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As President Kennedy shared last week, our successful Spring Convocation ceremonies capped off an academic year marked by change, challenge, resilience and outstanding achievement.<\/p>\n

This year marked my first Niagara College Convocation, and I was struck by how student-centred and celebratory our ceremonies are. Watching thousands of graduates cross the Convocation stage also served as an important reminder of the work that all of us do in support of our students’ success. In a year that challenged us to adapt to significant disruptions in our sector, more than 7,000 students earned Niagara College credentials – a remarkable display of student achievement. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all faculty and staff for maintaining a strong focus on students during challenging times, and for always understanding that teaching and learning is at the heart of what we do.<\/p>\n

Convocation was the culmination of an academic year in which Niagara College students continued to distinguish themselves on the national and international stage – whether it was competitions, award-winning student-made products, or our recent Skills Ontario wins. I know that behind every one of these achievements are Niagara College faculty and staff who are teaching, coaching, preparing or encouraging our students to excel. Our students’ success is your success.<\/p>\n

It was also a year in which we worked together to grow our domestic enrolments, executed quality assurance measures and program evaluations that reflect our commitment to academic quality, expanded experiential learning opportunities for students, and increased engagement with Program Advisory Committees, ensuring that our programs remain relevant, current and reflect the present and future needs of employers.<\/p>\n

As our graduates move on to their next chapter, Niagara College looks ahead to a new academic year filled with promise and opportunity.<\/p>\n

This year we will launch seven new programs that reflect emerging workforce needs: Defence Systems Engineering Technician and Technology (formerly Photonics); Cybersecurity; Addictions and Mental Health, Early Childhood Education – Resource Consulting; Professional Butchery; and Medical Esthetics. We’ll also see the return of the Event Management program, and new online delivery of our Human Resources Management program.<\/p>\n

The School of Community Services will move to the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake this fall, creating opportunities for meaningful cross-program collaboration while helping to create enrolment balance between our campuses.<\/p>\n

In the fall, I also look forward to the development of the first Niagara College Academic Plan, which will provide a roadmap for achieving teaching and learning excellence, student success and workplace responsiveness. As part of this process, we will engage leadership, faculty, students, program advisory committees and staff as we undertake college-wide cross-functional consultations. The Fall semester will also see highly concentrated effort toward preparations for the College Quality Audit Process (CQAAP), a Ministry-mandated process that ensures colleges’ quality assurance mechanisms meet established standards.<\/p>\n

Thank you once again for your contributions to a successful academic year. I wish you a restful and enjoyable summer.<\/p>\n

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Register your cars by July 3.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>From vintage classics and hot rods to tuners, 4x4s, motorcycles and electric vehicles, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/nc-car-show-2026-registration-1986331337501\">Niagara College Community Car Show<\/a> returns for its third year and will feature a diverse lineup of vehicles for every car enthusiast and curious visitor alike.<\/p>\n<p>The event at the Welland Campus on Saturday, July 4 kicks off at 10 a.m. and includes family-friendly activities – a bounce house, kids activity zone, construction vehicles courtesy of Rankin, and an ice cream truck – food vendors, and plenty of cars. 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partnership: NC and Walker plant seeds for sustainable future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A deeply rooted partnership between Niagara College and Walker Industries branched out into a new era with a formalized two-year agreement designed to cultivate real-world expertise in sustainable horticulture and drive circular economy innovation.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration brings premium, sustainable growing media into the hands of students from NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.niagaracollege.ca%2Fenvironment%2F&c=E,1,CYFVww9QL7rpr-utMWPorjEAWufglxIG9PSnqmhYaTsGijNE9UIkr9H2Bqv6pELNJveii9PYKr9RPxrB1Ia9Ek1qRRk-SJ6oEjotcZwtIUdaw_7EKvahAQ,,&typo=1\">School of Environment and Horticulture<\/a> while enhancing the College grounds. As part of the agreement, Walker Industries is contributing approximately 500 cubic yards of high-performance soil, mulch and growing media annually to the College. The donation enriches campus beautification, greenhouse production and hands-on learning opportunities for students across several academic programs.