Alumni

Alumni of Northern College

Information for Alumni

When you graduate from Northern College you join a community of over 40,000 alumni and benefit from the many perks, discounts, benefits and opportunities made possible from the Alumni Association.

Join Alumni Perks to take advantage of perks, see news and job opportunities, and stay connected. Be sure to opt-in to receive emails from the Alumni Association to be the first to know about exclusive offers and events.

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Being a Northern College Alumni has its perks.

The Northern College Alumni Perks program is available exclusively to our alumni!

This platform gives alumni access to perks, contests, and exclusive content, just for being a Northern College Alumni.

  • Take advantage of perks & discounts
  • Find and post job opportunities
  • Browse alumni-owned businesses and list your own
  • Share your story and connect with your fellow Northern College alumni

The best part is that it allows our Alumni Association members to stay connected and celebrate our success.

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Take Advantage of Alumni Perks Discounts

By joining the Alumni Perks platform you’ll gain access to exclusive discounts and special offers.

Take advantage of these perks and more from Chef’s Plate, Hello Fresh, Suzy Shier, RW&CO, CAA Telus, Bell, and many other great offers.

Northern College Grads throwing their hats in the air outside

More Benefits of Being an Alumni

Whether you are a new graduate or well into your career, you may need support and career guidance. As a graduate of Northern College, you can access Northern College Career and Employment Supports.

Book an appointment with a consultant to discuss your needs and be on your way to a very successful and prosperous career.

Highlight your achievement in a prestigious, polished gold-coloured or wooden frame, emblazoned with the official college logo.

Order frames by visiting the Bookstore.

As an alumnus, you qualify for reduced rates on fitness memberships at specific campuses facilities.

For registered alumni members dedicated to life-long learning, we are pleased to offer the use of the Learning Resource Centres. The availability may vary at each campus and membership card is required.

The Alumni Association hosts a variety of events ranging from including fundraisers, professional development and networking opportunities, Career Fair, and more.

See all upcoming Events on Alumni Perks.

Celebrating Our Alumni Successes

As a Northern College alum, you join the ranks of many proud, successful and supportive alumni who have come through our doors.

Share your story and see what other Northern College alumni have accomplished on the Spotlight and Alumni-Owned pages of the Alumni Perks platform.

If you know a deserving Northern College graduate, who gives back to the community and is what you consider a success story, nominate them for a Premier’s Award.

Lynne Innes

2024 Premier’s Awards Recipient in Health Sciences category

President and CEO, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA)
Nursing, 2002

Lynne Innes is a trailblazer, breaking barriers as the first female and youngest Indigenous leader of a multi-site health authority in Ontario. Throughout her career, she has worked to improve access to care, enhance healthcare services and ensure that First Nations people receive care close to home.

Innes’ efforts have led to meaningful improvements in service delivery along the James and Hudson Bay coast. Balancing professional responsibilities with family life, she embodies matriarchal strength, navigating career demands while honouring her cultural roots.

Lynne Innes receiving 2024 Premier's Award presented my Northern College president Mitch Dumas

Christina Kioke

2023 Premier’s Award Recipeint in the Recent Graduate category

Program Manager – Omushkego Six Seasons Youth Program, Mushkegowuk Council
Social Service Worker, 2022

Christina is an Attawapiskat First Nation member, social service worker, advocate for those facing social injustice and inequity, and a former foster parent. Christina is a strong, proud, and resilient Cree woman, striving to create positive societal change for the communities she serves.

As a manager, Christina launched the Six Seasons Youth Program. It provides Indigenous youth with a culturally safe space to develop and maintain their sense of identity and belonging, thus decreasing the risk of suicide.

Premier Awards at Northern College

Jeff Molyneaux

2024 Premier’s Awards Nominee in Science, Technology and Engineering category

Executive Director and CEO, Materials Joining Innovation Centre (MaJIC)
Welding Engineering Technician – Inspection, 1999
Welding Engineering Technology, 2000

Jeff Molyneaux is a leader in welding and engineering. His groundbreaking work includes creating electro-mechanical oil pumps for vehicle engines and designing cutter bits for the mining industry. Molyneaux nurtures STEM talent at Northern College and serves on various boards.

His research initiatives at MaJIC drive advancements in multiple sectors, cementing Canada’s leadership in welding. His hands-on college education laid the foundation for his visionary leadership and pioneering contributions to science, technology and engineering.

Vanessa Genier

2024 Premier’s Awards Nominee in the Business category

Founder and CEO, Quilts For Survivors
Business Administration and Human Resources, 2011

Vanessa Genier, an Indigenous mother of five from Missanabie Cree First Nation, pursued her education as a single parent and transformed personal tragedy into a nationwide initiative. Moved by the discovery of 215 buried Indigenous children at the Kamloops Residential School, Genier began a project to craft quilt blocks for each child found.

Under her leadership, the effort evolved into a non-profit organization, distributing 5,000 quilts, employing Indigenous staff and engaging global volunteers. Genier’s dedication to justice and reconciliation shines through, raising awareness of truths and fostering Indigenous healing. Her story exemplifies the power of driving meaningful change.

Northern College Alumni Vanessa Genier and team at grand opening of Quilts for Survivors

Ariel Dougan

2024 Premier’s Awards Nominee in the Recent Graduate Cctegory

Self-Employed, Golden Girls Grooming
Animal Grooming, 2023

Ariel Dougan exemplifies resilience and determination. Facing challenges associated with special needs, including short and long-term memory deficits, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and epilepsy, Dougan accomplished big dreams by successfully graduating from the animal grooming program.

She purchased a mobile grooming unit, allowing her to deliver grooming and care for golden retrievers in remote areas. Her college education provided grooming skills and a passion for animal care, demonstrating resilience and determination despite life’s challenges.

The Premier’s Awards honour the important social and economic contributions that college graduates make to Ontario and throughout the world. The awards were launched in 1992 and are administered by Colleges Ontario.

Presented annually, the Premier’s Awards recognize graduates in the following seven categories – Apprenticeship, Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate and Technology.

Nominate someone for a Premier’s Award by emailing externalrelations@northern.on.ca.

Life Beyond Northern

Job Opportunities and Career Connections

As a Northern College alum, you’ll benefit from our employer network to find job opportunities and be able to attend our annual Spring Career Fair.

 A couple of years ago, I attended the career fair at Northern College to scope out some options for my future. I didn’t expect to make so many connections and land a lifelong career in government administration, but that’s exactly what happened! Thank you Northern College for helping myself and other graduates find their path to success!

Deanna Van Bommel,
Proud Graduate, Business Administration 2017

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If you require a copy of your diploma or transcript, you can request yours through your Student Portal account.

 

Pursuing further education

Explore our Continuing Education opportunities and micro-credentials to increase your skills and education in your field.

Northern College graduates can also take advantage of our many pathway opportunities, memorandums of understanding (MOU’s), and articulation agreements with other college and universities to keep learning and growing in your career.

Contact

Nicole Gingras
Development Officer
External Relations, Alumni & Foundation
705-235-3211 ext. 7210
gingrasn@northern.on.ca

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