George Brown College (GBC) is set to begin the academic year with an engaging Orientation Week. The week will feature a standout attraction at the St. James campus: a distinctive Lock Installation crafted by a team of four skilled female welders.

The installation, which symbolizes new students’ commitment to their academic journey, will play a central role in campus tours throughout the week. The project, which was developed by the Welding Techniques program, highlights the craftsmanship and dedication of its creators.

Lilly Lazare-Greene, Lab Development Technologist at GBC, shared her enthusiasm for the project. “After transitioning from the service industry to the Welding Techniques program at George Brown, I found stability and a rewarding career path,” Lazare-Greene said. She expressed pride in the project’s outcome, attributing its success to the talented team and their instructor, John-Allan Ellingson, who assisted with cutting the letters.

George Brown College is known for preparing students for the evolving job market with its blend of theoretical knowledge, hands-on experience, and entrepreneurial opportunities. The college operates three campuses in downtown Toronto and offers 175 full-time programs and 182 continuing education certificates and designations. With over 28,500 full-time students and more than 53,600 continuing education registrations annually, GBC provides pathways to certificates, diplomas, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, and degrees.

For more information about George Brown College and its programs, visit www.georgebrown.ca.