Marathon Graduates Recognized at 2012 Convocation
2012 Confederation College Northshore Campus graduates June 4th following their convocation ceremony. Submitted photo
MARATHON, ON – 9 students from the Confederation College Northshore campus in Marathon, crossed the stage today at the 2012 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs.
The nine students graduated from Concurrent Disorders, Social Service Worker, Pre-Health and Medical Laboratory Assistant programs.
This group joins the over 1235 Confederation College students who are graduating this year from across northwestern Ontario.
Confederation College President, Jim Madder presided over the ceremony. “Graduates should be very proud of themselves for their accomplishments,” said Madder. “Ceremonies like these signify completion of hard work, dedication, and a keen understanding of the skills and knowledge that will transition them successfully into the workforce.”
Yesterday’s graduation ceremony was attended by family and friends as well as staff and faculty from Confederation College.
FAST FACTS
- Confederation College has been serving the citizens of northwestern Ontario since 1967 meeting the educational needs of students in a catchment area of some 550,000 square kilometres. Confederation College has nine sites located in Thunder Bay, Dryden, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Kenora, Marathon, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake and Wawa.
- Confederation College delivers exceptional education and training to an average of 11,400 combined full and part-time students per year and currently has a total of 600 full and part time employees. Confederation’s regional economic impact and contribution is valued at $ 800 million annually.
