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G eorgian College is number one in graduate employment among all 22 English-language Ontario colleges for 2015-2016. A total of 87.8 per cent of Georgian graduates found work within six months of graduation. This is well above the average of all Ontario colleges, which is 83.6 per cent. The numbers are contained in Key Performance Indicators (KPI) results released last April by the Ontario Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. "Preparing graduates for meaningful employment is the most important thing we do," says Georgian College President and CEO MaryLynn West-Moynes. "Graduates leave Georgian with networks, hard skills, work experience and strong resumés that give them an unrivaled advantage in launching their careers." Georgian offers more than 125 practical and innovative programs whose faculty members are in close touch with industry leaders to ensure program content is relevant to the changing needs of employers. Meanwhile, research shows that Georgian is also number one in terms of co-op education among Ontario colleges. A pioneer in co-op programs in the province, Georgian continues as a leader in the field. Georgian offers the most programs with paid co-op work terms in the Ontario college system (most recent figures from 2012-2014). Georgian also has the most students registered in co-op programs and the highest percentage of programs with co-op opportunities. "In total, 6,200 employers partner with Georgian to offer student work experiences, including co-op, internship, placement and field experience," says West- Moynes. "We work together with employers to provide graduates with the skills and experience to meet their needs. This partnership is reflected in our strong graduate employment rate." Lake Simcoe Regional Airport has been hiring co-op students and Aviation Management graduates for years. Chris Drumm, Operations Manager for Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, said Georgian and its Aviation Management program are perfect partners in helping to keep the busy airport running smoothly. "Since 2010, we have hired 19 co-op students and we currently have five graduates working with us," says Drumm. "We are proud supporters of Georgian College co-op students and grads. We value the partnership we have with the college, which allows us to recruit qualified candidates for our employment needs." One hundred per cent of Georgian's full-time programs include hands-on experience in workplaces, on campus, or in the community. Most offer a formal work- integrated learning opportunity, ranging from paid co-op terms to internships and field placements. The co-op research findings were gathered by Georgian's Institutional Research and Planning department. Visit GeorgianCollege.ca/co-op for more details. COLLEGE IS TOPS IN GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT AND CO-OP EDUCATION GEORGIAN ALUMNI: TELL US HOW YOU'RE DOING S ix months after you graduate, and again two years later, you'll be contacted by Forum Research Inc. to comment on your career success and satisfaction as a Georgian graduate. This Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development-led, province-wide phone survey of college graduates, known as the Key Performance Indicators – Graduate Satisfaction Survey, allows you to provide an update on your status. You may have completed a similar student survey during your studies at Georgian. The information gathered is confidential. It's important to ensure that your telephone number is accurate in our records and you accept the call. You can keep your alumni contact information up-to-date at GeorgianCollege.ca/alumni. Your feedback can help shape Georgian's future, so we can continue to meet the needs of our students and alumni. 31 GEORGIANVIEW 2016 STUDENTS IN ThE NEWS COLLEGE NEWS