<\/p>\n<p>By streamlining the College’s supply with a single, environmentally leading local partner, the initiative helps reduce the College’s\u00a0 footprint. The premium growing media will be used in greenhouse trials before plants are transferred across campus for environmental remediation work, including erosion control and invasive phragmites prevention.<\/p>\n<p>Plans are also underway for formal product validation trials at the College’s <a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncinnovation.ca%2Finnovation-centres%2Fhorticultural-and-environmental-sciences&c=E,1,reoW7PSXppsqfNHYBdifw_Pa1ZmvH7xIAfzHuLDK2CdKXGXqz5PQJT4O_kfCRQPy-rzSvzKpDhVzyB3FMJTw3Z7tIAa_TmoioKY4U3tZw8k0RiNlUaqvv4LWDA,,&typo=1\">Horticultural and Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre<\/a> (HESIC) – part of NC’s trailblazing <a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncinnovation.ca%2F&c=E,1,MnjGcrxgApVEct5aeOaFpEcEzy0boGyZE6qzkxFjJPJh1w1gBI5LR6IoQBmPgw46YEBIca3XKobG2fz1YBBwwtOy7KRmdm11sERVy-a2DGMiNLdrHY9yOBLZzg4,&typo=1\">Research and Innovation<\/a> division.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1635000\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1635000\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1635000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-300x208.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-300x208.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-768x533.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-519x360.webp 519w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-324x225.webp 324w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-180x125.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group-779x540.webp 779w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Walker-NC-group.webp 793w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1635000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Representatives from Niagara College and Walker Industries celebrate their shared commitment to sustainability, hands-on-learning and innovation through their latest partnership, by digging into high-performance soil, mulch and growing media Walker has donated to the College. Pictured from left: Evan DiValentino (Dean, Business and Environment, NC), Geordie Walker (President and CEO, Walker Industries), Sean Kennedy (President, NC), Maddie Fullerton (Horticulture Technician student, NC), Gord Arbeau, (Vice President, External Relations, NC), and Navia Sharma (Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Walker Industries).<\/p><\/div>\n<p>NC President Sean Kennedy thanked Walker Industries, for its decades of support – from generous equipment gifts to foundational support for the College’s Walker Advanced Innovation Centre and more. He noted that the collaboration aligns with NC’s sustainability plan and their shared ethos as stewards of the land, providing students with access to an industry leader in the community.<\/p>\n<p>“Niagara College’s partnership with Walker Industries runs deep and, with this agreement, our shared commitment to environmental stewardship is quite literally woven into the very soil of our campus,” said NC President Sean Kennedy.<\/p>\n<p>“This collaboration is a powerful example of how industry and academia can co-create solutions for a more resilient future. By integrating Walker’s sustainable innovations into our learning environments, we are advancing our sustainability goals while providing our students with unparalleled exposure to the cutting edge of a green economy.”<\/p>\n<p>“At Walker, we believe that strong partnerships and hands-on learning opportunities help prepare the next generation of industry leaders. Through our partnership with Niagara College, students are gaining practical experience with sustainable growing practices and learning how innovative products can help produce healthy, nutrient-rich plants while minimizing environmental impact,” said Geordie Walker, President and CEO, Walker Industries.<\/p>\n<p>“Meaningful progress happens when industry, education, and community partners come together with a shared purpose. We are proud to work alongside Niagara College to support experiential learning, advance awareness of sustainable growing solutions, and help raise the standard for environmental stewardship together.”<\/p>\n<p>Dean of Business and Environment Evan DiValentino applauded the partnership and its positive impacts on campus sustainability and student learning.<\/p>\n<p>“While Walker’s generous contributions allow our College to reinvest more into great student learning opportunities, the true value goes way beyond physical product,” said DiValentino. “This collaboration impacts students across the entire School of Environment and Horticulture who have the opportunity to work with advanced real-world formulas, ensuring they have hands-on, ‘boots-on’ experience needed to hit the ground running in the workforce.”<\/p>\n<p>Second-year <a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.niagaracollege.ca%2Fenvironment%2Fprogram%2Fhorticulture-technician%2F&c=E,1,1IXvMZM-5cIcfHbz8V8SZBS_8vawuVNoKwk0YiGur4AjTUFH0KK9OJ15mOJBKhLCCRPDyOXtQ0ts9zLpgQG-kQUrJ37s4RVuFLVZzF_E95lWh7Q5mPmTyV3DNA,,&typo=1\">Horticulture Technician<\/a> student Hayley Rempel, who is currently completing her co-op at the Teaching Greenhouse, noted how students reap the benefits of the partnership. She and her classmates have been able to work with Walker soil, mulch and growing media products in the NC Teaching Greenhouse and apply Walker’s mulch and topsoil throughout the campus gardens.