Industry Partnership Officers (IPOs)
Looking to connect your business or organization with training opportunities, applied research expertise and the next generation of talent at Loyalist? Take the first step by reaching out to our IPOs.
Brian Pennell – Applied Sciences, Skills and Technology
Contact: bpennell@loyalistcollege.com
Laurie Caouette – Business and Creative Industries
Contact: lcaouette@loyalistcollege.com
Nadia Guerrera – Health, Human and Justice Studies
Contact: nguerrera@loyalistcollege.com
Corporate Training
With a focus in workplace learning and performance, Loyalist College offers tailored training solutions in areas such as small business marketing, corporate leadership and specialized skill development. Recognizing that each business is unique, programs are customized to meet your needs, with the option to conduct sessions directly at your workplace.
Applied Research and Innovation Office
The Applied Research and Innovation Office (ARIO) at Loyalist College connects industry, faculty, researchers, and students through dynamic applied research projects. Home to the Centre for Natural Products (CNP) and the Centre for Healthy Communities (CFHC), ARIO helps its partners solve pressing challenges and foster social innovation.
Work Integrated Learning
At Loyalist, we connect students with hands-on learning opportunities through partnerships with employers like you. Work Integrated Learning (WIL) integrates academic studies with practical experiences, benefiting both students and host organizations. WIL students bring fresh perspectives and can contribute to a variety of tasks, offering you access to a motivated talent pool.
Career Services
Recruit top talent by connecting with Loyalist College Career Services. Industry professionals can post job opportunities and connect with Loyalist’s pool of skilled students and alumni. Leverage our resources to recruit candidates who are well-prepared and equipped with the latest industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
Program Advisory Committees
Program Advisory Committees (PACs) offer industry perspective to guide the College in shaping its academic programs. PAC members collaborate with other local employers, professional organizations, educational institutions, social and government agencies, as well as students and recent graduates, to provide valuable insights that keep our curriculum up-to-date and responsive to evolving industry trends. Learn more and get involved.
Success stories
July 1, 2023
Students Mobilize Technology for Good
Loyalist College students leverage advanced technology to create 3D-printed parts for Quinte Health’s hospital equipment.
January 25, 2024
Loyalist College Research Partners with Snack Food Icon Hawkins Cheezies
When pandemic-era supply chain issues prompted Hawkins to start pursuing a new packaging supplier, the iconic Canadian company tapped researchers from Loyalist’s Centre for Natural Products to investigate product stability and microbial testing as the company explores new packaging options.
February 29, 2024
Loyalist College receives strong KPI Results with 100% Employer Satisfaction Rate
According to annual KPI results released by Colleges Ontario, Loyalist excelled in employer satisfaction, boasting a 100 percent employer satisfaction rate, well above the provincial average at 91.8 percent.