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Powering up Ontario’s workforce with the Electric Drive Vehicle Technician program

The field of clean transport is the fastest growing industry in Canada’s clean energy sector, with hybrid vehicle sales in 2025 up 60% over the...

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Building a career in Human Resources at Durham College

When Max Morrow graduated from Durham College’s (DC) Human Resources – Business Administration program in 2025, it was just the latest step on his long...

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DC student seizes opportunity for work-integrated learning

When Maxwell Dinsmore applied for the Computer Programming and Analysis program at Durham College (DC), the opportunity to incorporate work-integrated learning into his education was...

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Finding her place at DC: Sarah Barrett’s full-circle story

Strong foundational skills can open doors to endless opportunities — something Durham College (DC) alumna Sarah Barrett knows firsthand. From enrolling in the Office Administration...

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Training the next generation of Fire Prevention professionals at Durham College

The Fire Prevention and Technology program at Durham College (DC), one of only two programs of its kind in Ontario, will celebrate its first graduating...

Students gather for campus engagement activities: at left, a student hosts an information table with flyers and displays; bottom left, a small group sits in a circle during a discussion; and at right, a large group of students pose together in front of a bright red “Debate Day” screen celebrating a college event.
Join a Student Club at DC and find your community

You belong at Durham College (DC), and there’s never been a better time to find your community here. We want you to excel in your...

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Applied learning helps one student find her path in STEM

As Durham College recognizes International Day for Women and Girls in Science on February 11, it celebrates students like Alyssa Miniotas who are building careers...

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Alumni mentorship making a difference for Law Clerk students

When Annandi Diaram started Durham College’s Law Clerk program, she wasn’t sure exactly where her career would take her. What she did know was that...

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Young innovators shine at FIRST LEGO League provincial championships

Durham College’s (DC) Oshawa campus was alive with imagination this past weekend as more than 400 students from Grades 4 to 8 competed in the...

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Launching careers in Ontario’s clean energy sector

The shift to clean energy is one of the most important priorities for communities, economies, and the environment, both globally and across Canada. Nations are...