News archive
Technology Info Session CANCELLED January 19th
Posted Thu, 19 Jan 2012
Tonight's session will be cancelled. Next session will be: Feb. 16th.
Trades session is still scheduled for 7:30
Please call (250) 370-3822 before 4pm for details.
Mark your calendars for the Trades & Tech Career Fair! Feb. 2, 2012
Posted Thu, 24 Nov 2011
Trades & Technology Career Fair 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
9:30am – 1:30pm
Sponsored by VIATeC and in partnership with the School of Trades & Technology, Camosun College’s Co-operative Education & Student Employment is now accepting registration for our Trades & Technology Career Fair 2012 to be held at our Interurban Campus on Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Classroom Restaurant Gourmet Buffet –– Friday, November 18th!
Posted Thu, 03 Nov 2011
The advance students of the Culinary Arts department have already started planning for their gourmet buffet scheduled for Friday, November 18th beginning at 6pm.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience some of the best foods in town; there still a few seats left!
Please call 250-370-3775 for reservations.
United Way pancake breakfast @ Interurban - November 3
Posted Wed, 02 Nov 2011
The pancake breakfasts will take place between the hours of 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. Participation is by donation, with all monies raised going to the United Way Campaign. Thanks to the kind support from Aramark who provide all the supplies and do the cooking.
The Camosun School of Trades is ready for the shipbuilding industry!
Posted Tue, 25 Oct 2011
The recent $8 billion Federal shipbuilding contract landed by west coast-based Seaspan Marine Corp. is good news for Camosun College and its students.
Mechanical Engineering Project Showcase success!
Posted Thu, 29 Sep 2011
Congratulations to the School of Trades & Technology 2011 Mechanical Engineering graduates for a fantastic showcase!
Mechanical Engineering Showcase Friday, September. 23
Posted Tue, 20 Sep 2011
You won't believe what we can do!
2011 Mechanical Engineering Project Showcase:
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Mechanical Engineering Project Showcase
10am – 2pm
Basketball Courts, Interurban Campus
Call 370-4910 for more details
Program introduces women to careers in the building trades
Posted Mon, 12 Sep 2011
There has never been a better time for women to consider a career in the trades. Camosun’s 12-week program will allow you to explore your options. Designed for those eligible through Women in Trades Training program initiative, this could be your answer to a hands-on career with competitive wages.
Camosun Sheet Metal apprentice wins national silver!
Posted Fri, 09 Sep 2011
The School of Trades & Technologies congratulates Jon Guthrie, Camosun apprentice, on his silver metal finish at the Sheet Metal Workers International Association Canadian Convention and Apprentice Competition.
Story by Devon MacKenzie, Peninsula News Review
New Certificate program - Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication Foundation
Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2011
Apply now for this new program starting August 22, 2011.
Classes will run 8am-3pm, Monday- Friday at Interurban campus.
Comp 156 (Computer Concepts) offered in the Westshore Fall 2011
Posted Tue, 19 Jul 2011
The School of Trades & Technologies is pleased to offer COMP 156 (Computer Concepts) in the Westshore this Fall 2011!
Technology Graduates Give Back
Posted Thu, 14 Jul 2011
Sukhpal Parmar and Coleton Denninger, second year students in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy both recently completed a co-operative education work term at Reliable Controls with Camosun graduate James Puritch.
Renewable Energy energizes the workplace
Posted Mon, 11 Apr 2011
Hands-on learning in the Renewable Energy field brings skilled students to the workplace.
T&T Welcomes their new Dean!
Posted Wed, 30 Mar 2011
Eric Sehn, the new Dean for the School of Trades and Technologies has enjoyed this past month becoming familiar to Camosun College. If you haven't met Eric drop by the Tech Admin office and say hi!
Teens Discover Technology during Spring Break
Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011
A fun filled three days kept 16 teens busy during spring break as they explored workshops in technology. Both middle and high school students discovered that engineering technology can be a fun and rewarding career!
Introducing T&T new Dean
Posted Mon, 28 Mar 2011
After one month Eric Sehn has settled into his new position as Dean for the School of Trades and Technologies. Drop by and say hi if you haven't met Eric yet...
ANCEStor story lives on!
Posted Mon, 21 Mar 2011
Marla Weston has developed a computer program emphasizing computer skills which helps First Nations students delve into their culture while finding a possible career path.
Not sure what to do with your kids this spring break?
Posted Wed, 09 Mar 2011
Why not send your kids to college during spring break? Our DiscoverTech kids camp offers 3 exciting days of hands-on activities exploring engineering technology at the Interurban Campus. Act quick as there are only a couple seats left!
