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On Sept. 21, Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security Nolan Quinn visited Niagara College’s Welland Campus to meet with NC leadership and tour areas supported through the province’s Priority Growth Fund, including the Personal Support Worker (PSW), Paramedic and Defence Systems Engineering Technology programs and labs.<\/p>\n

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Minister Quinn tours NC’s Health Sciences Apartment.<\/p><\/div>\n

Minister Quinn was welcomed by NC President Sean Kennedy and members of the College’s Executive Team before beginning the tour in the PSW labs. Dr. Sin\u00e9ad McElhone, Dean of Health Sciences, and Courtney Evers, Associate Dean, School of Nursing & Personal Support Worker Studies, highlighted the important role PSWs play in supporting individuals and communities and showcased the hands-on training students receive in NC’s state-of-the-art simulation labs, using industry-standard clinical tools and equipment.<\/p>\n

The tour also included NC’s Health Sciences Apartment, a simulated home environment that gives students the opportunity to learn how to provide care for aging individuals in their homes. Minister Quinn learned about research underway at the College, including an aging study<\/a> that uses wearable aging simulation suits to help participants experience some of the sensory and mobility challenges associated with aging.<\/p>\n

The tour then moved to the Defence Systems Engineering Technology<\/a> and Defence Systems Engineering Technician<\/a> labs. Duane Bender, Dean, Media, Trades and Technology, and Professor Alexander McGlashan spoke about the new programs and the first cohort of students, who began their studies this September.<\/p>\n

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Minister Quinn visits NC’s Defence Systems Engineering Technology and Defence Systems Engineering Technician labs.<\/p><\/div>\n

Developed in direct response to government priorities and labour market needs, the new two- and three-year programs provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in defence systems engineering. In the labs, Bender highlighted the practical training students will receive, as well as the two-decade foundation of photonics education at Niagara College that helped establish the foundation for the new programs.<\/p>\n

The tour continued to NC’s Paramedic labs, where Paramedic Program Manager JB Estrabillo highlighted the College’s role as a key provider of paramedic education for the Niagara Region and Hamilton. He also spoke about the growth of the program and the College’s work to help address the growing demand for skilled paramedics.<\/p>\n

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NC is a key provider of paramedic education for the Niagara Region and Hamilton.<\/p><\/div>\n

Minister Quinn met with Paramedic students, who demonstrated some of the first responder skills they have been developing through their hands-on training.<\/p>\n

The visit also included a stop outside the construction site of NC’s new Health Education building<\/a>. President Kennedy highlighted how the 75,000-square-foot mass timber facility will help double enrolment in health programs, supporting the development of the skilled health-care workforce needed in Niagara and beyond.<\/p>\n

