College News and Events

College Employer Council: Part-Time Support Staff Bargaining Updates

Collective bargaining is a key part of labour negotiations. The process of negotiating an agreement that works for the Colleges, its people and unions can be complex and take time. Tthe Collective Bargaining negotiations phase has begun and is scheduled to last several months. Visit https://cecbargaining.ca/ for news and updates on current Part Time Support Staff collective agreement bargaining.

Fostering innovation and clean-tech to develop new products, services and processes

Businesses, entrepreneurs and post-secondary students in Sault Ste. Marie and globally will benefit from access to advanced equipment to develop innovative products and services thanks to a $1 million investment from the Government of Canada. The FedNor funding will be used to purchase and install state-of-the-art equipment for Sault College’s Institute for Environment, Education and Entrepreneurship (iE3)... more.

Sault College Forestry Students Support Tree Planting Project with Garden River First Nation

As part of a tree planting project with Garden River First Nation, first and second year Sault College Forestry students planted seeds for the future in an effort to improve sustainability of our forests and communities. Under the guidance of Professors Laurie Thompson and Bob Knudsen, students participated in various aspects of the project culminating with tree planting earlier this month at the Ceremonial Grounds and a harvested site in Garden River First Nation... more.

Collaborative Applied Research Project Supports Local Business

Last week, guests in the Sault College Robotics Lab were bowled-over by a demonstration of an exciting collaborative applied research project between Sault College and Soo Mill. The overall goal of the project was to develop and test a robotic lumber sorting and placing application in Sault College’s Robotics Lab, which would simulate how the automated process would integrate with and function within Soo Mill’s existing truss plant on Sackville Rd. in Sault Ste. Marie... more.

Visit us at our Open House and Find Your Amazing: Two Convenient Times to Visit Us

Get ready for how amazing you are going to be and join us for our annual fall Open House! Taking place on two convenient days and times to meet the needs of our guests, the Open House is happening on Thursday, October 11 from 6 – 8 p.m. and Friday, October 12 from 9 – 11 a.m. in the Health and Wellness Centre... more.