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We are privileged to have received support from hundreds of donors every year. It is our pleasure to highlight some of their stories here.

Durham College expands access to real-world learning for students thanks to transformational gift

Neha Kalarikkal credits her co-op placement for her professional growth and future plans. The Durham College (DC) student, in her third year of human resources, said the experience working in a professional HR setting exposed her to new areas of the field and helped her discover a keen interest in data analysis and allowed her to tailor her learning and job search to this niche.…

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Transformational Gift from Canerector Foundation Enables Durham College to Continue to Lead the Way in Skilled Trades Education

Oshawa, Ont. –  Durham College (DC) is welcoming a transformational $500,000 gift from the Canerector Foundation that will provide scholarships to as many as 100 students enrolled across Durham College’s 13 skilled trades programs each academic year, over the next five years and support the expansion and revitalization of our skilled trades facilities on the Whitby campus. Colleges Ontario forecasts that by 2030, Ontario will…

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Multi-trade Service Provider Supports Skilled Trades Expansion at Durham College

Building on its previous participation in Durham College (DC) initiatives to increase diversity in the skilled trades workforce, Black & McDonald Limited is now helping expand the skilled trades facilities at DC’s Whitby campus. Acutely aware of the shortage of skilled trades talent, this integrated, multi-trade Canadian service provider operating across North America has committed $100,000 to help fund DC’s new Ontario Power Generation Centre…

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DC Alumni Association Donates $300,000 to Building for Skills Campaign

Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce the fundraising campaign for the Whitby Campus Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology has received a significant donation of $300,000 from the Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA). The generous donation will go toward the Building for Skills campaign, which has raised $6 million to date, supporting a 60,000 square foot addition to DC’s Whitby campus.  When completed, the expansion will…

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Carpenters Union Local 397 Contributes $100,000 to DC Skilled Trades Expansion

Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce the fundraising campaign for the Whitby Campus skilled trades and professions expansion has received a significant donation of $100,000 from the Carpenters Union Local 397. The generous donation will go toward the Building for Skills campaign, which has raised $4.4 million to date, supporting a 60,000 square foot addition to DC’s Whitby campus.  When completed, the expansion will…

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Design-Build Contractor Secures Support for New Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology at Durham College

Durham College (DC) is pleased to recognize and thank Ball Construction for its generous donation in support of the college’s Phase IV Whitby campus expansion initiative. As design-build contractor for DC’s new Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT), Ball Construction went above and beyond building the new facility. “This was a special opportunity for us,” said Jason Ball, president, Ball Construction. “It isn’t every…

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Developer Supports Expansion of Skills Training Centre at Durham College

Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce the Phase IV Whitby campus expansion initiative has received a very generous donation of $100,000 from Brookfield Residential. After touring DC’s existing and new skilled trades training facilities, leading North America-wide new home builder, Brookfield Residential immediately saw the value of the project. The 60,300-square-foot addition will allow 750 more apprentices and students to study construction and industrial…

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