Minister Quinn’s visit coincided with the provincial government’s announcement of the results of Niagara College’s Priority Growth Fund application<\/a>. The competitive funding program supports enrolment growth in priority areas aligned with labour market needs, including STEM, health care, skilled trades, education and transportation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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students stomp into harvest season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Isabella Geberdt never imagined her first few weeks of college would involve stomping frantically in a barrel crushing freshly picked grapes with her bare, purple-stained feet, but for the latest crop of students from NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/winebeerspirits\/program\/winery-viticulture-technician\/\">Winery and Viticulture Technician<\/a> program, the messy, high-energy grape stomp proved to be a perfect kickoff to their applied learning journey.<\/p>\n<p>“I never pictured this at all, but I’m so glad we’re doing it,” she said. “It’s so much fun and will be part of so many new experiences for us in the program.”<\/p>\n<p>This hands-on – and feet on – lesson is just one of the “only at NC” experiences that await the College’s wine students. With Canada’s first and only commercial Teaching Winery right on campus, time-honoured industry traditions like the grape stomp – as well as the Icewine harvest – have become annual rites of passage for NC Winery and Viticulture Technician students.<\/p>\n<p>On the morning of September 21, Geberdt and her classmates leapt into the annual grape stomp.<\/p>\n<p>After picking fresh fruit directly from the campus vines, the students kicked off their shoes, divided into teams, and dove into the fun competition to see which team could yield the most juice. During the relay-style event, teams were provided with equal 40 to 50 kilograms of freshly picked grapes. Students took turns leaping into large bins to stomp the fruit as fast as they could to extract every possible drop before the clock ran out and the final juice-to-fruit yield was measured. Part of the Winemaking 1 class, the activity served as a critical first step into the industry.<\/p>\n<p>“This is an important foundation for what we do across 5 terms and two years in our program,” said Gavin Robertson, Professor and Coordinator of the Winery and Viticulture Technician program. “It’s a fun icebreaker that acts as a warm welcome to NC and the Canadian wine industry by allowing students to get out into the vineyard and get their feet dirty in the service of a hilariously competitive old school winemaking activity.”<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the fun, the grape stomp imparts essential lessons in fruit ripeness, quality and ambient microbiology.<\/p>\n<p>“Fundamentally, we are allowing the sugars and other components in the grape to interact with wild yeasts that inhabit grape skins and cellular environments,” said Robertson, who noted that the dynamics haven’t changed in over 8,000 years.<\/p>\n<p>Head Winemaker Allison Findlay echoed this sentiment and added that this physical approach is the perfect baseline for newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>“We’re introducing them to winemaking from the very bottom, with no intervention – no stainless steel, no picking mechanisms – in order to show students what it used to be like the ancient way,” said Findlay. “Then we show students the interventions used these days to produce high quality wines.”<\/p>\n<p>For the students, the physical reality of traditional crushing brought some unexpected surprises.<\/p>\n<p>“It was a lot colder than I expected and it was a very odd texture,” said first-year student Isabella Gerberdt. “It was kind of squishy, but kind of like stepping on Orbeez.”<\/p>\n<p>The chillier temperature they experienced was a result of an abrupt drop from unseasonably warm conditions earlier in the month. Robertson noted that extreme rain events and variable weather resulted in mixed levels of ripeness in the vineyard this year and encouraged students to forage a complex mix of varieties.<\/p>\n<p>“The resulting wines should be truly unique and interesting and quite different from more traditional single varietal or blended wines,” he said.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the playful nature of the class, student students took in the serious academic value behind it.<\/p>\n<p>“I decided to go into this program because it’s a very applicable science,” said Geberdt. “There are a lot of sciences that are involved in winemaking including earth sciences, geology, biology, and chemistry.”<\/p>\n<p>Matthew Brohman, who is taking the program while already working in production at Tawse and Redstone wineries found the relay-style grape stomp to be a serious workout.<\/p>\n<p>“I was the last person in my group so there was a lot of pressure on me. I went really fast,” he said. “I wasn’t expecting how much it would wind me, but it was fun squishing all the little corners and nooks and crannies.”<\/p>\n<p>For student Nick Wuhlar, the challenge highlighted exactly why modern winemaking equipment is so valuable today.<\/p>\n<p>“I expected them to crush more easily. Instead, when you step on a full grape… it kind of just moved out of the way rather than actually squishing,” Wuhlar said. “Making quality wine without all of the technology that we have today would have been really difficult.”<\/p>\n<p>This year’s grape stomp featured the closest competition in the event’s history, with Group D producing the highest juice-to-fruit yield ratio at 54.09%. Robertson noted that a simple lesson is baked into this exhausting process: modern wine presses yield 65-75% with much less sweating required, along with the ability to press several metric tons of fruit an hour.<\/p>\n<p>With the juice now collected, the real-world experiential learning is just beginning. Students will conduct chemical analysis on their ‘foot stomped juice’ and monitor the natural fermentation process daily – including on the weekends. Once the sugars are metabolized they will perform a finished wine analysis and a structured sensory analysis comparing their results to conventional white winemaking projects later in the term.<\/p>\n<p>“As always we have an amazing group of students from diverse backgrounds with a shared passion for grapes and wine and a clear motivation to learn everything they can while we have them in our world class training facilities” said Robertson. “It’s a privilege to be able to work with such a bright engaged and inspiring students.”