Georgian College’s Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre (HBEC) and the County of Simcoe launched a new series of workshops and networking events focused on guiding community newcomers throughout their entrepreneurial journey. The Start Now series, funded by the County of Simcoe, includes a collection of workshop and networking events on topics specific to business owners who are new to Canada. Read more

Don Komarechka Live!

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began more than six months ago, Georgian alumnus Don Komarechka (class of 2009) has been supporting Ukrainian refugee centers in Bulgaria, helping Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee from their homes. On Nov. 24, Don will return to Georgian to talk about his experiences over the past six months and will provide a frontline glimpse into the struggles that Ukrainian refugees face.

Don Komarechka is a nature, macro and landscape photographer, book author and instructor. His work pushes against the technical limitations of camera equipment and physical limitations of light itself, and has been featured in projects around the world, including with the Royal Canadian Mint and The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, and through projects with the BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic. He’s been published in The Canadian Journal of Physics and The Canadian Journal of Microbiology. Don was nominated by Georgian for a Colleges Ontario Premier’s Award in 2022 for his work in the Creative Arts and Design category. The awards will be presented at a special celebration on Nov. 28 in Toronto.

Join fellow alumni and community leaders this GivingTuesday as we help to give hope back to students in need.

On Nov. 29, your contribution will support students through the Grizzlies Give Back Alumni Fund, putting hope directly into the hands of those who need it. Every gift will have an immediate impact and could be a lifeline for students experiencing financial challenges or food insecurity.

Double your impact! This GivingTuesday, your gift will be matched by Johnson Insurance. That means for every dollar you invest in our students, Johnson will make a matching donation up to $5,000 to help those students at Georgian who need just a bit more help this year.

Our students are counting on you.

The Continuing Education and Corporate Training department at Georgian is focused on meeting community and industry needs by developing and delivering high quality continuing education and corporate training courses and programs.

In Continuing Education, we focus on professional development courses designed to enhance career success, and also offer some personal interest courses designed to help people develop a hobby or personal skill set.

Learn how to enhance your career on your own terms. We offer flexible educational pathways for everyone, no matter your learning style, age, industry or current skill level. Check out the Continuing Education guide.

This is an opportunity for you to have your questions answered, get some extra help with your job search, résumés, second career and apprenticeship information, and review Employment Ontario services. Click on a workshop to see a complete description.

Check out their Virtual Resource Centre for more tips and tools for your job search!

Powerhouse vocals, fresh, one-of-a-kind lyrics and an attitude of determination and tenacity — there’s a lot to be excited about with Dayna Reid. From Elmvale, Dayna recently signed with Open Road Recordings and RGK Entertainment Group. Dayna had the opportunity to debut her new music at Country Music Week in Calgary, Alta. Read more

Bobby J. Rigby beat 63 competitors to win first place for the Ontario title of Canfitpro Natural Body builder in the under 23 years category. He also won first place in the overall competition. Read more

Ryan Sobkovich is an accomplished artist. Scouted and nurtured from a young age, Sobkovich has been professionally exhibiting in galleries since he was 16. Aware of the importance of education, he took the time to advance his education and graduated from the School of Design and Visual Arts in 2016. Read more

Luke says becoming an Orillia city councillor is “surreal.” “I am very happy to represent the city that I love.” Read more

Jeff, the youngest candidate in the Orillia election field, said he feels proud that Ward 3 citizens chose to believe in him at the ballot box. Jeff is also a Georgian Alumni Association Executive Council member. Read more

Kathy was the top candidate for council, receiving the most votes of any candidate and is inspired for the next four years. Read more

Nigussie may have made history as possibly the first Black man elected to Barrie city council, but he is more focused on the job ahead and says he can’t wait to serve his community. Read more

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Whether you are a beginner or expert with an interest in VR l vr_Hack is a two-day event you really will not want to miss!

Our two-day event series will begin on Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. at the ABSC Event Space at the Barrie Campus, with some delicious food, followed by a keynote speaker (will be announced) to give an overview of what will be happening!

The Georgian College Alumni Association was pleased to welcome nearly 2,000 students into the association this past month. Convocation ceremonies were hosted at the Sadlon Arena on Oct. 25 and featured a special address by Georgian alumna Jocelyn Leworthy (class of 2015). Watch past ceremonies on Georgian’s YouTube channel and visit the Georgian Alumni Network to check out photos from the event.

The Georgian College Alumni Association is proud to partner with more than 50 brands to provide association members with valuable discounts and benefits across Canada and around the world.

Register your profile in the Georgian Alumni Network to access the promotional and discount codes from these partners and so many more.

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