<\/p>\n<p>“One of the most valuable parts of my education here at NC has been the opportunity to connect what we learn in the classroom with real-world horticultural practices,” said Rempel. “Rather than just learning about topics such as soil structure, water retention, and drainage in textbooks, we get to see these concepts in action every day. Working directly with these products has helped me better understand how growing media and soil can influence plant performance and overall landscape success.”<\/p>\n<p>Rempel added that the collaboration demonstrates a meaningful investment in the next generation of professionals.<\/p>\n<p>“Knowing that companies like Walker are contributing to our learning makes us feel connected to the industry and hopeful for the future,” she said. <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Workshop-Greenhouse.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"image d tb none\"><figcaption>NC students lead an experiential learning workshop for Walker Industries staff at the NC Teaching Greenhouse, as part of an event to celebrate the partnership on June 22. Horticulture Technician student Maddie Fullerton lends a hand to Lisa Benger, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Health and Safety at Walker Industries (who is also a member of NC’s Board of Governors).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wo<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media inquiries, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Julie Greco<\/p>\n<p>Niagara College Communications Consultant<\/p>\n<p>905-328-2532<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jgreco@niagaracollege.ca\">jgreco@niagaracollege.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cody Cabral<\/p>\n<p>Walker Industries Communications Lead<\/p>\n<p>289-257-0528<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ccabral@walkerind.com\">ccabral@walkerind.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/flourishing-partnership-nc-and-walker-plant-seeds-for-sustainable-future\/\">Flourishing partnership: NC and Walker plant seeds for sustainable future<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/\">Niagara College<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A deeply rooted partnership between Niagara College and Walker Industries branched out into a new era with a formalized two-year agreement designed to cultivate real-world expertise in sustainable horticulture and…<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/blog\/2026\/06\/22\/flourishing-partnership-nc-and-walker-plant-seeds-for-sustainable-future\/\">Flourishing partnership: NC and Walker plant seeds for sustainable future<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/\">Niagara College<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":1635000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,165,36,52,19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1634990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-video","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-update","category-community","category-foundation-and-alumni-relations","category-news-releases","category-school-of-environment-and-horticulture","post_format-post-format-video"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Flourishing partnership: NC and Walker plant seeds for sustainable future | InsideNC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/06\/22\/flourishing-partnership-nc-and-walker-plant-seeds-for-sustainable-future\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Flourishing partnership: NC and Walker plant seeds for sustainable future | InsideNC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A deeply rooted partnership between Niagara College and Walker Industries branched out into a new era with a formalized two-year agreement designed to cultivate real-world expertise in sustainable horticulture and... 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Mentorship Program gives high school students a window into college experiential learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An annual initiative is providing an entry point into college experiential learning for high school students.<\/p>\n<p>Led by Niagara College’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncinnovation.ca\/\">Research and Innovation<\/a> (R and I) division and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/studentrecruitment\/\">Student Recruitment<\/a> team, the Innovation Mentorship Program links high school learners with local businesses and NC academic areas, giving students a taste of applied learning at the College and a preview of a campus environment.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative pairs NC courses with similar high-school courses, running class projects side-by-side with the same industry partner.<\/p>\n<p>The students visit the College for a project kick-off, which includes a comprehensive tour of the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and receive support and mentorship from NC staff and students at various check-in points during the semester. As courses near completion, the top student groups are invited back to campus for final project presentations with the industry partner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1634902\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1634902\" class=\" wp-image-1634902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-337x225.jpg 337w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3916-scaled-1-810x540.