Night of Family Science
Posted Tue, 08 Mar 2011
Come explore an evening of family fun Thursday, March 10th between 6-9pm at Lansdowne Middle School sponsored by Science World, BC. Camosun's Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering will showcase some very interesting interactive gizmos and gadgets. This event targets the curiosity of young science-minded children guaranteed to be entertaining and educational for the whole family.
Culinary Arts Fundraiser a success!
Posted Fri, 04 Mar 2011
Camosun Culinary Arts department participated in a Fundraising event, organized by the Good Food Society on Sunday, March 6th, from 11am-2pm at the Root Cellar Market, 1286 McKenzie Avenue (at Blenkinsop). Our cook students and instructors sold nearly 300 bowls of freshly made hot soup with all proceeds going to the Good Food Society. “Food Security & Social Justice” is the mandate of this non-profit organization which acts as an alternative distribution system for fresh produce to local communities who are most food-insecure including low income, at risk and Aboriginal families. Lots of delicious, heartwarming soup was sold supporting approximately $1,500 toward this worthy cause.
Student Tax Preparation Workshops
Posted Tue, 22 Feb 2011
Students can bring their tax paperwork for skilled Business students to complete tax returns. All it costs is a donation as all proceeds go to the College Foundation for scholarships and awards.
Spring Break Camp for Kids
Posted Tue, 22 Feb 2011
Come explore the electrifying world of technology and engineering at Camosun College's DiscoverTech@Camosun Spring Break 2011 three-day spring-break camps for middle and high school students. There are only a few more spots available!
Trades Awareness Event big success...
Posted Mon, 21 Feb 2011
High school counsellors were introduced to the rigors and benefits of trades programs, so they can identify and encourage students who have the potential to be successful and happy in a trades career.
Trades Programs expand to Africa
Posted Fri, 11 Feb 2011
In Arusha, Tanzania, Camosun is working with Arusha Technical College to develop a one-year Lapidary and Jewellery Design program as well as a three-year Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program. In Mozambique, Camosun will support the development a one-year entry-level Residential Construction Technician program as well as a more advanced technical diploma.
T&T Career Fair this week!
Posted Mon, 31 Jan 2011
Drop by the Technologies Building this Thursday between 9:30am to 1:30pm to meet some of the 17 exhibitors from local industry and enjoy some pizza by listening in to one of four presenters. We look forward to seeing you there!
LÁU,WELNEW Tribal School visit
Posted Thu, 27 Jan 2011
Six students from LÁU,WELNEW Tribal School in Grades 7 to 10 presented their minute-long stories and video games at Camosun’s Interurban campus. ANCEStor is an educational package -- complete with software, training materials and lesson plans , which aims to engage aboriginal youth in computer programming through traditional storytelling.
Plumbers torch ignites Condo fire...
Posted Mon, 24 Jan 2011
Rod Lidstone, Department Chair for Plumbing and Pipefitting comments on torches used by plumbers to solder copper piping during repairs and renovations.
Flavours of the West Coast
Posted Tue, 18 Jan 2011
CHEK TV airs Camosun's Chef-Instructor, Steve Walker-Duncan, on "Flavours of the West Coast" each Sunday night at 6:30pm through to March 27, 2011. Currenty Steve is busy working on the second season of production creating fabulous dishes with some of the best local ingredients.
Trades and Technology Career Fair 2011
Posted Fri, 07 Jan 2011
On Thursday, February 3rd mark your calendars to attend the T&T Career Fair in the Interurban Technologies Building from 9:30am until 1:30pm. There will be 16 exhibitors, 4 key-note speakers and pizza! Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend and chat about cooperative education, internship, graduate and volunteer opportunites. Meeting rooms will be available for on the spot interviews.
Irving K. Barber Scholarship awarded to Bridge Student
Posted Fri, 07 Jan 2011
Carl Philippsen, Engineering Bridge student, was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Irving K. Barber Scholarship that will help fund his studies. Carl is very thankful that he was informed about this opportunity and pull together an application just in time "with one day to spare". Well deserved!
Chef of the Year goes to...
Posted Fri, 19 Nov 2010
On Sunday, November 14, 2010 Camosun hosted the annual Chef of the Year competition put on by the Canadian Culinary Federation, Victoria Branch. Congratulations to the top 3 winners - all Camosun grads! Graham Smith, John Lance, Kyle Campbell, Andrew Dickinson and Andrew Campbell are all graduates of Camosun’s highly respected Professional Cook Training program.
CST Co-op Student top in BC
Posted Fri, 19 Nov 2010
Computer Systems Technology grad Katherine Williams won the award for her co-op at Eightfold Logic in Victoria. Besides the honour of being dubbed the best co-op student in BC at a college level, she also received $1,000.
