Holland College

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Holland College
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Holland College, Charlottetown Centre
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Motto: Get ready for life
Established: 1969
Type: Public Community College
President: Dr. Brian McMillan
Staff: 435
Undergraduates: available
Postgraduates: available
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Campus: Urban/Suburban, campuses throughout Prince Edward Island, with campuses in Charlottetown and Summerside, Tignish, and Georgetown, Montague,Souris
Sports teams: Holland Hurricanes
Colours: Purple      & Red     
Website: www.hollandcollege.com/

Holland College is the provincial community college for the province of Prince Edward Island. It is named after British Army engineer and surveyor Captain Samuel Holland.

The College was officially formed by an act of the PEI government in 1969.[1] In 1999 Holland College became one of only three Canadian Community Colleges at that time to be ISO 9001 certified.

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[edit] Campuses

The college's campuses across the province are termed "centres" and many are specialized in their program offerings.

[edit] Programs

Holland College provides a wide variety of educational programs that include:

Media and Computer Studies:

  • Business Information Systems Development
  • Computer Engineering Technology
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Electronics Engineering Technology

Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology:

  • Architectural Technology
  • Bioscience Technology
  • Construction Technology
  • Environmental Applied Science Technology
  • Wildlife Conservation Technology

Media and Communications:

  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Photography and Digital Imaging

Metal Trades and Commercial Diving:

  • Welding Fabrication
  • Plumbing
  • Steamfitting/Pipefitting
  • Commercial Diving

Business Studies, Tourism and Hospitality:

  • Accounting Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing and Advertising Management
  • Medical Support Services
  • Retail Business Management
  • Sport and Leisure Management
  • Tourism and Travel Management

Health and Community Studies:

  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Dental Assisting
  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Human Services
  • Paramedicine
  • Practical Nursing
  • Resident Care Worker

Trades and Industrial Technology:

  • Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Tech
  • Automotive Technology
  • Carpentry
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electromechanical Technology
  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology
  • Precision Machinist
  • Wood Manufacturing - Cabinetmaking

Marine Training:

  • Bridge Resource Management
  • Bridge Watchman
  • Cargo Handling
  • Dynamic Positioning
  • GMDSS/ROC-MC
  • Marine Emergency Duties (MED)
  • Marine Navigation
  • Power & Marine Engineering
  • Simulated Electronic Navigation
  • Tug Training Program
  • Tanker Safety

Culinary and Golf:

  • Golf Club Management
  • Professional Golf Management
  • Hotel & Restaurant Management
  • Applied Degree in Culinary Operations
  • Culinary Arts
  • Pastry Arts

Atlantic Police Academy:

  • Police Science "Cadet Program
  • Correctional Officer Program
  • Law & Security Program
  • Basic Firefighting Program
  • Conservation Enforcement Program

[edit] History

Holland College was officially formed by an act of the PEI government in 1969. "Holland" College is named after British Army engineer and surveyor Captain Samuel Holland. For more information on Samuel Holland and his connection to Holland College visit the webpage Why we are "Holland" College: http://www.hollandcollege.com/About/WhyHolland.htm

There is a rumour that the original name for Holland College was intended to be the Samuel Holland Institute of Technology. The rumour goes on that it was changed to the present name only at the last minute after it was noticed what the acronym derived from the proposed name would be. However, this simply isn't true.[citation needed]

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