movement Makers”
The Academy Canada Nation are excited to announce that our Webmaster, Jack Barrett, is named one of Special Olympics Canada’s “50 Movement Makers”. Jack joined Special Olympics as a Swimmer…
Read MoreAcademy Canada Business Graduate, Connie Stevens, Starts A “1980’s Theme Arcade”
Corner Brook Campus Business Administration Graduate, Connie Stevens, will be adding a bit of 1980s nostalgia to Corner Brook as she will be opening an 80s style arcade called “Retro”.…
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