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1634902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">David DiPietro kicks off the Innovation Mentorship program pitch event<\/p><\/div>\n<p>David DiPietro, Manager of Business Development with R and I, noted that the program is way to foster a culture of innovation at the secondary school level.<\/p>\n<p>“NC students mentor the high-school students, helping them grow their leadership skills, while high school students gain exposure to college-level experiential learning,” said DiPietro. “They also get more familiar with the overall college atmosphere, and ways of learning, while testing their own leadership skills through the presentations.”<\/p>\n<p>The program launched in 2023 with NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/business\/\">School of Business and Management<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dsbn.org\/\">District School Board of Niagara<\/a>, specifically Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St. Catharines. Industry partners have included Smokin’ Buddha, WildPlay Niagara Falls, Mahtay Caf\u00e9, Da Bomb Bath Co, Fonthill Family Fruit Farm, and Home2Suites by Hilton.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative has been gaining momentum since receiving NC’s President’s Award for Innovation in Student Learning and Success in 2024 and being featured at the 2025 CEWIL Conference.<\/p>\n<p>New partnerships with NC’s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hospitalityandtourism\/\">School of Hospitality and Tourism<\/a>, Holy Cross Secondary School (St. Catharines) within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracatholic.ca\/\">Niagara Catholic District School Board<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiteoaksresort.com\/\">White Oaks Resort & Spa<\/a> are providing more opportunities for students and demonstrating the demand for the program across multiple school boards.<\/p>\n<p>“White Oaks values being involved in the community. As an organization that is largely based on hospitality, tourism and events, we felt it was a great opportunity to inspire students to consider a career in hospitality by showcasing potential pathways to take,” said Alyssa Waldes, Conference Sales Manager at White Oaks Resort & Spa.<\/p>\n<p>“The Niagara Region is a hub for tourism, and especially with the new Destination Niagara Strategy plan from the provincial government, it is now as important as ever to drive interest in careers in this field,” added Waldes.<\/p>\n<p>For their project, the Holy Cross students from teacher Christopher Beatty’s Hospitality and Tourism Gr. 11\/12 class were tasked with developing the elements of a potential conference for White Oaks within a set budget. From concept and logistics to agenda and menu items, the students flexed their planning and creative skills to come up with a professional plan for one of Niagara’s most renowned hospitality destinations.<\/p>\n<p>“Programs such as this create valuable opportunities for students to develop presentation, leadership, and creative skills. Many students were eager to engage with the curriculum, which introduced them to new methods of learning and provided a glimpse into post-secondary education,” said Beatty, who noted that several students expressed a direct interest in attending NC in the future to purse an education in the field.<\/p>\n<p>Back in March, the Holy Cross students had the opportunity to meet fourth-year NC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hospitalityandtourism\/program\/hbba-hospitality\/\">Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality)<\/a> students, who shared their experiences developing a business concept for BABH9702 (New Venture Development), a capstone course.<\/p>\n<p>“The value of that encounter – students interacting with students – was to demonstrate to the program participants that entrepreneurship and business development are woven into many of our academic programs at Niagara College, including those in hospitality and tourism,” said NC School of Hospitality and Tourism professor Adam Weaver. “As a student, there is scope to be creative and enterprising at the College.”<\/p>\n<div data-carousel-extra='{\"blog_id\":53,\"permalink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.niagaracollege.ca\\\/insidenc\\\/2026\\\/06\\\/22\\\/innovation-mentorship-program-gives-high-school-students-a-window-into-college-experiential-learning\\\/\"}' class=\"tiled-gallery type-rectangular\" data-original-width=\"660\"><div class=\"gallery-row\" style=\"width: 655px; height: 216px;\"><div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 328px; height: 220px;\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/20260521_innovation_mentorship_pitch_ncc_3935-scaled\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1634905\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935-scaled-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1334\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"NIAGARA COLLEGE","camera":"NIKON Z 8","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1779371337","copyright":"2023","focal_length":"81","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.003125","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935 