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So Much More Than Textbooks!
At Academy Canada we believe that college life is about more than books and lectures! It should be an opportunity to reinvent yourself, explore new things and meet interesting people…all while getting a quality education.
Our community works hard every year to find new ways to make your experience enjoyable. Whether you are looking for volunteer opportunities, athletic competition, social events or a way to pamper yourself, we’ve got activities that are sure to please.
| Social Life | Our on-campus socials and group outings are excellent opportunities to make new friends and have a ton of fun. We’re sure you’ll enjoy our activities for September Orientation, Halloween party, Christmas Talent Show, Winter Blah Busters, Valentine’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day and summer celebrations. If you have an idea for a new event we’d love to help you organize it! |
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| Volunteerism: | Over the last 35+ years, Academy Canada students and staff have volunteered more than three million hours with worthwhile community groups! They support amazing sports groups, community agencies and medical causes. We strongly support their spirit of giving and the difference it makes in the lives of others. Not only is it a great resume builder…it feels great! We’d be happy to help you find a cause that matches your passion. |
| Exposure to new ideas: | The college routinely welcomes guest lecturers to speak to classes on a wide range of topics related to their field of training, the world of work or life in general. |
| Pampering: | You work hard and deserve a break every once in a while. Don’t be afraid to take them. Several of our campuses offer free or very low-cost weekly Client Day services to students to help them beat the stress. For example, you can get a haircut, coloring, braids or foils, scalp treatment, waxing, manicure/pedicure, electrolysis, make-up, facials, body wraps, or a massage…right on campus! We can even give your cat or dog a special day out at our Animal Grooming Clinic. No other school can offer you those services! |
| Great Food: | At our Harding Road campus, our in-house cooks prepare daily specials that will make your mouth water. |
| Pet Therapy: | Don’t be surprised if you regularly see amazing cats and dogs around campus. Our Animal Grooming and Veterinary Assistant programs welcome them to class all the time and they are always a highlight. |
2024-2025 Key Dates
Note: In 2025, Regatta Day will be held on July 30, 2025 due to the 2025 Canada Summer Games.
For civic holidays at your ABE Learning Centre, check with your Instructor.
ABE Student Spotlights
Richard Semigak
Sending a huge congratulations to our newest ABE program Graduate, Richard Semigak!!
Wishing you all the best in your next step!
You should be very proud!
Edward Pottle Allen
Another graduate from our Adult Basic Education program!
This is Edward Pottle Allen.
He graduated from our Happy Valley Goose Bay ABE Learning Centre.
Congratulations, Edward!
You're going to do great things!
Virginia Clarke
On December 12, 2023, Placentia ABE Learning Centre are sending out congratulations to a recent graduate, Virginia Clarke.
Virginia was also student of the month for November!!!
She will be starting the Early Childhood Education program in January and we couldn't be more excited for her.
It has been great seeing her through her journey.
All the best, Virginia!
Graduate Spotlights
Erica - Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Erica graduated with a Diploma of Applied Arts (Veterinary Assistant) in the class of 2015.
Here's what she has to say about her career: "I graduated from the VAR program in 2015, and I just wanted to share I have been working my dream job in a veterinary clinic since! Since graduation, I have worked in multiple clinics, including outside the province and have worked with thousands of different pets. I feel honored to be able to help people and their pets and I couldn't ask for a better line of work. Thank you for helping me achieve my dream job!"
Thanks to Erica for sharing!
We are so proud to be part of your journey.
ABE New Graduate Highlights
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Amber Savory
Another proud moment at our Labrador West ABE Learning centre site!
Amber Savory has completed her ABE goal.
What a wonderful achievement! We wish you all the best, Amber!
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Kasia Robichaud
Academy Canada congratulates Kasia Robichaud of Labrador City who has completed her ABE goal!
Well done, Kasia!
Kasia Robichaud (Centre), celebrates graduation along with two instructors, Jane and Ruth!!
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Calvin Hanlon Wicks
Academy Canada wishes to congratulate our newest ABE Graduate, Calvin Hanlon Wicks.
Wishing you all the best, Calvin.
You're going to do great things.
Calvin Hanlon Wicks celebrates his ABE Graduation alongside instructor, Ruth Follett.
Jake Kalleo
Another reason to celebrate.
Jake Kalleo recently completed his ABE goal.
You may recognize him from a recent post we've made about an interview he did with CBC Labrador Morning about going back to school.
Check it out on their page.
Congratulations, Jake!
Happy Valley - Goose Bay ABE Graduation - Devon Oliver
A proud moment in Goose Bay!
Here is Devon Oliver who recently graduated from ABE.
Everyone is very proud of this huge accomplishment.
Well done!!
St. Anthony ABE Graduation - Dillon Pilgrim
Sending a huge congratulations to Dillon Pilgrim who has recently graduated from ABE in St. Anthony!
Well done, Dillon! We can't wait to see the great things you will do.
Natuashish ABE Graduation - Irene Rich and Damien Andrew
We have some exciting news from Natuashish ABE!
Not one but two graduates had a small celebration with their class last week, Irene Rich and Damien Andrew.
How exciting is that?
We are very proud of Irene and Damian for all their hard work.
Congratulations!!!!
Irene Rich and Damien Andrew along with their proud instructor, Niran, and classmates celebrate their ABE graduation.
Bonavista ABE Graduation - Nick Way
Congratulations goes out to Nick Way on his completion of ABE in Bonavista.
