Veterinary Assistant students are helping raise awareness for The Purple Leash® Project and creating a inviting and calming grooming environment for their clients. During each grooming appointment, dogs wear a special Purple Leash® Project bandana, lightly misted with dog-appeasing pheromones to help create a low-stress and relaxing experience. The bandanas go home with clients, helping spread awareness of this important initiative while adding a touch of cuteness to every groom.

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Outdoor Play Canada, the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group at the CHEO Research Institute, Andrew Fleck Children’s Services, Canadian Disability Participation Project and Algonquin College have been awarded $1.7 million for a four-year project to address challenges in the built and social environment for outdoor play and learning in natural spaces for young children living with disabilities. For more details on the project visit the AC Blog

The School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies has a great reputation and strong community partnerships that provide students with dynamic work integrated learning opportunities. These experiences help students build confidence and practice their hands-on skills in both simulated lab environments and real-life scenarios. Examples include student-powered learning enterprises, field placements, community service learning, applied research, community projects, and more. It’s a hands-on approach that prepares learners for their chosen career and in many cases, leads to employment opportunities upon graduation.

Students in select programs are offered unique experiences in shared learning environments. Exposed to theory classes and lab demonstrations in the integrated classroom, students immediately practice their skills with people in the community in real working environments. Some of these innovative labs and clinics on campus include our Student Massage Clinic and the Early Learning Centre.

Our partners in learning help us ensure students gain industry connections and experiences during their studies, guiding students to better understand their career options and prepare for job opportunities post-graduation.