Source: Guyana Chronicle. Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton (right) and CEO of BIT Richard Maughn during the meeting with George Brown College Representatives March 15, 2024 MINISTER of Labour Joseph Hamilton, and Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) Richard Maughn on Thursday met with representatives of George Brown College (GBC) from … Continue reading Guyanese to benefit from more training opportunities…as Labour Ministry, BIT, George Brown College explore avenues for partnership
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Source: George Brown College News February 16, 2024 While he's on top of the world now as a Canadian business leader, Dragon's Den investor, change-maker and best-selling author, Wes Hall overcame serious obstacles to get where he is today. As part of George Brown College's (GBC) Black Futures Month celebrations, Hall reflected on his life during a fireside chat … Continue reading WES HALL INSPIRES GBC AUDIENCE OF STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES AND ALUMNI WITH HIS STORY OF PERSONAL TRIUMPH
Black History Month in Canada is a time of reflection, celebration, and recognition of the contributions that people of African and Caribbean descent have made to the nation’s cultural, economic, political, and social fabric. In 1995, after a motion by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, Jean Augustine, the House of Commons officially … Continue reading Black History Month in Canada
In his nomination for the prestigious award, Dr. Fearon was recognized as a leader in providing transformative education opportunities to benefit academia, and is commended for his vision in equity, inclusion and community empowerment which has influenced significant positive change across Ontario. Niagara Health Board Press Release, January 3, 2024 Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of … Continue reading January 3, 2024…Dr. Gervan Fearon appointed to the Order of Ontario
October 20, 2023 George Brown College (GBC) hosted the leaders of Canada and Barbados, among other dignitaries and guests, for a town hall event exploring Canadian-Caribbean relations and how to build a healthier and more prosperous world. The significant economic, environmental, social and cultural ties make dialogue between Canada and the Caribbean region a priority … Continue reading October 21… GBC HOSTS PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU AND PRIME MINISTER OF BARBADOS MIA MOTTLEY FOR A TOWN HALL EVENT
Last evening George Brown College students had an opportunity to take part in a conversation about Canada-Caribbean International Relations with Prime Ministers Mia Mottley and Justin Trudeau. View the discussion here. https://twitter.com/GBCollege/status/1715177499921887510 https://twitter.com/GBCollege/status/1715146976264638675 https://twitter.com/msrgriffith/status/1715138773443371453 https://twitter.com/GBCollege/status/1715138930389999980
The Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and George Brown College (GBC), one of Canada’s leading experiential learning institutions, are launching the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Technician Certificate Programme for manufacturing companies in Guyana. The Government of Guyana, through GOAL, will manage the programme. PLC training is crucial for industrial automation, helping to enhance efficiency and reduce … Continue reading September 14, 2023… GOAL and George Brown College partner to launch PLC Programme for manufacturing sector in Guyana
August 1, 2023August 1 is a significant day as it marks Emancipation Day, commemorating the abolition of enslavement for Africans, their descendants, and Indigenous Peoples in the British colonies (including Canada and the Caribbean) back in 1834. We encourage the George Brown College community to learn about and reflect on the importance of this Canadian … Continue reading August 1, 2023… George Brown Colleges marks Emancipation Day
July 29, 2022As the sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean fill the city for the return of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, we’re celebrating our international partnerships in the region. Jamaica tourism MOU signingOur students and faculty benefit from the strong partnerships we’ve developed in the Caribbean and there’s no end in sight to the … Continue reading July 29, 2023… How George Brown College’s Partnerships in the Caribbean benefit students, communities and industries
March 25, 2022George Brown College is the first Canadian partner of a Jamaica-based global tourism think tank that focuses on building resilience in the industry in response to disruptions such as the pandemic, climate change and other world events. George Brown President Dr. Gervan Fearon and Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett signed a memorandum of … Continue reading March 25, 2022… George Brown becomes first Canadian partner of Global Tourism Think Tank, opening new opportunities for students