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While there are many colleges in Toronto, Centennial College is the only one that holds the title of being the first community college in the entire province of Ontario. Established in 1966, it has gotten down to a science a college education model from which students can launch successful careers in a wide range of areas.

Here are the most essential facts you need to know about one of the most respected colleges in Toronto.

• The institution is focused on offering students practical training that is not only affordable but also results in a credential that will allow them to compete in the workforce.
• Not only can students earn certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas but Centennial College is one of the only college in toronto that also facilitates bachelor degrees in Computer and Communication Networking, and Software Systems: Design, Development and Management.
• Centennial College is one of the colleges in Toronto that offers its students the option to bridge to university. Joint-degree programs in New Media Studies, Journalism, Paramedicine, Environmental Science and Technology, and Applied Microbiology are taught in conjunction with the University of Toronto Scarborough. Meanwhile, the Bachelor of Science Nursing program is delivered jointly with Ryerson University.
• Centennial College has built many partnerships with selected universities, institutes and professional associations. These partnerships allow graduates to apply academic credit towards further study.
• Each year, Centennial College sees 16,000 full-time students and 22,000 part-time learners enroll in its 100 full-time programs and 140 part-time programs.
• With almost 100 ethno-cultural groups represented and 80 languages spoken on campus, the school is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse colleges in Toronto and Ontario.
• Centennial College is one of the only colleges in Toronto that has multiple campuses suited to particular schools of study.
• Ashtonbee Campus houses the School of Transportation, Progress Campus is home to The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Travel as well as the School of Business; Morningside Campus hosts the School of Community and Health Studies as well as The School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science; and lastly, The Communications, Media and Design School is facilitated from The Centre for Creative Communications.
• All programs at Centennial College emphasize experiential learning with laboratory instruction, paid co-operative education opportunities, and industry and agency field placements. At the same time, they offer students the theory they need in order to fully understand their area of study.
• Centennial College's School of Continuing Education is focused on offering students flexible study options.
• Other colleges in Toronto may only offer students part-time courses that they have to attend on campus during evenings and weekends but in addition to this option, at Centennial College they can partake in Distance Learning.
• Online Distance Learning allows students to enjoy qualified instructors, communication tools, discussion boards and forums, a sense of email access with classmates, digital assignment capability, and more from the comfort of a home computer.
• Print-based courses also allow students to study from home but they are mailed their materials at the beginning of the year rather than employing a computer to earn a credential.