This is SLC: Our College News

St. Lawrence College's Kingston campus celebrated the inaugural graduation of its WeldHer program last Thursday, January 30. The initiative, which launched in October, saw an impressive 90% completion rate, with nine out of ten enrolled women successfully finishing the program.  The WeldHer program, developed in partnership with KEYS in Kingston, represents a groundbreaking effort to increase female representation in the welding industry. The comprehensive curriculum equips participants with essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for both traditional career paths and entrepreneurial ventures in the trade.

The Kingston Canadian Film Festival (KCFF) and St. Lawrence College (SLC) have revived its longstanding partnership with SLC's Graphic Design program, resulting in striking new, student-designed artwork for its milestone 25th anniversary celebration.   The project was integrated into a third-year Graphic Design class as part of a "Design Your Community" initiative, where each student developed potential solutions for the festival's visual identity, demonstrating how SLC provides students with real-world client experiences.

With his debut documentary, Spray the Change, emerging filmmaker and St. Lawrence College student Juan Velasco focuses on Kingston's art scene, telling the powerful story of local artist Hill Werth. The project began as a chance encounter on Kingston's nighttime streets and evolved into a compelling story about art, advocacy, and community change.  Juan's documentary filmmaking journey started with his acceptance into Kingston Canadian Film Festival's DOC Factory program with a portfolio featuring work he created while studying in SLC’s Music and Digital Media program.  

Finding safe and affordable housing is one of the most pressing challenges international students face when transitioning to life in a new country. For many, navigating this process can feel overwhelming. One international student recently shared how two key resources proved invaluable in making his housing journey much smoother. 

February is Black History and Futures Month in Canada - join us this month as we celebrate Black identities, achievements, and communities, and share in the journey of continued learning. Black History and Futures Month is a time to not only reflect and continue our learning as it relates to Black history in Canada and around the world, it is also a time to engage with the excellence, entrepreneurism, and cultural impact of Black folks in the world.