Super skills: Durham College students win four medals at Ontario Technological Skills Competition Posted on May 13, 2013 at 10:21 am. Two students to compete at Skills Canada National Competition in June OSHAWA, ON. – Continuing Durham College’s tradition of incredible results at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC), four students proved they have the skills to succeed this week, winning four provincial medals, including two gold, one silver and one bronze, at the 2013 OTSC, which was hosted by Skills Canada – Ontario from May 6 to 8 in Waterloo, Ont. Second-year Mechanical Technician – Mechanical Maintenance and Control student Mitch Tempro took home a gold medal in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright category and Michael Mills, a Level 3 – Advanced Tool and Die apprenticeship program student, won gold in the Precision Machining competition. In addition, Don Reid, a Level 2 – Intermediate Plumber apprenticeship student, won silver in the Plumbing division while third-year Computer Systems Technology student Conner Saunders claimed bronze in the IT & Network Systems Administration category. “I want to congratulate all of the Durham College students who enjoyed incredible success at the annual Skills Ontario competition,” said Don Lovisa, president of Durham College. “It is very impressive to return home with two golds, one silver and one bronze medal and this truly demonstrates the high quality of our students and the teaching and skills offered by the college.” In total, nine students from Durham College took part in the provincial event. As winners in their respective categories, Tempro and Mills will next compete at the 19th annual Skills Canada National Competition, being held in Vancouver, B.C. from Wednesday, June 5 to Saturday, June 8. “I would also like to recognize our faculty members responsible for teaching and guiding these students and leading them to achieving these well-deserved honours,” added Lovisa. “Well done everyone and good luck to Mitch and Michael as they represent Durham College at Skills Canada.” Skills Canada – Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the skilled trades and technologies as viable, first-choice career options to Ontario youth. With the support of partners, it encourages young people to consider a career in the skilled trades and technologies through programs and initiatives such as in-school presentations, qualifying and provincial skills competitions. -30- About Durham College At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2012, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including 9,047 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. A three-phase expansion of the college’s Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 36,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 900 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse – all of which will be open to the general public. In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011. For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000. Media contact: Michelle Roebuck/Allison Rosnak Communications, Marketing and External Relations Durham College 905.721.2000 ext. 2197/ext. 2333 michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca/allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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