This is SLC: Our College News

Two fourth-year students from the Honours Bachelor of Behavioural Psychology (BPSYC) program proudly represented their program this November at the annual Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis (ONTABA) Conference. The ONTABA Conference is the largest professional gathering for behaviour analysts in Ontario, bringing together clinicians, researchers, educators, and students to share evidence-based practices and emerging research in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). The event features workshops, keynote presentations, and a competitive poster session that highlights innovative work happening across the province. 

Our June 2025 convocation marked a proud moment for St. Lawrence College—the graduation of the first cohort of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours (BScN) degree program. This achievement represents years of dedication from students, faculty, and staff.  In Canada, BScN graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), a mandatory entry-to-practice exam required by all provincial regulatory bodies. SLC graduates have consistently surpassed both national and provincial pass rates, and this year was no exception. 

At St. Lawrence College, the Health Care Administration (HCA) program has long been a launchpad for internationally educated professionals seeking meaningful careers in Canada’s healthcare system. But with students arriving from a wide range of professional backgrounds—from dentistry and nursing to pharmacy, optometry, and public health—the question often arises: What exactly does an HCA graduate do? 

Did you know that you can still go to college even if you don’t have a high school diploma? Career/College Prep in SLC gives everyone the opportunity to get back on track and to pursue a career that they want. This program is designed to help those who did not complete high school to catch up on missing admission requirements so they can go to college. This also helps those who want to upgrade their skills and knowledge for future employment. 

On November 11, the Professional Services and Innovation team, in collaboration with Applied Science and Computing team hosted an inspiring employment panel that connected students with experts from diverse industries—including finance, film production, media, and the not-for-profit sector.  Organized and moderated by Jason Brown, faculty and Program Coordinator for Business Marketing program, the event gave students a rare opportunity to hear firsthand about career journeys, emerging employment trends, and the transformative role of AI in hiring and the future of work.