DC Blog Archives

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Building a career in the construction industry

Graduate Spotlight: Reagan Francis-Newman Reagan Francis-Newman is about to become a two-time Durham College (DC) graduate. After completing the Civil Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma in...

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Hands-on learning makes all the difference for Communicative Disorders Assistant graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Adrianna Frucci Adrianna Frucci is passionate about helping people communicate. With her sights set on a career as a speech language pathologist, she...

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Taking risks, embracing creativity and building a future in Canada

Graduate spotlight: Diana Santos When Diana Santos left Nigeria to pursue post-secondary education in Canada, they were already a published artist, having illustrated a number...

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General Arts & Science: a solid foundation for graduate’s future learning

Graduate Spotlight: Patrick Steen Patrick Steen is confident that his experience in General Arts & Science at Durham College (DC) will serve him well as...

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Launching into a career in fire prevention

Graduate Spotlight: Danica Burg It’s fair to say that Danica Burg has made the most of her Durham College (DC) experience. She excelled in the...

A smiling culinary student in a chef’s uniform, apron, and glasses stands with arms crossed in front of a leafy green wall.

Finding the recipe for success at Durham College

Graduate Spotlight: Yanni Paran While Yanni Paran was immersing herself in the Culinary Management program at Durham College (DC), the international student was also adapting...

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Building the foundation of a career in the trades

Graduate Spotlight: Joseph Dooher For Joseph Dooher, a career in the trades is a family matter. His father runs his own handyman business, and Joseph’s...

Supporting people is a passion for Human Resources graduate

Graduate Spotlight: Arial Maisonneuve Arial Maisonneuve’s educational journey hasn’t followed a straight line. After taking time off after high school, she enrolled in a spa...

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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...

Turning curiosity into career-ready skills in biotechnology

Biotechnology plays a role in many parts of everyday life. From bread, beer, and yogurt to biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and medical diagnostics, the field brings science...