ECO Canada is proud to announce that Algonquin College’s Environmental Management and Assessment Graduate Certificate has received accreditation for the term 2024–2031, recognizing the commitment to excellence in environmental education of the program.
Since 1967, dedication to students has been Algonquin College’s guiding principle and is demonstrated through the quality of its programs, its staff, the continual expansion of its facilities, and by forging of strategic partnerships. Since the College was established, every action has ensured that students have access to the education and skills training demanded by the marketplace to launch a rewarding career.
For its part, ECO Canada is committed to supporting students pursuing careers in the environmental sector through a variety of programs and resources such as our Environmental Professional in Training Student Membership, and our Accredited Schools across Canada. With access to a wide network of professionals and job opportunities, we guide students every step of the way, helping them transition from the classroom to impactful roles in the environmental sector.
This timely partnership between Algonquin College and ECO Canada is designed to equip students with in-demand skills and real-world experience through a wide range of education strategies such as:
- Comprehensive Learning: Enriches learners’ understanding of environmental sciences through high-quality, hands-on experiences and personalized learning activities.
- Diverse Disciplines: Students explore key fields, including environmental policy, field techniques, biodiversity and conservation, GIS and environmental map design, and project management.
- Real-World Experience: Provides students with the opportunity to participate in a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term after completing Levels 01 and 02 of the program.
This accreditation highlights ECO Canada’s commitment to fostering the next generation of environmental leaders, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the environmental industry.
For more information about Algonquin College’s Environmental Management and Assessment Graduate Certificate, visit: https://eco.ca/educators/program-accreditation/current-programs/
About ECO Canada
ECO Canada is the steward of the Canadian environmental industry. From job creation and wage funding to training and labour market research – ECO Canada champions the end-to-end career of an environmental professional, aiming to promote and drive responsible, sustainable economic growth within the industry while ensuring that environmental care and best practices are priorities.
ECO Canada works alongside government, policymakers, academia, students, employers, professionals, industry, and international audiences to ensure that Canada is supported as a global leader in innovative workforce solutions and job creation. Over the past 30 years, ECO Canada has forged academic partnerships, tools, and research to train and certify environmental job seekers and help fill the labour market. Today, ECO Canada remains the go-to source in the environmental labour market; with research that provides unmatched statistics and analysis on the industry’s economic and labour trends that identify workforce gaps.
For more information, contact:
Aaron Wilson
VP, Marketing & Sales
ECO Canada
media@eco.ca
