Record Number of Summer Students at Cambrian College
SUDBURY, ON – It may be the height of summer, but the hallways and classrooms are bustling with activity at Cambrian College.
Approximately 1400 students are enrolled in the Spring semester, a new record.
Sidratu Lafleur and Tanya Aldred are two of those students. Lafleur and Alfred are both in the second semester of the Personal Support Worker Program.
Tanya Aldred (left) and Sidratu Lafleur (right) are two students in the Personal Support Worker program at Cambrian College this summer.
“When I was doing my research for this program, Cambrian was the first college I found which offered it. I like being on campus in the spring and summer. It’s quieter and you have easier access to the facilities and faculty.”
says Lafleur, who is originally from The Bahamas.
“I began my program in January, and by being here this summer, I can finish quicker and don’t have to wait for the September semester, which is one of the reasons I chose this program,”
adds Aldred, who is from Greater Sudbury.
Approximately 650 domestic students and 750 international students from 22 countries are enrolled in programs from the schools of Business, Community Services, Creative Arts, Engineering, General Studies, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Law and Justice, and Skilled Trades. Of those students, about 370 are enrolled in their first semester, in eight different programs.
“We are a truly a 12-month operation now. Our programs are in demand, and we have moved to a year-round academic calendar to ensure students can pursue their college education, no matter what time of year it is. Our faculty and support staff have been amazing at embracing our 12-month model and they are working very hard to ensure our students succeed and are ready for a job market that is looking for skilled workers.”
says Cambrian College President Bill Best.
One of those faculty members is John Allen, a professor in Cambrian’s Powerline Technician program.
“Because our program is based outdoors, It’s nicer weather to teach in, that’s for sure. It’s a more laid back atmosphere in the summer and easier to get classroom space, and I have more one-on-one time with my students.”
says Allen, who also teaches during the Winter semester.
“Another advantage to going through the summer is it makes it easier for me to get a co-op placement; I’m not competing with as many students in the semester,”
adds Alex Yeomans of Sudbury, who is a second-year student in the Powerline Technician program.
For more information about programs at Cambrian College, visit https://cambriancollege.ca/programs/. There is still time to apply for classes starting in September.
Cambrian College is Northern Ontario’s largest college, with more than 80 programs. Cambrian’s main campus is in Greater Sudbury, with satellite centres in Espanola and Little Current. For more information about Cambrian College, visit www.cambriancollege.ca
