PRESS RELEASE
CIMT College Convocation 2011 was an impressive display of graduate students jubilation, talent and achievement. Hon. Minister for Government services, Harinder Takhar MPP attended as the chief guest. He was joined by CIMT Vice President Kamaljit BAL and the CIMT president Bhagat Taggar, Dr Kiran Sahi of William Osler Health Centre Brampton, Dr. Simon Taggar of Wilfred Laurier University, Waterloo, Archana Medhekar, Lawyer, Professor Hussain Fatimi, Dr. Devendra Singh CPA and Suzanne Boateng, Student Representative. There was obvious eagerness, excitement and enthusiastic applause from the relatives, friends and colleagues of the students when graduating students lined up to receive their credentials from faculties of Health, information technology, telecommunications technology and Management.
CIMT College offers education to all students from a diverse background in the fields of Health, Technology, Business and Film and theatre. CIMT College offers 8 diplomas and 4 Post Graduate Diplomas these fields. It has been serving a diverse community since 1998 and has two locations, one in Brampton and other in Mississauga. CIMT has been first in many things, First Ministry approved Bollywood Acting Diploma, first Telecommunications Diploma for a Private Career College in the region , to name a few.
Convocation opened with the singing of the national Anthem followed by the remarks from the President. CIMT president Bhagat Taggar stressed the need for continuous learning. He said “Convocations are not the end of learning but a flag post indicating the advancement of acquired knowledge by the students”. He called the CIMT students as CIMT ambassadors and said “This is a moment of pride not only for the students, but for everyone here. The importance of education, and how these diplomas and certificates will put the students on a path to success, is immense”.
Hon. Minister Takhar emphasized the need for continuous improvement and learning. He said,” The best investment we can make in ourselves is a good education. Always stay current and updated with knowledge, because that is a sure way to succeed in Canada. This is exactly what I did. There is a constant need for high skilled people. So the future looks bright for the new graduates, who have graduated at just the right time”.
Suzanne Boateng, Representative of the Student body expressed her experience at CIMT and told that she was proud and happy to be a part of CIMT. She affirmed that the college gave her a vision and made her dreams come true.
Convocation concluded with the “thank you” remarks by the vice president Kamaljit BAL. He extended the thanks on behalf of CIMT to the Hon. Minister Takhar for his attendance. And he thanked the media for their support.
Convocation ended with traditional display of innovation and foresight by CIMT. Professionally choreographed dance by the Bollywood Acting program student captivated the audience.