Electronics students awarded in International Competition
Posted Thu, 18 Nov 2010
In a competition that attracted professional engineers and software designers from 60 different countries, a two-person student team from Camosun was awarded Honourable Mention. To earn their place in the Top 20 category, Justin Curran and Catherine Woodward developed customized software that will run the motor controls for an electric motorcycle.
National Science and Technology Week
Posted Mon, 25 Oct 2010
The National Science and Technology Event is hosted collaboratively by Camosun College and School Districts 61 Victoria, 62 Sooke, 63 Saanich, 64 Gulf Islands, and 79 Cowichan Valley. The event will be offered over 5 days, each morning from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and will serve 350 secondary school students, 70 from each school district.
Camosun Mechanical Engineering Technology - Student project showcase
Posted Fri, 17 Sep 2010
While other students enjoyed the summer sunshine and local beaches, Camosun's Mechanical Engineering Technology students were hard at work in campus labs, inventing, designing, manufacturing and perfecting their final projects.
Trades information sessions
Posted Fri, 06 Aug 2010
Information sessions are held at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month in the Campus Centre, Rm 124, 1st Floor, Interurban Campus
Engineering Project Showcase
Posted Fri, 06 Aug 2010
The Engineering Project Showcase is happening Friday, September 24 from 10am until 2pm at the Basketball Court, Interurban Campus. Check out the cool innovations coming from our engineering tech students.
Canary Derby - June 12
Posted Wed, 02 Jun 2010
Support Camosun's team!
Trades & Technology Career Fair
Posted Wed, 24 Feb 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Interurban Campus, Centre for Business and Access
4461 Interurban Road
9:30 am-1:30 pm
Celebrations & Kudos
All of the Trades & Technology Award winners on May 14th! Over $43,000 in awards and prizes were distributed to our students. More information or download pictures of friends and family.
Elliot Lewis-Lifton and Maggie Angus, Silver medal winners in Landscape Gardening and Darcy Roads, Silver Medal winner in Carpentry at the 16th annual Skills Canada BC provincial competition, held in Abbotsford on April 21, 2010! Darcy Roads and his instructor, Al van Akker, will be participating in the Skills Canada National competition which will be held in Waterloo, Ontario from May 20-23, 2010.
Congratulations to First Nations graduates of the Level 3 apprenticeship training in the Residential Building Maintenance Worker Program (RBMW)! More details.
Culinary Success story cooked with ingredients from Camosun
Melissa Craig, a graduate of Camosun’s Culinary Arts program, currently stars on national TV as part of a commercial for the White Spot restaurant chain. Melissa is the Executive Chef at Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler. In 2001, while at Camosun, she competed in a national competition for apprentices and won top spot. After her graduation, Melissa accepted the sous chef position at the five-star restaurant in Whistler. Now she is the Executive Chef. In 2008, the 28-year-old won the National Gold Plate Award in the 2008 Canadian Culinary Championship, beating some of the country’s best chefs for the honour.
Niall McPherson, a second year Civil Engineering Technology student, was among the finalists for the BC Parks Student Design Competition.. The winner, Jonathon Lambert, while currently a student at UBC, was also a graduate of Camosun's Civil Engineering Technology Program and the Civil Engineering Bridge Program.
On April 22, Chris Owen, a 3rd Year student in the Electrical Apprenticeship program, won the Silver Medal in the Post Secondary Electrical Wiring competition at the 15th Annual Skills Canada Provincial competition. This extends the winning streak of Camosun’s Trades students in provincial, national and international competitions.
Some of our Plumbing & Pipefitting students were entered as competitors in the Western Regional Competition (Local Union 324) and returned successful. Gabriel Cole (Sprinklerfitting) won Bronze; Darren Burt (Steam/Pipefitting) Silver, and Alasdair Reid (Plumbing) Gold. Alasdair’s result qualified him for the 3-day National Competition where he was able to capture the Gold Medal in Plumbing. He now qualifies for the International Competition. Thanks to Al Paterson and Jamie McPherson for training & coaching!
Partnership with the Marine Institute at Memorial University
Camosun Spring Graduation 2008
Annual Trades & Technology Awards Ceremony 2008
Technologies
Jeff Stephen - Mechanical Engineering Instructor
Research Recognition - Russ Rook
"Taste of Electronics" Workshop for Teen Girls - October 28 & November 4, 2008
Mechanical Engineering Technology & the Red Bull Derby
Electronics student wins $2500 scholarship
Technology Dean's Honour Role 2008 - Quarter 2
Trades
Carpenty students lend a hand to Habitat for Humanity
Chair to be different - Fine Furniture Graduate Exhibition 2008
Gold at 2008 National Knorr/CCFCC Junior Culinary Challenge in Montreal
Gold in carpentry at 2008 Skills Canada BC Provincials
Fine Furniture Showcase 2008
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