<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 20%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div 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Earlier this year, United Way Niagara became part of the newly formed United Way Golden Horseshoe, bringing together United Ways across the region under a new name while maintaining a focus on local impact. Funds raised through the firetruck pull help support programs and services for individuals and families and strengthen communities across the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1682358 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/pic-180x135.webp 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Team NC’s participation in the Firetruck Pull comes ahead of the launch of NC’s annual United Way workplace campaign that will kick off on Tuesday, October 6.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more details about this year’s NC Cares campaign and ways to get involved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara College employees put their strength behind a good cause on September 21, participating in United Way Golden Horseshoe’s 5th Annual Firetruck Pull in St. Catharines. 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represents NC on global stage at Young Diplomats Forum in Beijing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Niagara College Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (BRTF) student Peter Almounauar represented NC on the global stage this summer as a participant in the 2026 Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) in Beijing, China.<\/p>\n<p>Almounauar, who serves as Director of Media on the 2026-27 Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) Board of Directors and as the 2026-27 Student Governor on NC’s Board of Governors, was the only Canadian college student in Canada selected to participate in the forum.<\/p>\n<p>Held from August 24 to 28, the Young Diplomats Forum brought together more than 40 university students, recent graduates and young leaders from around the world for an immersive program focused on diplomacy, international relations, policy, technology and global collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>“Being the only college student among a group of 40-plus people, which was largely made up of university students and recent graduates or professionals, made the experience meaningful,” said Almounauar. “I was proud to represent Niagara College and bring a Canadian perspective, as well as a college student perspective, to the discussions and conversations.”<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Learning through a global lens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As a BRTF student, Almounauar entered the forum with a different academic background than many of his fellow participants, whose studies and careers were more directly connected to international affairs, government, law, economics and diplomacy.<\/p>\n<p>For Almounauar, that difference became an opportunity to step outside his comfort zone, contribute a unique perspective and discover connections between his own studies and international affairs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1682326 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/09\/20260826_022452457_iOS.webp\" alt=\"\" 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Almounauar said speaking directly with professionals working in diplomacy gave him a new understanding of international relations and the different perspectives countries bring to complex global issues.<\/p>\n<p>Among the program highlights was a visit to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where participants learned about the country’s approach to foreign policy and international relations.<\/p>\n<p>“I learned that diplomacy is not only about governments and officials,” said Almounauar. “It is also about people, relationships, friendship, development, communication and understanding different perspectives and opinions.”<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exploring technology and global policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Technology and artificial intelligence were also key areas of discussion during the forum. A session at ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, explored the influence technology can have on communication, society and international affairs.<\/p>\n<p>With his background in broadcasting, Almounauar found the discussions relevant to his studies and future career.<\/p>\n<p>“Technology and communication are already a major part of my field and study,” he said. “Seeing this information from an international perspective helped me understand how technology is not only a tool for media, but can also influence international relationships, economics and policy.”<\/p>\n<p>Almounauar also worked with an international team to research, develop and present a policy proposal titled <em>A Unified Framework for Cross-Border Data Protection<\/em>. The project explored the challenges created by the lack of a consistent global approach to data protection and cross-border data flows and proposed a principles-based international framework.<\/p>\n<p>Working alongside participants from different countries challenged the group to bring together different experiences and approaches to problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p>“That was also what made the project valuable,” said Almounauar. “We were able to bring our different perspectives together and create something that we were proud to present and share.”<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Building confidence and global connections<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the formal sessions, Almounauar said some of the most meaningful aspects of the experience came from the relationships he formed with fellow participants.<\/p>\n<p>A visit to the Great Wall of China offered an opportunity for participants to experience the country’s culture together and strengthen connections developed throughout the week. 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His previous studies in the Customs and Border Services program provided knowledge relevant to international affairs, while his Broadcasting studies have strengthened his communication, storytelling and creative skills. His involvement in student leadership with NCSAC has also helped build the confidence to represent NC beyond the College.