scaled\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935-scaled-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935-scaled-1-324x216.jpg\" width=\"324\" height=\"216\" align=\"left\" title=\"20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3935 scaled\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\">One of the top three student groups makes it pitch<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"gallery-group images-1\" style=\"width: 327px; height: 220px;\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery-item tiled-gallery-item-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/20260521_innovation_mentorship_pitch_ncc_3962-scaled\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1634904\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962-scaled-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1334\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"5.6","credit":"NIAGARA COLLEGE","camera":"NIKON Z 8","caption":"","created_timestamp":"1779371669","copyright":"2023","focal_length":"70","iso":"6400","shutter_speed":"0.002","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962 scaled\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962-scaled-1-300x200.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962-scaled-1-323x216.jpg\" width=\"323\" height=\"216\" align=\"left\" title=\"20260521_Innovation_Mentorship_Pitch_NCC_3962 scaled\" \/><\/a><div class=\"tiled-gallery-caption\">Panelists L-R: David DiPietro, Adam Weaver, Alyssa Waldes and Tess Finlay <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>On May 21, the top three groups pitched their final projects to a panel consisting of Waldes, Weaver, DiPietro and Tess Finlay, R and I’s Business Development Coordinator. The panelists applauded the students for their efforts.<\/p>\n<p>“The high school participants in the Innovation Mentorship Program demonstrated to me that they are ready for the rigors of post-secondary study, and I was very impressed by the high quality of the presentations,” said Weaver.<\/p>\n<p>Waldes was also impressed. She enjoyed hearing the perceptions, ideas and thought processes of all finalist groups. Ultimately, the group who developed the polished “Better Together Conference” plan rose to the top.<\/p>\n<p>“The winning group blew us away with their implementation plan, research and creativity, and really had a focus on the purpose of the event,” said Waldes. “I would recommend this program to any business looking to be involved in the community and gain some creative new ideas from our future leaders!”<\/p>\n<p>“Focusing the project on White Oaks, which has a reputation for excellence in the community, increased student engagement and participation,” said Beatty. “Overall, this unique experience positively impacted my students by presenting professional challenges they might not have otherwise encountered.”<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1634907\" style=\"width: 2010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1634907\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1634907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/Holy-Cross-Innovation-Mentorship-pitch_scaled-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1634907\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Students from the winning group celebrate with Holy Cross teacher Christopher Beatty (left), Alyssa Waldes from White Oaks (second from right) and David DiPietro (right).<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Winning students Maddie Micallef, Gracie Cherney and Isabella McNabb shared their experiences.<\/p>\n<p>“This was a completely new experience for us, something that we weren’t used to and unlike any other assignment we’ve done in the past. 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The visits brought together College leadership, organizational partners and alumni working across both organizations, highlighting the important role NC graduates play in supporting communities throughout Niagara.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Niagara Region<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At Niagara Region headquarters, NC’s executive leadership team joined Niagara Region’s senior management team to discuss current collaborations and future opportunities. Conversations focused on shared priorities including healthcare workforce development, economic development, public health, research and innovation, student pathways, and strategies to help address evolving labour market needs across the region. The meeting provided an opportunity for leaders from both organizations to strengthen relationships and explore new ways to work together in support of students and Niagara residents.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1632030\" style=\"width: 546px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1632030\" class=\"wp-image-1632030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-540x360.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-338x225.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4794-2-810x540.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1632030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">L to R: Vince Malvaso, Vice President, College Operations; Mabel Watt, Director, Government Relations; President Sean Kennedy; Sean Coote, Vice President, Partnerships and Enterprises; Gord Arbeau, Vice President, External Relations at the Niagara Region dental clinic.