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To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and 10 years of empowering women through Georgian’s WOMEN’S inTUITION awards and scholarships program, Maria Artuso (class of 2001), talked with us about the impact female students and alumni can have in the workplace.
When Markie Tuckett, an alumna of Georgian’s Interior Decorating diploma program (class of 2013), left her job as principal designer at a kitchen and bath design company to start her own business, she did so without capital, credit, clients or contacts.
Kristina Burns has built a career driven by a passion for science, animals and a dedication to the human-animal bond that continues to inspire her work. Now the associate dean of Health, Wellness and Sciences at Georgian, Kristina reflects fondly on her student years in the program.
For those approaching retirement, it’s a time to reflect on careers and plan how to spend their newfound downtime – but not for Holly Martin (class of 2014). At the age of 59, she boldly decided to leave a lucrative career to follow her passion for helping vulnerable people.
For Andrew Ojamae, the mentorship, job-ready skills and forward-thinking approach he gained through his program at Georgian laid a foundation for the growth and adaptability that has helped him succeed.
Lisa is at the helm of Simcoe County’s premier industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) and multi-residential general contractor. She says Georgian’s hands-on approach helped her grow the business, significantly increase revenue, and diversify the firm’s business to include mid-to-high-rise construction and large-scale industrial projects.
For Zein Dhanidina, the experience of immigrant and refugee women coming to Canada is something she holds close to her heart.
While most stories we read are printed on paper or displayed on a screen, Solomon King, a Georgian Cabinetmaking Techniques alumnus (class of 2018) and Saugeen Ojibway Nation artist and craftsman, takes a different approach using wood, stone and even glass to convey his compelling narratives. Carvings, sculptures and other […]
Meet Brad Bowden, two-time Georgian alumnus, medal-winning Paralympic athlete, and recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.
The COVID-19 pandemic is only one reason Freda Figueira will never forget the past year. She graduated from Practical Nursing at Georgian’s Owen Sound Campus, passed her licensing exam, and had a baby. Then in March, just as the pandemic was escalating, Freda began her first full-time nursing position in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a challenging and unique environment for postsecondary students in Ontario who’ve had to navigate uncharted waters of social isolation, financial pressure and the move to remote program and service delivery. Recognizing this, Georgian has developed a new $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary that will help to […]
The newest member of Georgian’s Alumni Association Executive Council is a recognized changemaker and award-winning global citizen. Maria Artuso, a graduate of both Georgian’s Business Administration – General diploma program and Human Resource Management graduate certificate, is recipient of the 2019 RBC Global Citizen award. The RBC Global Citizen Award […]