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Durham College announces partnership with Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce

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Angela Horne

Angela is the President of the Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce.

Durham College announces partnership with Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce

Happy March Chamber Members,

We are so pleased to announce our partnership with Durham College for 2022.  

We are one of eight Chambers, and Boards of Trade that are participating in this partnership.  Our date to mentor the students of Durham College LIVE in person event is March 24th 2022.  This is a live all day event, including a lunch bonus, where the students get to learn from a few of our great members/sponsors on this day of highlighting the importance of “Soft Skills in business today”

These days, the development of “Soft-Skills” is so important in the business world and as a business student at Durham College your success will hinge on these skills as you navigate through your business challenges and establish your career.

Business leaders from the Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce will offer fresh insights on leveraging your soft-skills for greater business success.

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Durham College announces partnership with
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Durham Region

College celebrates first-of-its-kind collaboration

Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce a region-wide partnership between the college’s School of Business, IT & Management (BITM) and the eight Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade located in Durham Region. Launched in Fall 2021, this partnership provides every first-year BITM diploma student a membership in all Durham Region Chambers and Boards of Trade for the duration of their studies, plus an additional year following graduation.

The goal of this partnership is to enhance their experience by helping students jumpstart their careers. Membership to the municipal Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade will grant students access to events where they can meet local professionals and potential future employers, develop key relationships in the industry and engage in professional development opportunities.
“As leaders in transformative education, this new partnership demonstrates Durham College’s commitment to supporting the local business community through the creation of highly skilled students, graduates and applied researchers,” says Kevin Baker, executive dean, School of Business, IT & Management. “Partnering with Durham Region’s Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade will provide exciting and unique educational opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the community’s business sector and create meaningful connections with industry members within it.”

Sharing a dedication to fostering business communities through connection, learning and leadership, DC is proud to be partnering with the following:

  • Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade
  • Brock Board of Trade
  • Clarington Board of TradeGreater
  • Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
  • Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
  • Scugog Chamber of Commerce
  • Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Whitby Chamber of Commerce

Speaking to this new partnership and the benefits it brings to the education and business communities, the Durham Region joint Chambers and Boards of Trade said, “this collaboration with Durham College is precedent setting.

The Chambers and Boards of Trade in Durham Region are thrilled to participate in this initiative. Bringing educators, the business community and students together across municipalities to deliver strategic programing supports our collective desire to nurture talent in our region. This partnership ensures we have the workforce to sustain the continued growth and prosperity of our communities.

In addition to increasing their profile and establishing meaningful connections, DC students will gain unique business insight prior to entering the workforce, providing them with the necessary skills to face complex challenges and embrace opportunities for growth.

As the first partnership of this magnitude, Durham College is looking forward to elevating the student experience and leading the way for future partnerships to be developed and explored.

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