Nick, you should be very proud!
Bonavista ABE Graduation - Matthew Way
Here's to Matthew Daye, our ABE in Bonavista.
Sending huge congratulations to him!.
Well done, Matthew!
Bonavista ABE Graduation - Nicholas Templeton
Another proud moment!
Nicholas Templeman has graduated from Bonavista ABE.
Way to go, Nick!
Nicholas "Nick" Templeton along with his instructor, Jeff, after receiving his ABE diploma.
Paul Mackey
Paul Mackey has a huge reason to be proud.
Here he is on his graduation from ABE.
Congratulations, Paul!
Everyone is very proud!
Labrador West ABE - Justin Atkins
Academy Canada congratulates Justin Atkins as he graduated from our ABE program in Labrador West!
We are so proud of you, Justin!!
All the best!!
Labrador West ABE Graduate, Justin Atkins, receives his Adult Basic Education diploma. Future looks bright!!
Joana Paixao Moncheira
On February 20, 2025, Academy Canada celebrated our new ABE Graduate, Joana Paixao Moncheira.
We wish Joana all the best.
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Teryn Gilbert
Here is our newest graduate, Teryn Gilbert of Labrador West!
Huge congratulations to Mr. Gilbert on his graduation.
Everyone is very proud of your achievement!
Michael Earle
Another reason to celebrate!
Here is Michael Earle who has graduated from our ABE program.
Congratulations from your fellow classmates, instructors, and staff at Academy Canada.
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Samantha Foote
Sending congratulations to our newest Labrador City ABE Learning Centre graduate, Samantha Foote!
Samantha recently graduated from our ABE program, and her classmates and instructors are very proud.
Well done!!
Happy Valley - Goose Bay ABE Graduation - Ronnie Everald
Sending belated congratulations to Ronnie Everard on his graduation from the Happy Valley - Goose Bay ABE Learning Centre!
Well done, Ronnie!
We're all so proud!
Labrador West ABE Graduation - Shaeley Childs
Huge congratulations goes out to Shaeley Childs on her graduation from ABE in Labrador West!
Here she is with some proud family members and fur babies!
Shaeley Childs proudly receives her ABE Diploma alongside her family members and furry friend.
Bonavista ABE Graduation - Jacob White
We're so excited for Jacob White on his graduation from Bonavista ABE!
He has worked very hard for this!
Wishing you the best, Jacob!
Jacob proudly receives his ABE Diploma from his instructor, Jeff.
Bonavista ABE Graduation - Colin and Nina
Natuashish ABE Graduation - Shelly, George, and Ketora
On June 19, 2024, Nutuashish ABE Learning Centre had their Graduation Ceremony for Shelly, George, and Ketora.
It was a nice ceremony with all of their family and friends. We are so proud of their huge accomplishment!!
Jake and Lux
On June 3, 2024, we celebrated the graduation of Jake and Lux from Labrador West.
They have both worked tremendously hard and deserve a huge congratulations.
We know they will both go on to do great things!
Shawn Solomon
Shawn Solomon of Happy Valley Goose Bay ABE has recently graduated.
Huge congratulations to him on this big achievement.
Wishing you all the best in college!!
Jesse V.
Labrador West ABE Learning Centre have more reasons to celebrate!
Jesse V. has graduated!
Everyone is so proud of her and excited to hear about her upcoming college experience!
You're awesome, Jesse!
Wishing you all the best
Edward Maggo
During the week of February 4, 2024, Happy Valley - Goose Bay ABE Learning Centre celebrated their newest graduate, Edward Maggo.
Edward worked a large portion of his life in the Mining industry.
He was trying to get an underground mining job with Vale at Voisey’s Bay but was turned down because he was not a high school graduate.
Determined to follow his dream to work at Vale, he came to Acadmey Canada a year ago in January 2023 to attempt his ABE.
Edward graduated and was offered a job by Vale.
He recently started his job on February 12, 2024.
Congratulations Edward!
A success story of the finest!!!
Edward Maggo (right) and his son, Eddie (left), who was also a recent ABE graduate!!
Danny Hynes
Academy Canada is sending huge congratulations to Danny Hynes on graduating from Adult Basic Education program in Labrador West.
Pictured here is Danny and his instructors, Jane and Ruth.
We're all very proud of you and wishing you the best!
John Semigak
Exciting news in Hopedale!
Here's our latest graduate, John Semigak!
Mr. Semigak graduated on March 8, 2024.
Congratulations, John!
We're all so proud!
Ketora Tshakapesh and George Gregoire Jr.
On March 4, 2024, our Natuashish ABE Learning Centre site has been busy this month with TWO new graduates, Ketora Tshakapesh and George Gregoire Jr.
Both students have worked very hard and should be very proud of this milestone!
Congratulations George and Ketora!!
Ketora Tshakapesh (left) and George Gregoire Jr. (right) celebrate their graduation at the Natuashish ABE Learning Centre along with their instructor, Randy Alexander (middle)
Erin and Shayna
Another exciting moment at the Labrador West ABE Learning Centre as we celebrate two new graduates, Erin and Shayna.
You're both awesome and will do great things.
Congratulations from the Academy Canada Nation.
Kay Barbour
Exciting news at Nain ABE Learning Centre as they congratulate their newest graduate, Kay Barbour!
Pictured here is Kay, and Kay with her daughter who is, no doubt, very proud of her mom!
We can't wait to see all the wonderful things you will do!!!
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