Anderson College Celebrates 140 Years of Making Dreams Come True

- Honouring this Historic Anniversary by Giving Back – In Support of Make-A-Wish Canada -
TORONTO, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ - Anderson College proudly celebrates its 140th anniversary, marking over a century of empowering students, transforming lives, and building stronger communities through quality education and meaningful career support.
Since 1885, Anderson has been a partner to over 100,000 students rising above career challenges and stepping confidently into professions that serve others.
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To honour this legacy, Anderson College is thrilled to announce a heartfelt initiative: a $10,000 fundraising campaign in support of Make-A-Wish® Canada, dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With the shared mission of turning dreams into reality, Anderson College and Make-A-Wish® Canada form a natural partnership grounded in hope, transformation, and community.
"It's a remarkable privilege to commemorate 140 years of serving students, helping them align their passion with professions that are in demand, and watching them go on to impact the lives of others," said Rose Elia, Chief Operating Officer of Anderson College. "This milestone is a testament to the incredible team behind Anderson – our faculty, staff, and community partners – who ensure students graduate confident, capable, and prepared to thrive in their respective careers. We are immensely grateful to our practicum partners and industry leaders who offer our students real-world experience and open doors to future employment."
"Our mission has always been focused on people – our students, our partners, our team – and the potential we unlock when we come together," added Heather Yang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Anderson College. "Celebrating 140 years is not just about history; it's about honouring the courage of our students, the compassion of our faculty and staff, and the belief our community has placed in us. Supporting Make-A-Wish® Canada is a perfect way to extend our legacy of making dreams come true, especially for children and families who need hope the most."
Anderson College and Make-A-Wish® Canada invite you to celebrate with them. On June 20th at 11:00 a.m., all 10 Anderson College campuses will open their doors to host "140 Years of Making Dreams Come True" celebration events. Free and open to the public, these events will include refreshments, food, fun, connection, and opportunities to donate. Every dollar raised goes directly to Make-A-Wish® Canada.
How You Can Help: Make a Donation – visit our Legacy Webpage to support Make-A-Wish® Canada; Attend a Campus Event – connect with our community at any of our 10 Ontario locations; Share the Campaign – help spread the word so more wishes can be granted.
And if you too are looking to launch your first, second, or next level career in healthcare, business or technology, Anderson College offers over 30 leading-edge programs to choose from and a team dedicated to supporting you from program selection and financial-aid eligibility to graduation and achieving your own dream.
Anderson College is one of Canada's oldest colleges, having opened its first location in 1885. Anderson has trained more than 100,000 students over its 140-year history and continues to be an empowering partner for students overcoming career challenges and transitioning to the next phase of their lives. With ten locations in Ontario, it is recognized for its high-calibre faculty, hands-on, real-life career training, and supportive culture.
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