Conestoga College Alumni

Convocation season is almost here! 🎓🤩

Soon, the Class of 2026 will officially join the community — a network of graduates making an impact across industries and communities around the world.

Congratulations to Jessica Gemmell and Aislinn Clancy on being recognized with a 2026 K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year Award.

Jessica is a double graduate of Conestoga’s Trades & Apprenticeship programs, and Aislinn is a graduate of the Child, Youth and Trauma Treatment program.

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate achievements across our alumni community.

Two from the Mobile Solutions Development program and Conestoga's Venture Lab are making their mark in the gaming industry.

After their time at Conestoga, they launched Dark Lizard Games, an independent gaming studio, and are now seeing exciting momentum with their first title, Decklings. The game’s demo was recently reviewed by a top content creator, with the video gaining more than 22,000 views in a short time.

Their journey is a great example of how Conestoga programs can help turn ideas into real entrepreneurial success.

Learn more about Decklings and Dark Lizard Games: https://impress.games/press-kit/dark-lizard-games/decklings

Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective

: Conestoga students earned 15 medals at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition, including six gold, three silver and six bronze across skilled trades and technology categories.

Conestoga was also named recipient of the College Award of Distinction, recognizing the institution with the highest overall competitor achievement at the competition.

Following their success at Skills Ontario, Conestoga students went on to earn four medals at the Skills Canada National Competition in Toronto, including gold in Precision Machining, silver in Bricklaying and Electrical Installations, and bronze in Automobile Technology.

Congratulations to all competitors and medalists!

Read more about Skills Ontario: https://ow.ly/mJco50Z9sxy

Read more about Skills Canada: https://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/news/2026/06/conestoga_students_win_four_me.php

Calling all and families!

Our affinity partner, belairdirect, has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering 50 scholarships of $1,000 each to eligible students.

Whether you have a child preparing for post-secondary education or know a student who could benefit, this is a wonderful opportunity to share.

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026

Learn more: https://ow.ly/cuT850Z9sjT

Alumna, are you interested in trying welding in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment?

Conestoga’s WOWW - Women Only Welding Workshop is an introductory, hands-on workshop designed for women who want to explore the art of welding. No previous experience is required.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cambridge - Fountain Street campus

Participants will learn through both practical and theoretical components and create a small take-home project.

Register: https://ow.ly/SiOQ50Z7gIO

: Conestoga students are putting innovation, creativity and hands-on learning into action.

At the 2026 Tech Showcase, final-year student projects from 20 programs across the schools of Engineering & Technology and Applied Computer Science & Information Technology were presented to industry representatives as part of the selection process for Conestoga’s MasterCraft Award.

Projects on display highlighted the skill and talent of the next generation of graduates, from advanced technology solutions to creative design and applied problem-solving.

Congratulations to all students who participated and to this year’s MasterCraft Award recipients.

Read more:https://ow.ly/y1P050Z7gF6

, do you have a tech startup idea but aren't sure where to start?

Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC) is hosting Groundwork: A 10-Day Startup Challenge through Venture Lab for Tech from June 1–10.

Open to alumni, the free program includes workshops, mentorship, market validation, and building a low-fidelity proof of concept for an early-stage tech idea.

📍 Waterloo Campus + Virtual
📅 June 1–10, 2026
💡 Free to participate

Groundwork is one of the entrepreneurship resources available through the CEC, which supports students and alumni interested in innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship.

Register here: https://ow.ly/uBij50YVzqX

, did you know that Conestoga is hosting a variety of information sessions this May? 🎓📜

Whether you’re thinking about coming back to build on your credentials or know someone who’s exploring their next step, these sessions are a great way to learn more.

This May, the college is hosting virtual information sessions for a range of schools and programs, including:
• School of Business (all programs)
• Pre-Apprenticeship General Machinist
• School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts (all programs)
• Animal Care program
…and more!

Interested in returning to Conestoga or know someone who might be a great fit? Learn more and register for an upcoming session:
https://blogs1.conestogac.on.ca/events/2026/05/

: Conestoga’s Pet Grooming students are putting their training into practice through partnerships with local shelters and service organizations.

By working with a variety of animals, students develop technical grooming skills alongside critical experience in animal behaviour, handling, and care, key components of success in the field.

These hands-on opportunities continue to strengthen the program’s focus on applied learning and community impact.

Read more: https://ow.ly/9AA250YR4VJ