Sault College
- Country Canada
- Founded In 1965
- University Type Public
- Phone Number +17057592554
- Email [email protected]
- ZIP Code 443
- Website https://www.saultcollege.ca
- Size of Campus 0
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Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology is a publicly funded college in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It began in 1965 as the Ontario Vocational Centre. Today, Sault College offers full-time and part-time opportunities for students in post-secondary, apprenticeship, adult retraining, continuing education, and contract training program categories. Sault College's full-time and part-time enrollment totals about 4,500 registrants annually.
History
In the fall of 1965, the institution opened its doors as the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Vocational Centre (OVC). Similar vocational schools began in London (now Fanshawe College) and Ottawa (now Algonquin College). In 1967 the Ontario government established a public system of Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology as an evolution of the OVC system. The college was established during the formation of Ontario's college system. Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology were established on May 21, 1965.
Sault Ste. Marie's OVC became the Sault Campus of the newly established Cambrian College, whose main campus was located in Sudbury. A second satellite campus opened in North Bay. Colleges enjoyed immediate public acceptance and support. In fact, Cambrian's enrollment growth was so rapid that within only five years the satellites became independent colleges. The independent Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology emerged in 1973, while Cambrian's campus in North Bay became Canadore College.
Sault College has grown tremendously over the years, adding programs in all disciplines. They now respond to the postsecondary educational needs of more than 4,500 part-time and full-time students each year. Sault College offers education in a number of areas including: Apprenticeship, Aviation, Business, Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE), Community Services, Continuing Education, Culinary and Hospitality, Engineering Technology, General Arts and Science, Health Programs, Information Technology Studies, Justice Studies, Language and Communication, Media and Design, Native Education, Natural Environment and Outdoor Studies, Salon and Spa Services, Skilled Trades, Transportation, and Marine Engine Training Programs.
Sault College often shares resources with Lake Superior State University.
Campus
The Sault College campus is currently undergoing upgrades. The Algoma Public Health Building on campus has been built to in cooperation to serve the community of Sault Ste. Marie while being a comfortable location for students in the Nursing program to learn. Essar Hall, which opened in 2011, acts as the main entrance to Sault College. The state of the art facility was built to encompass the elements of the Northern Ontario location. The building was named after Essar Steel Algoma, which donated $1 million towards the ‘Inspiring Growth’ capital campaign for Sault College.
Opening in September 2013, The Sault College Health and Wellness Centre will serve the students’ needs for healthy active life styles, study space, food and drink, as well as the new home of the Sault College Cougars Athletic Department.
Future projects include the construction of a new residence building for the growing student housing needs and ‘The Common Link’. The Common Link, named after the current president of the college, Dr. Common, will act as a connection between the current campus and the new Health and Wellness Centre.
Enji Maawnjiding
Enji Maawnjiding ("Where we gather") is an Anishinaabe meeting centre located on the campus, a home away from home for local and out of town students. The centre is the focal point of Sault College's Indigenous student population. Used on a day-to-day basis as a student lounge, Enji Maawnjiding also hosts a number of social and cultural events. Located outside Enji Maawnjiding there is a traditional medicine garden, as well as a sacred arbour and sweat lodge.
Student Health & Wellness Centre
The new $12.5 million Student Health & Wellness Centre is a 40,000 square foot facility consisting of:
- Academic labs to enhance student learning
- Fitness rooms to promote student & employee health and wellness
- Meeting space to host the sharing of ideas and information
- New gymnasium to better accommodate varsity sports
- New Student Life Centre
Along with offering a greatly improved fitness and recreation area for students and community members, this project is critical to the curriculum of the college in programs of study such as:
- Police Foundations
- Protection Security and Investigation
- Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physiotherapy Assistant
- Fitness & Health Promotion.
Location
443 Northern Ave E, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4J3, Canada
Programs
All Courses offered
Diploma in Natural Environment Technician - Conservation and Management
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 15757
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredGraduate Certificate in Natural Resource/Environmental Law - Inspection and Enforcement
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16202
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredGraduate Certificate in Network Architecture and Security Analytics
Full Time Canada
Duration
1 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 16202
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant
Full Time Canada
Duration
2 year
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 15469
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredDiploma in Office Administration - Executive
Full Time Canada
Duration
11 month
1st Year Tuition Fees
CAD 22396
Exams Accepted
No Exam RequiredGallery
Accomodation
If you're coming to Sault College from out of town for a program information event or to tour campus, we have some options for your stay while you are in Sault Ste. Marie. In summer, rooms are available for rent in our residence, and we are partnered with three nearby hotels year-round that offer great Sault College rates. Find details below.
On Campus - Ray Lawson Hall
Our Residence Ray Lawson Hall offers discounted summer pricing. Double, single and super-single rooms are available. Linens are also available. Rent includes laundry, cable and high-speed internet.
For more information please email [email protected] or visit the Residence page.
Hotels
Sault College is partnered with a variety of hotels and can offer you great rates for your visit to Sault Ste. Marie for our Aviation Days, Open Houses and other College events. See below for a list of hotels for contact information.
Hotels must be phoned directly to ask for the Sault College rate.
Accomodation Website:
https://www.saultcollege.caPlacement
In this course you will complete 28 hours of placement experience on and off campus and participate in a 1-hour weekly seminar course. This field placement will provide the opportunity for practical application of your knowledge and skills in the fitness and health industry while working under industry professionals. The weekly seminar will provide support for current field placements.
The student will acquire culinary work experience in various areas of the restaurant, resort or hotel environment. This industry experience, combined with post secondary education, continues to be highly valued by employers. The Co-op placement provides a training ground for the students to apply their skill sets developed in the first year of the Culinary Management Program. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of interpersonal, teamwork, technical, and leadership skills as they meet the daily challenges of a dynamic customer-focused environment. The work experience, coupled with the skills and knowledge developed through their coursework, places our graduates in the best possible position to develop a successful management career within the culinary industry.