<\/p>\n<p>Almounauar expressed his gratitude to Niagara College, Be World Ready and NCSAC for supporting his participation in the forum and helping create opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>“The Young Diplomats Forum, Be World Ready, NCSAC and NC showed me the value of taking a chance on an opportunity outside of my field that can help me grow,” he said. “I hope I can bring what I learned from Beijing back to NC and encourage other students to take advantage of opportunities both inside and outside Canada.”<\/p>\n<p>His advice to fellow students is to put yourself forward, even when an opportunity may seem outside your comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p>“The worst they can say is no, but at least you tried,” he said. “You never know where one opportunity can lead you. 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The specific role, level of effort, delivery format and any travel requirements would be confirmed during project planning.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>What employees should expect<\/u><\/strong><u>: <\/u><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Submission of an expression of interest (EOI) indicates interest and does not guarantee roster qualification, inclusion in the proposal or a future assignment.<\/li>\n<li>NC’s Global Education Projects team will contact an applicant before including their Curriculum Vitae (CV) or identifying them as a proposed expert in an external submission.<\/li>\n<li>If NC is awarded the project, potential assignments will be discussed with shortlisted employees and their leaders before any commitment is finalized.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong><u>Next steps:<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Interested NC employees are invited to submit their EOI application by <strong>end of day Wednesday, September 30, 2026<\/strong>. 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Niagara College’s comprehensive submission focused on areas of high student and employer demand, and leveraged our strong relationships with employers, industry, community organizations, Indigenous partners, and other postsecondary institutions. It was very well received as reflected in the allocation announced by the Province today.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next three years, Niagara College will receive up to $23 million to fund 1,021 new seats in 33 programs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>346 in health programs<\/li>\n<li>263 in skilled trades programs<\/li>\n<li>230 in STEM programs<\/li>\n<li>182 in education programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The additional growth funding announced for Niagara College today is a clear recognition of the quality of Niagara College programs, and of the important role that we play in building a highly-skilled workforce that fuels economic growth. The government’s investment in NC through the Priority Growth Fund strengthens our capacity to prepare workforce-ready graduates through work-integrated learning, exceptional teaching, student supports, and strong connections with community and industry.<\/p>\n<p>As we continue to receive information from the Province, we will evaluate the impact of this announcement on our current and future budgets. We do know that, when combined with the funding formula changes announced by the Province in February, 2026, it will contribute positively to our efforts to achieve and sustain financial stability.<\/p>\n<p>As we receive further details related to our Priority Growth Fund allotment, the information will be incorporated into our annual enrolment planning that is conducted within program areas and across the College.<\/p>\n<p>Our successful Priority Growth Fund application submission was a cross-college effort, and was developed through collaboration with, and input from, teams across NC. 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Help us recognize the outstanding individuals and teams who make a difference across Niagara College.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more than 30 years, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ncstudents.sharepoint.com\/:u:\/r\/sites\/EmployeeHub\/SitePages\/Awards-of-Excellence.aspx?d=w087dbb34b9c444deace712055c2c7f20&csf=1&web=1&e=TqcAdH\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">NC Awards of Excellence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> have recognized employees who demonstrate outstanding performance, embody Niagara College’s values, and make meaningful contributions to our community. Nominated by their peers, one recipient is selected from each employee group, Faculty, Support and Administration, along with one Team Award winner. 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Their enthusiasm for supporting local businesses and giving back to the community has helped make this initiative even stronger,” said Madison Meloche, Community Fundraising Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity Niagara. “As a NC graduate myself, it is especially meaningful to see my alma mater supporting an initiative that brings people together while helping raise critical funds for current and future Habitat homeowners across Niagara.”<\/p>\n<p>Passport holders can explore Niagara’s craft beverage scene while unlocking exclusive passport perks. As they visit participating breweries throughout Niagara, they check in, collect stamps, and work toward prizes and recognition. One stamp earns one prize entry for a Master Builder Stamp Collector’s Prize, while those who visit all participating breweries are entered into the Build and Brew Completion Prize – featuring a VIP Tasting card ($200 value), and a NC Craft Brewery gift basket).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to NC Craft, participating venues include The Exchange Brewery, Shiny Apple Cider, Niagara Oast House Brewers, Ironwood Cider House, Bench Brewing, Coldbreak Brewing, Decew Falls Brewing, and Newark Brewing.<\/p>\n<p>Passports are $35 each. For more information or to purchase a passport, visit the Build and Brew Passport Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/togetherischange.com\/buildandbrewpassport\/\">togetherischange.com\/buildandbrewpassport\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Participants must be 19 years of age or older. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NC Craft is pouring its support into affordable housing, welcoming community members to taste, explore and make a difference through Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s new Build and Brew Passport. 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