Offering refuge from the economic downturn, domestic student enrolment
grew by 13 per cent, which included 525 “Second Career” participants whose
tuition is paid for by the provincial government. These recently unemployed
individuals are registered in a variety of career-oriented programs that
will help them retrain for new careers.
The college’s biggest gain was in international education: 1,673
visa-carrying students traveled to Canada and enrolled in Centennial
programs for the fall semester, representing an increase of more than 40 per
cent over last year.
"Centennial is building an international reputation for offering relevant
and affordable post-secondary education,” noted Centennial College President
Ann Buller. “With campuses in India and with partner schools in the People’s
Republic of China, we’ve established a presence in the world’s fastest
growing economies, where a Canadian college education is seen as a genuine
benefit.”
Overall, Centennial boasts a student population of 14,400 – a net gain of
2,000 learners over last year – which includes apprenticeships and
joint-degree programs with the University of Toronto Scarborough and Ryerson
University.
Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse
post-secondary institutions in Canada and has a stated goal of promoting
global citizenship and equity. Established as Toronto's first public college
in 1966, Centennial College
www.centennialcollege.ca offers programs in business,
communication arts, community and health studies, science and engineering
technology, general arts, hospitality and transportation
About Us
Centennial College is Ontario’s first community college,
established in 1966, primarily serving the eastern portion of the Greater
Toronto Area through four campuses and seven satellite locations. It has a
record of exemplary teaching, innovative programming and extensive
partnership building. Centennial is recognized as one of the most culturally
diverse post-secondary institutions in Canada. Almost 100 ethno cultural
groups are represented and 80 languages are spoken on campus.
Website:
http://www.centennialcollege.ca
Contact: Mark Toljagic
Address Centennial College,
P.O. Box 631, Station A Toronto, Ontario
Phone: 416-289-5000
