About
As a public college, established in Thunder Bay in 1967, Confederation College has a proven track record of delivering exceptional education and training to students every year.
Confederation College is a designated learning institution (DLI), and is therefore eligible to register international students, as per the requirements of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
They are very proud to deliver more than 60 programs in three academic schools:
- • School of Aviation, Engineering Technology & Trades
- • School of Business, Hospitality & Media Arts
- • School of Health & Community Services
With exceptional programs and equipment, in-class learning that meets or exceeds industry standards and practical work placements in Thunder Bay and throughout the country, Confederation College helps each student get the knowledge, skills and on-the-job experience that employers demand. Their location in Thunder Bay, Ontario brings a different experience than students would encounter in many larger cities. The cost of living is lower, students have an excellent opportunity for complete English immersion, the air quality is excellent, and it is very easy to get around.
Why Confederation College
Confederation College offers straightforward, practical, hands-on education that gets their graduates jobs. They have highly trained, approachable instructors and a dynamic learning environment.
They have a running track record for excellence:
- • 83% of students found employment within SIX months of graduation (‘16-‘17 reporting year)
- • 87% graduate satisfaction rate (‘16-‘17 reporting year)
- • 90% employer satisfaction rate (‘16-‘17 reporting year)
Learning at Confederation College is an exciting and rewarding experience that begins with their four distinct schools of learning and continues with their smaller class sizes, state of the art facilities and cutting-edge classroom equipment and labs. Their level of innovation is first in class!
The staff of the International Education Centre (IEC) looks forward to meeting each student and helping them become a successful and satisfied graduate from their college. Confederation College’s faculty and staff gets to know each student and will work hard to ensure that their stay with is a rewarding one, rich with meaningful academic, cultural, and social experiences.
College Diploma - Recreation Therapy
Recreation is important for everyone as a way to relax and keep balance in their lives. But for some with physical, cognitive, emotional and/or social limitations, recreational therapy is also a way to connect and participate with others. Graduates will learn how to help!
Confederation College’s Recreation Therapy program will give students the skills and knowledge they will need to plan, implement and evaluate a wide range of leisure services for children, adolescents and adults who experience barriers to a healthy leisure lifestyle. Students will learn how to work with individuals and groups of all ages to assess their needs and interests so students can encourage independent and personally fulfilling leisure lifestyles. Coursework includes therapeutic recreation, developmental psychology, program and event planning, communications for community services, marketing and public relations, treatment and adaptive technology and recreation facilities.
Graduates of the Recreation Therapy program find work in a variety of settings including hospitals, retirement homes, supportive housing complexes, correctional centres, rehabilitation/treatment centres, government agencies, long term care centres, community non-profit agencies, developmental disability service providers, school and inclusion service agencies.
College Diploma - Environmental Technician
Through Confederation College’s Environmental Technician two-year diploma program, you will learn to effectively manage natural and man-made environments. This program will explore environmental issues and provide hands-on tools for assessing, protecting and restoring ecosystems. Best of all, you’ll learn in one of the greatest natural labs available: the ancient Boreal Forest, a rich and diverse forest ecosystem that stretches around the world. Courses cover a wide variety of related topics including natural resource measurements, surveying, soils & geomorphology, plant biology, ecology, hydrogeology and environmental legislation.
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