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The visit also involved a tour of Niagara Region headquarters, specifically the Region’s dental clinic, which provides services for eligible residents participating in public dental programs. The visit offered an opportunity to learn more about the clinic’s role in supporting community health through dental screenings, preventive care and oral health education.<\/p>\n<p>The employer event concluded with an alumni social gathering that brought together over 150 NC alumni employed by Niagara Region, along with Niagara Region employees and NC representatives. Alumni, employees and NC representatives joined to connect over coffee and baked goods, celebrate their accomplishments and learn more about collaborative projects making a difference across Niagara. Refreshments were provided by fellow NC alumni, including coffee from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wanderingspirits.ca\/\">Wandering Spirits<\/a>, co-founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/media\/program\/public-relations\/\">Public Relations<\/a> graduate Katie MacCabe (2019), with support from Assistant General Manager and Head of Events Chelcie Armstrong, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/hospitalityandtourism\/program\/event-management\/\">Event Management<\/a> graduate (2019). Baked goods were provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/culinaryarts\/program\/culinary-management\/\">Culinary Management<\/a> graduate Elizabeth McIntee (2006), owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/niagarafoodco.ca\/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19717598105&gbraid=0AAAAApWeJWjTex1KlkUKHr9taCyrm_XYe&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi8nRBhDhARIsAHZf_paFlh6Pm_Mk-kCNcdrTVAqgKYsFYnqg9NKKzykpWaZLgVM3c1ujK6YaAoaFEALw_wcB\">Niagara Food Company<\/a>, further highlighting the success and community contributions of NC alumni.<\/p>\n<p>The alumni gathering also provided an opportunity to celebrate the strong and longstanding partnership between NC and the Niagara Region, and the many ways it continues to benefit communities across Niagara.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1632031 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"366\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2.webp 367w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2-240x360.webp 240w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2-150x225.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2-90x135.webp 90w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4808-2-360x540.webp 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcoming attendees, Niagara Region Chief Administrative Officer Ron Tripp said the event was about more than celebrating alumni success.<\/p>\n<p>“Today provides not only a chance to celebrate the many amazing staff who are NC alumni, but it’s a chance to recognize the partnership that is making a real difference for our residents across Niagara.”<\/p>\n<p>Tripp noted that alumni themselves represent the success of the relationship between the two organizations.<\/p>\n<p>“In many ways our alumni are the best examples of this partnership,” he said.<\/p>\n<p>Several partnership initiatives between NC and the Niagara Region were showcased during the gathering, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about collaborative projects making a positive impact across Niagara. Among them was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/2026\/05\/04\/robotic-companions-real-connection-ncs-fins-feathers-and-fur-project-takes-flight\/\">Fins, Feathers and Fur project<\/a>, led by NC’s Healthy Aging and Wellness Innovation Centre (HAWIC), which explores the use of therapeutic robotic animals to support individuals living with dementia living in long-term care. Attendees also experienced an innovative technology demonstration highlighting tools designed to improve documentation, enhance care delivery and strengthen engagement between residents, caregivers and families. The projects highlighted the impact of student-community partnerships, providing NC students with valuable hands-on learning experiences while enhancing wellness and quality of life for seniors in the Region.<\/p>\n<p>NC President Sean Kennedy also addressed the group, describing the gathering as feeling like a family reunion and reflecting on the many ways NC alumni contribute to communities and workplaces across the region.<\/p>\n<p>“We’ve always known how integral Niagara College is to all aspects of life in Niagara,” said Kennedy. “You cannot turn around without running into a proud NC alum, student or employee,” a sentiment he frequently shares when speaking about the alumni impact across the region.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .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: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid 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https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4861-2-810x540.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>President Kennedy also highlighted that NC remains focused on offering programs that respond to current regional and community needs.<\/p>\n<p>“We’re so proud of the impact we have in supporting our communities and it’s so aligned with everything the Region does,” he said. “We’re always thinking about how we can expand programming and develop new programming to strengthen Niagara and our communities.”