At Durham College (DC), everything we do is to prepare our students to be career-ready graduates. With dynamic hands-on learning, innovative programs led by industry experts, access to well-being and academic supports and an inviting campus community, DC students are thriving and reaching their goals. DC students will cross the Convocation stage to receive their credentials and get ready to start their next chapter. Meet some of the graduates from the Class of 2023 who are leading the way. Liv Domik, Culinary Management Class of 2023 “I love to be creative with food and I think an environment like that would be my perfect place.” Meet Liv Melanie Gimoto, Cybersecurity Class of 2023 “Foster a love for learning and you'll experience continuous growth. That’s essential for achieving success in any field where continual learning is of utmost importance, especially in the cybersecurity landscape.” Meet Melanie Kathryn Fullerton, Electrical Techniques Class of 2023 “It really helped knowing that my professors who have such vast experience in the field believed in me. They helped me believe in myself.” Meet Kathryn Alexis Joyce and Khala Sutherland, Child and Youth Care Class of 2023 Child and Youth Care graduates Alexis Joyce and Khala Sutherland are already making a difference in the lives of children and their families. Meet Alexis and Khala Ajurenmisan Emiko, Social Service Worker Class of 2023 "The past two years have been an incredible learning experience. I've gained valuable knowledge and insights into the world of social work.” Meet Ajurenmisan Yash Sawant, Artificial Intelligence Analysis, Design and Implementation Class of 2023 “This program gave me a lot of new skills. It filled in gaps in my knowledge and made me realize I didn’t know certain things that I thought I knew.” MEET YASH Danita Algar, Carpentry – Building Construction Technician Class of 2023 “DC saved my life. It was there for my son and he loved it, and after completing the program on his behalf, I found out why. I started doing it for Ben, but it became something for me, too.” Meet Danita Zoe Straw, Computer Programming and Analysis Class of 2023 “DC helped me turn my passion for video games into a career path – I feel confident and excited for this next chapter!” MEET ZOE Rejoy James, Supply Chain Management – Global Class of 2023 “Thanks to my professors, the course material and career development actually helped me land my first job, even before I finished my final classes and exams.” MEET Rejoy Natalie Cox, Horticulture – Food and Farming Class of 2023 “My programs have made me the best horticulturist I could ever imagine myself to be. I’ve learned that you can be passionate about something and earn a living doing it.” MEET Natalie Kristen Gainforth, 9-1-1 Emergency and Call Centre Communications Class of 2023 "Without my professors and their real-life experience, I don’t think I’d understand the job as much." MEET Kristin Shavine Johnson, Police Foundations Class of 2023 “I’m better off now than I was before. I’ve learned quite a bit during my time here at DC that will prepare me. We have some awesome professors that help you.” MEET SHAVINE Are you a student who has a DC story to share? We'd love to hear from you DO YOU WANT TOBE CAREER-READY? Explore Our programs