This is SLC: Our College News

I recently finished my final placement with Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., closing out three years in the  Advertising and Marketing Communications Management (AMC) program. But for me, this experience didn’t start on day one—it started in second year. We were given a task to connect with a professional. I treated it as an opportunity, not an obligation. I reached out to many people, some didn’t respond, others led to short conversations, but one connection stuck. I connected with Kyle C., Community and Relationships Manager at Hayabusa. We had a call, stayed in touch, and continued to check in over time. So, when placement season arrived, I wasn’t starting from scratch; that connection led me to where I am now. 

In the second semester of the User Experience Design (UX) program, students take on a culminating, client-based challenge. This year’s collaboration with the City of Kingston invited them to dive into a complex, real-world issue, pushing them to think deeply about systems, collaboration, and community impact. The City brought forward a timely challenge: while it distributes millions of dollars in grants each year, processes vary widely across departments and community members are not always aware of what grants are available or how to apply for them. The idea of a more integrated, user-friendly grants portal became the foundation for the students’ semester-long work. 

St. Lawrence College is proud to celebrate Computer Programming student Pablo Lopez Sandoval, who earned a bronze medal at the 2026 Skills Ontario Web Design and Development competition. An international student from Mexico, Pablo will graduate this June from the Cornwall campus.

SLC Brockville CICE student Thomas Bowman is celebrating an exciting milestone as his placement experience at 3M has officially turned into a full-time career opportunity. One of the primary goals of the Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE) program is to support students in developing the skills and experience needed to secure entry-level employment, and Thomas’s journey is a strong example of this goal in action.

Reflecting on my 18-year journey with Cornwall SDG Paramedic Services, I am proud of the path that has brought me from a Primary Care Paramedic at the age of 19 to my current role as Commander, a position I assumed in 2025. After graduating from Paramedic at SLC in 2008, I was fortunate to begin my paramedic career immediately—an opportunity that set the foundation for a rewarding and meaningful profession.