<\/p>\n<p>Looking around the room filled with several NC alumni, President Kennedy noted that the graduates in attendance reflected the wide range of programs and career paths supported by NC.<\/p>\n<p>“This is an amazing gathering,” said Kennedy. “The range of grads in this room reflects the incredible breadth of what we do at Niagara College,” he said. “There are so many ways we can continue to work together to build stronger communities and a more resilient economy and serve all parts of Niagara.”<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1632032 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2.webp 825w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-540x360.webp 540w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-338x225.webp 338w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-180x120.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/DSC_4866-2-810x540.webp 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Walker Industries<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the afternoon, NC leadership visited Walker Industries, a long-standing college partner with deep roots in Niagara. The visit included a tour of parts of the company’s 1,200-acre landfill and resource recovery facility, led by Walker Industries Environmental Division Vice-President Mike Deprez, providing an overview of the organization’s operations, environmental systems and sustainability initiatives. Discussions also focused on the strong partnership between the two organizations and opportunities to further expand experiential learning, workforce development and sustainability-focused initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1632037 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419.webp 550w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419-270x360.webp 270w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419-169x225.webp 169w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419-101x135.webp 101w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7449-e1781720285419-405x540.webp 405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For years, Walker Industries has supported NC through guest lectures, curriculum-integrated projects, facility tours, student placements and resource-sharing initiatives. The company has also been a longtime supporter of the College through sponsorships, donations and support for events such as the Niagara College Golf Classic and Gala, helping to advance student success, innovation and campus initiatives. The visit highlighted the many ways this partnership continues to connect students with real-world experiences while advancing innovation, environmental stewardship and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting ended with an alumni social gathering where NC graduates employed throughout Walker Industries gathered with NC leaders and colleagues to celebrate their shared connection to the College. Over coffee and baked goods provided by NC alumni-owned businesses (Wandering Spirits and Niagara Food Company), attendees connected with fellow graduates, shared experiences and celebrated the impact of NC alumni throughout the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Welcoming attendees, Lisa Benger, who recently joined the College’s Board of Governors, reflected on the strong presence of NC graduates throughout the organization.<\/p>\n<p>“This is an opportunity to get together, connect and celebrate our achievements as graduates,” said Benger. She also noted the important role NC plays in preparing talent and connecting graduates with employers such as Walker Industries.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1632035\" style=\"width: 481px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1632035\" class=\" wp-image-1632035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"471\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461.webp 733w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461-480x360.webp 480w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461-128x96.webp 128w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461-180x135.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.niagaracollege.ca\/insidenc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2026\/06\/IMG_7461-720x540.webp 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 471px) 100vw, 471px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1632035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NC President Sean Kennedy addressing the group of NC alumni employed by Walker Industries.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>President Kennedy also addressed the group highlighting the shared values that continue to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations.<\/p>\n<p>“Our two organizations share a really common set of values, working hard, innovating and being trailblazing, but at NC we also view ourselves as integral to the Niagara region and supporting our communities in so many different ways, and I know that’s what Walker Industries does as well,” he said.<\/p>\n<p>President Kennedy also thanked alumni for serving as ambassadors for NC and helping strengthen the connection between education, industry and community.<\/p>\n<p>“Our alumni are our best ambassadors,” he said. “It’s truly a pleasure to come out to these employer events where there are so many NC alumni. 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